Past #42 Robbie Fox - The Fantastic Mr Fox

[Kennedy Parker]

Robbie Fox

Player Profile
Capable of playing as a defender, shifting forward or pinch-hitting in the ruck, Robbie Fox

42

Robbie Fox

Age

33

Ht

185cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

2.2

2star

T

3.6

5star

MG

151.3

2star

D

10.8

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.8

4star

MG

151.3

3star

D

12.2

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

6.8

5star

M

0.4

1star

T

3.6

5star

is a versatile option for Sydney Swans coach John Longmire. The Tasmanian is also one of the best endurance runners at the club and can take a strong contested grab. Sydney rookie-listed Fox in November 2016 and he’s since fought hard to become a regular member of the Swans’ best 22. He played 11 senior matches in 2019. Draft history: 2017 Rookie Draft selection (Sydney) No. 34.

Robbie Fox

42

Robbie Fox

Age

33

Ht

185cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

2.2

2star

T

3.6

5star

MG

151.3

2star

D

10.8

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.8

4star

MG

151.3

3star

D

12.2

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

6.8

5star

M

0.4

1star

T

3.6

5star

DOB: 16 April 1993
DEBUT: 2017
DRAFT: 2016
RECRUITED FROM: Burnie Dockers (Tas)/Coburg Lions (VFL)

Robbie Fox | AFL

Follow Robbie Fox's progress through AFL

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[McGowan3]

AFL announced today that Tasmania will field a full-time VFL team as of 2026.

You would think they'd be on the phone to Robbie.
Captain and future development/assistant coach role might be tempting for him.

Bet he wouldn't care less if there was a roof or not.

 

[Big Blood]

Not surprised to hear this. Best of luck to him.



Tasmania has also made an approach to lure him back to his home state to play VFL with the Devils next year if he doesn't land a lifeline in the AFL.


The Giants have been exploring a wide range of recycled players to add depth to the list. Fox is one of a number they are considering ahead of 2026.

Big Hawk set to stay, Crow earns new deal, axed Swan on Giants' radar

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

www.afl.com.au

 

[RubbaDuck]

Not surprised to hear this. Best of luck to him.



Tasmania has also made an approach to lure him back to his home state to play VFL with the Devils next year if he doesn't land a lifeline in the AFL.


The Giants have been exploring a wide range of recycled players to add depth to the list. Fox is one of a number they are considering ahead of 2026.

Big Hawk set to stay, Crow earns new deal, axed Swan on Giants' radar

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

www.afl.com.au

Not surprised to see GWS look at Robbie. At 31 he's probably got a few more good years in him. Excellent depth potential for a mature team in the premiership window. That's why I'd have preferred that we'd kept him. He'll work his arse off to get a senior spot again, then work twice as hard to keep his spot.

 

[Callipygian]

I think Foxy would be an awesome addition to any list, especially a youthful one, in particular because of the great example he can set at training etc. However, I respect the club's decision to renew our list. Sometimes you have to make ruthless calls and even though I think Fox was our best performed player across the 2022 and 2024 Grand Finals (closely followed by Chad) I think he is not going to be the difference between us making or winning our next Grand Final. And potentially a new recruit could be (although not necessarily next year).

 

[Jimbo OZ]

Foxy still doing a lot of fitness work often running around Centennial Park. It would be awesome if we could have him still involved in our VFL.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Foxy still doing a lot of fitness work often running around Centennial Park. It would be awesome if we could have him still involved in our VFL.

VFL Coach?

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Good get for the Devils if he signs

 

[Jazny]

Good get for the Devils if he signs

Thats massive for us!

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Robbie's interview on Trade Radio this morning:

 

[MC Bad Genius]

Good get for the Devils if he signs

Seems like he's jumped the gun with that announcement, based on what Robbie was saying here:

Robbie's interview on Trade Radio this morning:

 

[grimlock]

Congrats Mr and Mrs Fox! A possible father-son or father-daughter in the future.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

AND has signed on for the Devils!

 

[Bloods86]

Good for him on all accounts. Hopefully progresses into a coaching or development role if he wants it.

 

[Callipygian]

Robbie's interview on Trade Radio this morning:

Classy interview.

Interesting to hear he wants to stay in footy but is thinking of working on the commercial side, not so much as a coach.

Sounds like he's still looking for opportunities to play AFL next year but VFL for the Devils might be a fallback. Will be an amazing pick up for the Devils VFL team if they can get him.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

And here's his interview with Sportsday last night:

 

[Kiama Chris]

Classy interview.

Interesting to hear he wants to stay in footy but is thinking of working on the commercial side, not so much as a coach.

Sounds like he's still looking for opportunities to play AFL next year but VFL for the Devils might be a fallback. Will be an amazing pick up for the Devils VFL team if they can get him.

Very smart guy Foxy. Any cluey CEO should be looking to see how he could be used.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

 

[Kiama Chris]

Our loss, Tassie's gain. Demonstrated great character over and over.

 

[MC Bad Genius]

How has he not included a photo of that mark against Geelong in his farewell post?



I'm sure there's a better angle than that out there somewhere too.

 

[SwansProudly]

"I'm not down there to get 100 touches and try to get drafted. That was never the plan. The plan is to move home with my family and be part of building this club. I'm working for the club, so I get to help build it off the field, but then on the field (we're) building a culture, building trademarks and values that we want to live by day to day," Fox said.

'This is actually beautiful': How this ex-Swan quickly found an upside to being delisted

Robbie Fox reflects on his transition from the AFL world to the start of Tasmania's journey

www.afl.com.au

 

[Millky95]

"I'm not down there to get 100 touches and try to get drafted. That was never the plan. The plan is to move home with my family and be part of building this club. I'm working for the club, so I get to help build it off the field, but then on the field (we're) building a culture, building trademarks and values that we want to live by day to day," Fox said.

'This is actually beautiful': How this ex-Swan quickly found an upside to being delisted

Robbie Fox reflects on his transition from the AFL world to the start of Tasmania's journey

www.afl.com.au

I do wonder if this came because he was delisted or he asked to be delisted to do this? He seems super passionate about the Tassie side

 

[The King!]

The devils people manager did a guest speaking role and said they had chatted when his AFL career was finished, well I took the implication was the swans was finishing so he wanted the next phase. Sounded like he always wanted to move back, apparently the future role is more important than playing etc when he signed.


They said he is such a great guy to have around