Kelly Robinson


J. H. Kelly Robinson (born 21 November 1873) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Robinson was recruited to Fitzroy from the Collingwood Imperials. He was a wingman in Fitzroy's 1898 and 1899 premierships and also played in their losing 1900 Grand Final team. At one stage in his career he was fortunate enough to play in 19 consecutive wins. Robinson kicked just one goal in his career, against Collingwood in the opening game of the 1900 season.

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    his mouth redeemed
    His insufficient eyes, forever sad:
    In them there was no life-glimpse, good or bad,
    Nor joy nor passion in them ever gleamed;
    —Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869–1935)