Robbie Tew Explained

Robbie Tew
Fullname:Robbie Tew
Birth Date:1961 6, df=y
Birth Place:Australia
Club1:Newcastle Knights
Year1start:1988
Appearances1:7
Tries1:0
Goals1:14
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:28
Coachyear1start:1997
Coachyear1end:98
Coachgames1:0
Coachwins1:0
Coachdraws1:0
Coachlosses1:0
Updated:26 July 2021
Source:[1]

Robbie Tew is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He was part of the inaugural Newcastle Knights squad in 1988. He was born in Australia.

Background

Tew played rugby league for Redcliffe Dolphins and Toowoomba Clydesdales before signing with newly admitted side Newcastle in 1988.

Playing career

Tew made his first grade debut for Newcastle in the club's inaugural game and scored the side's first ever points in a 28–4 loss against Parramatta. Tew went on to make a further 6 appearances in 1988 with his final game being a 24–16 loss against Illawarra.[2]

Post playing

Tew was the coach of Workington Town in the UK in 1997. Tew later became Newcastle's footman and in 2020 was made a life member of the club.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robbie Tew – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project. Rugby League Project.
  2. Web site: Knights team of 1988 reunite. Newcastle Knights.
  3. Web site: Mark Sargent, Rob Tew life made members of Knights. Newcastle Herald.