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Robbie Tew

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Robbie Tew
Personal information
Full nameRobbie Tew
Born (1961-06-28) 28 June 1961 (age 63)
Australia
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth, Halfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1988 Newcastle Knights 7 0 14 0 28
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1997–98 Workington Town 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 26 July 2021

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.[citation needed]

Background

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

Playing career

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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

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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]

References

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