He played his entire career for Balmain in the NSWRL competition during the club's first golden era which won 6 premierships.
Robinson began his first grade career with Balmain in 1915 winning a premiership in his first season at the club.
Robinson did not play for the club in 1916 or 1917 missing out on those premiership successes but returned to Balmain in 1918.
In 1922, Robinson was selected to play for Metropolis, the earlier version of the NSW City rugby league team.
Robinson then went on to coach the Balmain reserve grade side for 32 consecutive years and was later made a life member of the club.