Robert David Slater OAM (born 22 November 1964) is an Australian former professional soccer player and sports commentator.

He made his debut on 26 August 1995 in a 1–1 draw away at Nottingham Forest with his first West Ham goal coming on 2 December 1995 in a 4–2 away defeat to his previous club, Blackburn Rovers.

Under Jones, Slater rarely played, making only three league starts with his final appearance coming as a substitute against Manchester United on 19 January 1998.

[9] In March 1998,[6] he was transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers where he stayed briefly, playing as a substitute in the FA Cup semi final against Arsenal,[10] before returning to Australia in the summer.

At the end of the 1997–98 season he moved back to Australia to captain a new team in the National Soccer League, the Northern Spirit.

[14] Graham Arnold was named as source in row between Harry Kewell and Robbie Slater[15] St George Sydney United Blackburn Rovers Australia Individual