Prior to being drafted, Robin won the 2008 Fothergill–Round Medal, awarded to the most promising young talent in the VFL.
[1] Nahas had an impressive first year with the Tigers, which was capped off with him claiming the "best first-year player" award at the Richmond best-and-fairest presentation.
He returned to the side in round 5 but had a moderate season overall, as did many Richmond players in Damien Hardwick's first year in charge.
2011 was a break-out year for Nahas, he played every game and performed well in a more midfield-oriented role, in addition to stints in attack.
Nahas averaged 19 disposals per game and kicked 29 goals for the season, fourth-highest for the club and tied for sixth in the Jack Dyer Medal.
He was offered a two-year contract at the end of the year and was also selected in the Australian International Rules squad, scoring an 'over' in the First Test.
He was a late replacement for second ruck man Daniel Currie who was omitted due to the wet weather.