But beyond his purple jumper, there is a man with a proud Indigenous heritage working with Storm players’ wellbeing both inside and outside the club.
Speaking at Kyabram P-12 and St Augustine’s last week, the welfare and education worker shared stories about his success and how he got there.
“We don’t compare our players to each other on or off the field,” Mr Robinson said.“Each person has their own abilities, and that’s what we focus on.”
Melbourne Storm are renowned for propping up their players’ careers and lives, and Mr Robinson wants to relay that message to everyone he can.
“Our club is built on respect and being humble — it’s built on being hard-working and selfless. They’re the four pillars that really underpin the Melbourne Storm.”
“You know that saying that the grass is greener on the other side? Well it’s actually greener where you water it.”
And he would know.
He spent six years in the workforce before his rugby career, so he knows what is waiting for players after the siren sounds.
“We try to allow our people to be the best versions of themselves and be able to reach their own potential.”
His presentations to schools and corporates focus on creating a culture of sustained success, leadership, teamwork, resilience and wellbeing of individuals and the group.
His experience as a player, mentor and wellbeing advisor to current players has given the 43-year-old a lifetime’s experience as a friend to some of the most successful people in rugby league.
“I think the next phase in sport will be about understanding players on a deeper level.”
Mr Robinson's visit was organised by outgoing Chamber of Commerce president Mils Gould to provide constructive life advice from sporting professionals.
“Some of these kids are sports-mad,” said Mr Gould. "You could see them really paying attention and listening to Peter's advice on how he got to where he is now.”
“It's great to have a positive role model for the kids and we hope to get more things like this happening in Kyabram.”
