Radean Robinson has played for the Rockhampton Brothers since he was a kid, debuted for the Capras in Round 1 of the 2020 season against the Easts Tigers, and represented Italy in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup — a moment that stands as one of the proudest of his career and one that makes him unique in this squad. He runs out every game chewing gum, with a coffee locked in beforehand, and has Duke Ellington and John Coltrane’s In a Sentimental Mood as his game day pump-up track, which is genuinely one of the best answers in the competition.
The five-eighth plays the game with a philosophy as clean and direct as his passing game: be in the moment with everything you do. His goal for 2026 is simple — win the competition. Good habits, he says, are the biggest thing footy has taught him.
Off the field, Robinson is a traveller, a self-assessed world-class dancer, and a man who would be a DJ if rugby league hadn’t worked out. His childhood hero is Jessica Alba. His favourite team outside rugby league is the Phoenix Suns. He loves pasta, is passionate about Italy and Japan as destinations, and considers himself the best-dressed player in the squad — a claim that, based on the number of teammates who have backed him on that, is probably warranted.
#OnTheField
Position: Five-Eight
Junior Club: Rockhampton Brothers
Capras Debut: Round 1, 2020 vs Easts Tigers.
What’s your first memory playing rugby league? Playing for All Blacks Rockhampton Junior Rugby League with all my cousins.
Who introduced you to the game? My family.
Career Highlight: Representing my Italian heritage against Australia in the 2022 World Cup.
Pre-Game Ritual/Superstition: Coffee before the game, chewing gum while I play.
Most Memorable Game: Winning a semi-final at Browne Park in front of friends, family and CQ fans.
What’s Your Personal Goal for the year? Win the competition.
What’s the biggest lesson footy has taught you? Good habits.
What advice would you give to young players starting out in footy? Have fun.
#OffTheField
If you weren’t a footballer, what would you be? A DJ.
Childhood Hero: Jessica Alba.
Favourite Game-Day Pump-Up Song: In a Sentimental Mood — Duke Ellington & John Coltrane.
Hobbies: Travelling.
Favourite Post-Game Meal: Pizza.
Hidden Talent: Best dancer in the world.
Favourite Sports Team (Outside Rugby League): Phoenix Suns.
Best Advice You’ve Ever Received: Be in the moment with everything you do.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Italy.
Dream Team You’d Love to Play For: Barcelona FC.
Dream Player You’d Love to Play With: Devin Booker.
#CaprasTop3
Game Day Snacks: Bananas.
Movies of All Time: Stomp the Yard.
Meals: Pasta.
Sporting Idols: Michael Jordan.
Bucket List Destinations: Japan.
Things You Can’t Live Without: Music.
Worst Drills at Training: Conditioning.
Embarrassing Moments on the Field: I sing to myself when I’m catching a kick-off.
#TeamTalk
Who is the team pest? Zac Sainsbury.
Who is always late to training? Connor Rothery.
Who takes the longest to get ready? Nixon Putt.
Who would you not want to be stuck on a desert island with? Peyton Jenkins.
Who is the best dressed on the team? Me, of course.
Who is the worst dressed on the team? Bailey Cavanough.
Who is the biggest joker on the team? Trey Brown.
