NRL Premierships, State of Origins and Concussions with Newcastle Knights Legend Robbie O’Davis
Headfirst: A Concussion PodcastShow Notes
Send us Fan Mail Robbie O’Davis is a name etched into Newcastle Knights folklore. To the red-and-blue faithful, he’s better known as “Robbie O’Save-Us,” the fearless fullback whose blistering speed, courage under pressure, and game-changing brilliance helped define an era. Across more than 200 appearances for Newcastle, Robbie became one of the club’s most trusted match-winners, the kind of player teammates relied on and opponents feared. His impact stretched far beyond club footy. Robbie rep...
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