Robbie Rochow (born 22 August 1990) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a forward in the 2010s. He previously played for the Melbourne Storm in two spells, the Newcastle Knights, South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Wests Tigers in the NRL. He played for New South Wales Country in 2014. Background Born in Maitland, New South Wales, Rochow attended All Saints College, Maitland. He played his junior football for the East Maitland Griffins before graduating to first-grade for the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs. As a 17-year-old, Rochow played SG Ball with the Newcastle Knights before being signed by the Melbourne Storm. Rochow played for Melbourne's NYC team in 2009 and 2010. In 2009, Rochow played in the Toyota Cup Grand Final-winning Melbourne team. Playing career 2010 In Round 14, Rochow made his NRL debut for the Melbourne club against the Sydney Roosters off the interchange bench in their 38-6 loss at AAMI Park. This was Rochow’s only NRL match for the season. 2011 In July, Rochow signed a one-year contract with the Newcastle Knights, his junior club, to link up with Wayne Bennett. He only played 1 match in 2011. 2012 In May, Rochow re-signed with the Newcastle club on a two-year contract after impressive form in the NSW Cup. In Round 19, Rochow made his club debut for the Newcastle side off the interchange bench after Neville Costigan was ruled out with injury. In Round 21 against the Canberra Raiders, Rochow scored his first NRL try in the club's 36-6 win at Canberra Stadium. Rochow finished his first year with the Newcastle outfit playing in eight matches and scoring one try. 2013 On 22 May, Rochow re-signed with the Newcastle side on a two-year contract. Rochow finished the season with him playing in all 27 matches and scoring two tries. 2014 In February, Rochow was selected in Newcastle's 2014 inaugural Auckland Nines squad. Rochow was selected for the Country Origin squad for the annual City vs Country Origin match. Rochow played off the interchange bench in the 26-26 all draw in Dubbo. He finished the year with him playing in all of Newcastle's 24 matches and scoring three tries. 2015 On 31 January and 1 February, Rochow played for Newcastle in the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines. His 2015 season was interrupted by back and arm injuries, limiting his game time to just five matches and scoring