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AFL hardman calls out NRL stars for next fight

AFL hardman Mitch Robinson called out NRL stars for his next fight after upsetting Kayne Pettifer at The Gathering on Wednesday night.

Robinson was aggressive and athletic against the more experienced Pettifer, giving his opponent a nasty shiner en route to a decisive decision win in Adelaide.

Former Brisbane Lions star Robinson, 34, took his preparation seriously for the fight and it showed.

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“We’ll see. We’ll have a few beers. I haven’t had a drink for eight weeks so I’m keen for a beer, for sure.”

Boxing legend Danny Green was impressed with Robinson’s work, calling him the pick of the eight AFL fighters on show.

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