In March 2006, Robbins conducted televised media interviews and expressed her goal to row for Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics. However, ultimately, Robbins did not achieve the qualification times and was omitted from the squad. In April and May 2007, Robbins' motivational problems were discussed in court by former team members Katie Foulkes (coxswain) and Kyeema Doyle when they were called upon by Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones to give evidence on his behalf in response to a defamation suit brought by Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates. On Rowing Australia athletes profile page, Robbins personal motto is recorded as ""Never surrender the dream"".