Playing for the national team between 1975 and 1985, McRobert was described as one of the elite players of her generation.Basketball Australia: Hall of Fame. Karin McRobert. Retrieved 2012-08-21. Although McRobert did not compete at any Olympic Games, she did however represent Australia at three World Championships; 1975, 1979 and 1983.FIBA Archive. 1975 World Championship for Women. Players: Karin Maar. Retrieved 2012-08-23.FIBA Archive. 1979 & 1983 World Championship for Women. Players: Karin Fields (Maar). Retrieved 2012-08-23.
