Compelling stats show why Opening Round must change
Changes are needed to fix the AFL’s unfair early season fixture, with Port Adelaide leading the charge, writes Andrew Capel.
Expert Opinion
‘Sack Ken’ signs were right – Port fans, you’ve been gaslit
Even as a victorious Crows fan this weekend I could see the double standards at play, writes Michael Mkoka-Nicholson.
SuperCoach AFL recycling plant: ‘Yellow Bin’ strategy vs Ralphy’s masterplan
AFL writers Jon Ralph and Josh Barnes are taking very different SuperCoach paths in 2025. While one is fine-tuning his squad with precision the other is stacking their team with recycled gems looking for a second life.
Can Nicks’ Mr Fixit make it 8th time lucky for Crows?
The time for excuses is gone, Adelaide’s time to snap a long finals drought has come, writes Andrew Capel.
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Cornes: Just one way best ever footy game could happen again
The clash regarded as the greatest in the history of the sport is almost forgotten now, writes Graham Cornes.
‘In games we give up’: Flag hero savages Dons as board war looms
‘We are no longer feared, we’re certainly not respected’ – Essendon premiership player Paul Weston has had enough. He tells MARK ROBINSON exclusively about his plan for change.
‘We’ve got champions who are zombies’: Mitchell’s plea for help
Last Monday, at just 58, Barry Mitchell was lying in Epworth Hospital wondering if the game he loves had almost killed him again. This is his confronting story the footy world needs to hear.
Robbo: The big Beveridge call Dogs need to make
There’s a blueprint there – but the Bulldogs are still dillydallying over the future of their most successful coach. And there’s a big hazard sign in play, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Robbo: The 29 AFL players walking concussion tightrope
Jake Kelly says concussion was a contributing factor to his retirement at the end of the 2024 season. Mark Robinson writes, Kelly isn’t the only one at or near the concussion “red zone.”
Draft vs talent: Will Pies or Blues’ philosophy be proven right?
Arch rivals Carlton and Collingwood have adopted different strategies in their search for their next premiership. Which path will prove successful? JON RALPH examines the question.
Robbo’s Top 50: The four aces who could all be named No. 1
Footy’s biggest list is back with Mark Robinson naming his top 50 players of season 2024 and four superstars could barely be split for the top gong. Check out Robbo’s Top 50 and have your say.
Cornes: It may be the silly season, but early signs are good for Crows
The AFL’s silly season is only just beginning. But Graham Cornes says if the early results are any sign, Crows fans can get excited about 2025.
The Tackle: What Lethal told Fagan – before and after epic flag
Leigh Matthews says history only remembers what happens on grand final day – so now Chris Fagan will get the recognition he deserves. MARK ROBINSON reviews the 2024 premiership legacy.
Cornes: Stark facts that prove the AFL needs to do more for SA
A grand final where the result was in doubt until the final siren. Ted Lasso parallels and underdog fairytales. SA footy is kicking goals and, as Graham Cornes says, it’s time the AFL took notice.
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