The Tackle: No comparison but Ox sees promising signs in ‘baby’ Roo
Demon Jacob Van Rooyen is playing like a young David ‘Ox’ Schwarz. The man himself doesn’t like the comparison but does like what he sees writes MARK ROBINSON.
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Robbo: Truth, lies and the reality for Dusty and Tommy
Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins have enjoyed unrivalled careers – for different reasons. Now, both are facing similar questions. MARK ROBINSON looks at what’s true, what isn’t and what could be next.
The Tackle: Why Mitchell could be coach of the year
John Longmire would be the front runner if coach of the year was awarded today. Justin Longmuir and Chris Scott are also contenders, but MARK ROBINSON writes that none of them have come from the clouds like Sam Mitchell.
Robbo v Bassat: Ross, rumours and the search for relevance
Where exactly are the Saints at? It’s something many have pondered this year. MARK ROBINSON goes straight to the top to find out, asking the hard questions of St Kilda president Andrew Bassat.
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Robbo’s top 50: Was Joey’s year better than these stars?
Mark Robinson rated Joe Daniher’s season as the 25th best in the league, ahead of stars like Dustin Martin and Max Gawn. Do you agree? Have your say here.
Robbo: Pressure, tackling, rebound – this was trademark Magpies
It truly was a grand final for the ages and maybe the best this century. Mark Robinson gives his take on Collingwood’s famous premiership win.
Robbo: Lethal’s legendary aura surrounds grand final
Coach of Craig McRae, friend of Chris Fagan, legend at Collingwood and Brisbane. And that’s just the start of Leigh Matthews’ influence on the 2023 decider, writes Mark Robinson.
Covid, mistakes, footy’s future: Robbo grills Gill one last time
Gillon McLachlan has seen plenty in his time as AFL CEO, and before he hands over footy’s top job, McLachlan sits down with Mark Robinson to talk his tenure, and what the future may hold.
Robbo: De Goey, Maynard and the Toby match-up dreamt up in hell
Jordan De Goey has long been compared to a certain superstar from Tigerland who dominated finals, and the Magpie once again showed why the comparisons are valid, writes Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: Charlie Dixon should not have played
Port Adelaide took a risk going into the semi-final, and it failed. And its not the only issue the Power has to confront. See Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
Robbo: The great Melbourne choke will go down in history
They choked again, the Demons, writes Mark Robinson. The game was there to be won but, instead, Melbourne achieved a club-first on Friday night – and not the positive kind.
Robbo: How brutal Lions lessons shaped Voss’ second coming
Michael Voss’ first stint as a coach taught him plenty, which is how the Lions legend was able to weather an ugly storm that was circling in the middle of 2023. Voss chats to Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: Too many passengers at Port
Port Adelaide’s issues against Brisbane started well before injuries hit, and it’s time for players other than Rozee and Butters to step up, writes Mark Robinson.
Robbo: MRO can’t slap Maynard with ‘ridiculous’ charge
As Brayden Maynard faces a nervous wait to learn whether he will be playing in Collingwood’s preliminary final, Mark Robinson says the match review officer only has one option.
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