The dogged fight to clear the Dons
Former Test opening batsman Bruce Francis continues to obsess over the plight of the Essendon 34 and their coach, James Hird. And he now holds the key to their exoneration, writes Graham Cornes.
Expert Opinion
Why this Wines might need a bit more time
No AFL club — certainly not Carlton — expected to be asked to consider Port Adelaide co-captain Ollie Wines in the recently closed trade period. Was it a crazy moment in football’s annual silly season or another real chapter in Wines’ testing year?
Robbo’s Top 50: Your left-field Tiger choice
Is Dustin Martin the 14th-best player in the AFL, well behind one of his teammates? After Robbo released his exclusive list fans are having their say — and there’s some surprising results. See the full list and vote on every player.
The Phantom’s Mega Guide: Analysis on every traded player
It was a huge AFL trade period with some big — and some not so big — names moving clubs. The Phantom looks at the numbers, big questions, SuperCoach price and gives his verdict on how every traded player fits in for 2020.
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National game? Depends where you are in Australia
AUSTRALIAN football is on the path to new rules for the AFL competition. But what of the other tiers of the ‘national game’? We could see three different versions of the game within a 10-kilometre radius in Adelaide next year.
Bone’s Team of the Week: Big guns fire
THE cream of the AFL rose to the top in Round 18 with some of the AFL’s biggest names producing some even bigger performances. See who made Chris McDermott’s Team of the Week and blog live with Bone now.
Can young Crow cap rapid rise to stardom?
HALL of Fame Legend Malcolm Blight says two young players stand out from the Rising Star pack at opposite ends of the park, once again proving draft order need not be the ultimate indicator of future success.
The AFL has many problems, but tanking ain’t one
THERE are now six also-rans — and 12 would-be finalists — as the AFL enters the home stretch. But there is no sign the upcoming ‘super draft’ is tempting clubs to tank.
Tackle: Bucks could be Pies’ greatest story
COLLINGWOOD is flying and the club’s favourite son is largely to thank. MARK ROBINSON reveals his likes and dislikes from Round 18 and writes Nathan Buckley could be the coach of the year.
Finals tightrope: Bone rates the Crows and Power
A CHARACTER-building win for the Crows, a costly loss for the Power and a shocker for the umpires. Advertiser AFL expert Chris McDermott analyses each game and gives his player ratings.
Malthouse: Why I overlooked ‘standout’ skipper
WHEN Chris Judd wanted to relinquish the Carlton captaincy coach Mick Malthouse had a choice to make. He explains why his “standout applicant” didn’t get the job — and assesses the current AFL leaders.
Gawn: X-Box obsession central to staying sane
I’VE had my fair share of time on the sidelines. Long-term injuries crush you mentally. That’s why I took on the task of lifting struggling Division 2 club Portsmouth all the way to mid table in the EPL. And it was a god-send, writes Max Gawn.
Adelaide’s shining Knight emerges
SINCE returning to the Adelaide side from injury, Riley Knight has underlined his importance as an aggressive and disciplined tagger without the ball and attacking, goalkicking midfielder with it. See this week’s Power Rankings here.
The one big area where Port is falling short
PORT Adelaide should have one priority in this year’s trade period, writes Kane Cornes, after it was exposed again in the loss to Greater Western Sydney. Plus, see who makes this week’s list of winners and losers.
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