‘I still marvel’: Scott sees no end to Hawkins run
Tom Hawkins has kicked his career best haul in the Cats’ win over Essendon, and coach Chris Scott does not see the end in sight for the veteran forward.
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The Tackle: Was quiet captain really ready to return?
Jack Steele appeared unhappy and uncomfortable in the Saints win over the Blues. Was his short stint on the sidelines really enough? See all the round 6 likes and dislikes.
Cornes: Two moves that justify Nicks’ ‘gritty’ optimism
Successful footy coaches all share one trait. And Matthew Nicks has it in spades, writes Graham Cornes.
Suck it up, selfish Victorians – AFL is a national game
Victorian tantrums about missing out on blockbuster games just prove why the Gather Round should be in Adelaide, writes Paul Starick.
Free kick that sums up everything wrong with AFL
AFL needed to change – but these over-officiating umpires just cut all aggression from footy, writes Graham Cornes. Just take this week’s farcical Giants game.
The Tackle: The Crows flaw that could cost Nicks his job
The Crows have shown glimpses of good footy so far but if they can’t improve their consistency, could Matthew Nicks find his job at risk? Mark Robinson names all his round 2 likes and dislikes.
Robbo: ‘Unhinged’ Merrett will captain like Kohli
Zach Merrett is going to captain a lot different to his predecessor Dyson Heppell. And Mark Robinson expects him to have shades of an Indian cricket superstar.
Robbo: Danger the obvious choice to take over as top Cat
Since 2012, the captaincy at the Cattery was never even a thought, but with Joel Selwood now gone, Mark Robinson says the new captain should be just as much of a certainty.
Do Hawks really deserve draw torture alongside Dees, Pies?
The Hawks have essentially the same draw difficulty as top-four outfits Melbourne and Collingwood in 2023, but Sam Landsberger has revealed a different weighted model in the aim of fairness.
Ralphy’s big call: Early marquee games may torpedo big shots
A stacked early AFL fixture of marquee games in 2023 could be the undoing of some much-scrutinised teams, writes Jon Ralph.
How Clarko can get to the bottom of Roos enigma
Alastair Clarkson has a lot of work to do – but one of his most important jobs is working out Tarryn Thomas. Can he do it? Plus, the three other Roos who could take next step.
Why premiership Cats will get armchair ride to 2023 finals
They might have won the flag, but Geelong is about to get a back-ended schedule of home games at its redeveloped Cattery fortress. Here’s why.
Money trail that possibly exposed Brownlow robbery
A modern-day crimefighter helped pinpoint a series of allegedly fishy bets on the Brownlow Medal and embroiled an umpire. Mark Robinson on the scandal that’s shaken the footy world.
Free agency: Players likely to be left out in the cold
With the first window of delisted free agency closing on Wednesday these are the players who are looking like they may not find a new club.
Robbo: Lyon 3.0 makes the Saints relevant again
Fifteen years after his first stint as a head coach Ross Lyon is a changed man, writes Mark Robinson, which is good because footy – and life as we know it – has changed too.
Robbo: ‘Selfish’ Demon well short of Top 50
Robbo answers your questions on his Top 50 and explains why some players missed out, including a Demons forward. See all the close calls and replay his live Q&A here.
Robbo’s Top 50: Fans’ brutal Tomahawk rating
Mark Robinson rates Tom Hawkins a top-five player in the AFL – but the fans see it very differently. Who’s right? See Robbo’s full list plus reader votes and add yours here.
List analysis: Pies could be left to rue Grundy exit
Collingwood will pay for an All-Australian ruckman to play for a premiership rival next year — our list analysis ponders whether it could come back to haunt the Magpies.
Why Roos fans should be nervous about Horne-Francis deal
North Melbourne’s decision to trade Jason Horne-Francis and pick 1 could prove to be an inspired move. But fans will be watching with their hands over their eyes.
Robbo: Where recruiting genius ranks Selwood pick
Stephen Wells has plucked stars from nowhere with late draft picks. He spoke to Mark Robinson about where former pick 7 Joel Selwood sits on his all-time list.
Robbo: Why Danger deserved to stand on footy’s Everest
Footy doesn’t make promises to anyone, and Patrick Dangerfield said he didn’t need a premiership cup to feel complete. But he earned this, writes Mark Robinson.
McGuane: The All-Australian Cat who needs finals ‘redemption’
Every player in the Cats v Lions preliminary final has a role to play, but how important are they? Mick McGuane ranks every player from 1-44.
The Tackle: Dees’ Grundy trade play is a head scratcher
Wise heads are confused as to why the Demons have targeted Brodie Grundy, all while having a glaring positional failure in another area, writes Mark Robinson.
Malthouse: Are slow Tigers at risk of being overtaken?
Richmond’s midfield isn’t quick, but will two additions add any of the speed they need to improve their ladder position? Or will rivals go past in the fast lane?
McGuane: The Pie who can’t hide on Saturday night
Collingwood and Fremantle both have their stars – but in finals, the bottom six players are just as important. Mick McGuane looks at who must stand up at the G.
Robbo: AFL has let all women down on De Goey
The AFL abhors any disrespect towards women. So how, Mark Robinson asks, have they ticked off on Collingwood’s insignificant penalty to Jordan De Goey?
Trade buzz: Jackson rumour dismissed as ‘rubbish’
Speculation surrounding Melbourne star Luke Jackson caught fire over the weekend, and it is has been dismissed in no uncertain terms.
The Tackle: Barrett must resign from AFMA post
Damian Barrett, who was one of three football journalists to appear in a betting advert, should immediately resign as president of the Australian Football Media Association.
AFL needs to say ‘no thanks’ to latest rule change push
Footy fans couldn’t be more clear in their messaging — they don’t want to see any more rules changes at the moment, including this one.
‘Murdered from the outset’: How the AFL failed Gold Coast
Outspoken Gold Coast boss Tony Cochrane commends the AFL for setting up the new franchise, but says the league then dropped the ball. Read his amazing story.
McGuane: ‘Woeful’ Roos can’t use Shinboner name
Not much has gone right for North Melbourne this year but analyst Mick McGuane says one horror stat must improve if the Roos want to use the Shinboner name.
Malthouse: Who can actually win the flag from here?
Could it be Brisbane, Freo, Geelong or Melbourne? Or even Carlton? No team being standout favourites makes for a great finals series, Mick Malthouse writes.
Relief for football departments with soft cap boost
It seems the AFL has been listening to the chorus of concerns over the reduced soft cap, with the handbrake set to be released to help boost football department staff levels.
Robbo: Thrillseeking Pies capable of anything
Collingwood are different under new coach Craig McRae and they’re very exciting to watch writes Mark Robinson.
Beveridge reveals what comes next in Smith saga
Having given Bulldogs star Bailey Smith ample time and space, coach Luke Beveridge has put his cards on the table on how things will play out later in the week.
HoF Winmar played like a prince, will be remembered as a king
Nicky Winmar was and is so much more than a footballer, Mark Robinson writes on the St Kilda great’s induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Sacked: How ’horrible’ Mooney became Premiership Cat
Cameron Mooney regrets the early years of his career believing he didn’t work hard enough to make the most of his talent. He opens up in the Sacked Podcast.
Malthouse: Ginnivan being ‘let down many times’ by umps
Mick Malthouse gives his honest take on the Queen’s Birthday blockbuster and the recent high-tackle dramas surrounding Jack Ginnivan.
‘S*** themselves’: Why Croad left midway through VFL game
Trent Croad ended up in the reserves after an article was written about him, a decision he describes as ‘absolute crap’. And he didn’t even stay for the full game.
The Tackle: Is Craig McRae the coach of the year?
Last year Collingwood was boring. This year the Pies are fun to watch – and in the top eight. But Craig McRae has competition for the coach of the year title. Likes and dislikes.
Get remote out for Friday night fizzer
The floating fixture was meant to give us the best of the best in prime time, but the AFL has fixtured Essendon on three Friday nights in a row. See the schedule plus round 12 hot topics.
McGuane: Biggest surprise packets from bye sides
Who has come from nowhere this season? Mick McGuane outlines the surprise packets from the six clubs on the bye.
Robbo: The Covid diet fuelling SuperCoach revelation
Sam De Koning could be the best of an oustanding 2022 Rising Star crop after his first two seasons were derailed by Covid. But he tells Mark Robinson they weren’t wasted.
The Tackle: Team so pathetic it’s left footy world in shock
Two clubs are mired to the bottom of the ladder, but only one has been feeling the heat. Mark Robinson says fans have “fatigue” as one “pathetic” team borders on irrelevant.
McGuane: How Magpies can halt Blues’ momentum
It’s been years since Carlton has been a big scalp for Collingwood. Mick McGuane previews the Sunday blockbuster and analyses how the Pies can cause an upset.
The Tackle: Tough Hawk should be Rising Star favourite
Nick Daicos is the frontrunner for the Rising Star award but a nuggety mature-age recruit could knock him off the podium, writes Mark Robinson. See all his likes and dislikes.
Giants perfect stage for Clarko comeback
Multiple clubs have sounded out master coach Alastair Clarkson but the ideal job has just opened up. See why the Giants tick all the boxes for Clarko.
Malthouse: AFL risks killing footy with crazy rules
From the stand rule to 6-6-6 and nominating rucks, Mick Malthouse believes the AFL has tinkered with the rules too much and it is already keeping fans away from the game. Here’s his plan to fix it.
The Tackle: Forgotten Daicos driving Pies finals hopes
Nick Daicos is a $1.70 favourite to win the AFL’s rising star award but it’s the form of his brother who should be turning heads, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Ginnivan: Why comparisons to Ballantyne are off mark
Emergent Pie firebrand Jack Ginnivan has been compared to former Fremantle agitator Hayden Ballantyne. Here’s why the “annoying” teen says that’s off the mark.
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