New coach creates hope, but should change stop there?
Adelaide’s football program is to get more than a new coach to replace Don Pyke. But the accountability for the Crows’ fall from AFL powerhouse must go beyond its football department.
Expert Opinion
Hodge ‘one of the all-time greats’
A small group of current players will be considered future AFL legends: Gazza, Buddy and Hodgey, the man’s man of football. His final match was typical of a brilliant career, writes Mark Robinson.
Robbo: Hawkins knew strike crossed the line
It’s a shame Tom Hawkins is set to miss Geelong’s preliminary final against Richmond, but it’s his own fault — and his actions after the hit gave the game away, writes Mark Robinson.
Dusty v Danger: Who wins heavyweight showdown?
It would be enthralling to see Patrick Dangerfield and Dustin Martin line up in opposing goalsquares on Friday night, but chances are they will be within touching distance at the opening bounce. Who wins?
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Sleeping Giant rises against Suns
ROUND 12 was supposed to be the easiest of the three bye rounds but it turned into a nightmare for SuperCoaches. But, thankfully, it’s over. The Phantom looks at the good, the bad and the sleeping Giant. LISTEN to latest episode of The Phantom’s Lair Podcast.
Why AFL needs evolution not revolution
CONSTANT talk about the “state of the game” and making rule changes ignore the fact that Australian football is evolving and new tactics in the AFL will see the cycle continue.
Biting questions on Crows should not deflect to front office
EXPANDING the business base with a national baseball team should not become a false pointer in the questions on why the Crows are struggling on AFL fields.
Team of the Week: Power’s raging bull charges in
A FINE performance from Ollie Wines in Port Adelaide’s win against Richmond guaranteed his inclusion in the Round 12 Team of the Week, alongside a crop of fresh (and not so fresh) faces. See the team and recap his live blog.
The Tackle: Why do fans hate Razor Ray?
UMPIRE Ray Chamberlain is copping it again after conversations with Richmond players were picked up by TV microphones — but Robbo says he did nothing wrong. Plus which Demons were missing in action on Queen’s Birthday? LIKES AND DISLIKES
Crows still to deal with mental demons
ADELAIDE returns to the MCG on Saturday for the first time since the grand final loss and the match against Hawthorn could reveal the depth of the scars from that dark day, writes Michelangelo Rucci.
Hinkley’s silver lining in sliding doors moment
Last September, Gold Coast made a bold move to poach Port coach Ken Hinkley. While the grass might have looked greener at the time, weekend results show Hinkley made the right call. Plus, this week’s winners and losers, including Kane’s all-injured team.
No wonder AFL coaches age quickly
GOLD Coast completely collapsed to an injury-ravaged GWS; and St Kilda conceded the biggest first-quarter score of the season … and their coaches are being tested.
Gawn: The Neale Daniher moment I cherish
MELBOURNE meets Collingwood in a Queen’s Birthday blockbuster on Monday, but footy will play second fiddle. MAX GAWN on Neale Daniher, ‘story time’ with Jack Watts and facing Brodie Grundy.
Diesel’s plan to make footy great again
HE’S achieved nearly all there is in the AFL but Greg Williams can’t sit through a match without turning off the television. He tells MARK ROBINSON how the game has changed and his plan to fix footy.
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