Forward fantatics who put defenders on edge
Their value is measured more than goals. Pressure forwards have become a vital component of today’s game and no defender is ever safe in the presence. Vote for your best player.
Expert Opinion
Robbo reveals huge KFC SuperCoach secret
Mark Robinson has thrown his initial SuperCoach plan out the window after discovering the secret to stacking his team with high-scoring stars. How did he do it?
The four young guns ready for SuperCoach breakout year
Picking the next breakout star will put you ahead in KFC SuperCoach. But that’s easier said than done. Here are The Phantom’s top four contenders for 2020
These players must step into Adelaide’s forward line
The departure of Eddie Betts and Josh Jenkins over summer has opened up some key spots in attack for the Crows. Who will fill those roles could be Matthew Nicks’ first big decision as coach, writes Warren Tredrea.
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Is Tom Mitchell a grand final risk?
IT’S time to put it all on the line, SuperCoaches, it’s grand final week. While the head-to-head leagues are heating up, the race for overall glory is going down to the wire. RECAP
Waleed hatred stinks of Goodes booing
SIMILAR to the Adam Goodes situation, where racists hid within the booing, bigots are now appallingly hiding within the hefty backlash against the AFL’s move to invite Waleed Aly to a meeting, writes Mark Robinson.
Why Crows, Power have no time to waste
BLINK and you’ll miss it — the elusive chance to bank the AFL’s ultimate commodity — a premiership medal. Too many players take it for granted that opportunities will continue to present themselves. The time to act is now for Adelaide and Port.
Why Goddard should call it quits
AXED Bomber Brendon Goddard has a decision to make: does he retire or move to a third club — or even head back to the Saints? ADAM COONEY says that’s a bad idea, and not for the reasons you might expect.
Bone’s Team of the Week: Best Buddy shines
LANCE ‘Buddy’ Franklin produced a vintage performance against the Giants as the big names started gearing up for finals. See who made Chris McDermott’s team for Round 22, including a trio of Crows, a sole Port player.
Is Gill listening to the right voices on rules?
EVERY leader has his or her own style and it’s clear Gillon McLachlan likes to be liked. But is the decision to have three journalists on the AFL’s rules of the game committee the right one? JON ANDERSON investigates.
Bone’s Crows, Power player ratings: One to forget
ADVERTISER AFL expert Chris ‘Bone’ McDermott has run his eyes over Adelaide and Port’s weekend matches and didn’t like what he saw, for completely different reasons. See his fast five and player ratings for Round 22 here.
Crows must be on edge in 2019
ADELAIDE will look to build on a positive end to the 2018 season as the Crows looking for that winning edge again in 2019, writes two-time premiership mentor Malcolm Blight.
Players who changed Crows and Power this season
FOR all the excitement generated by the Crows and Port Adelaide making big deals in the AFL trade market in October, two players who left West Lakes and Alberton made the real difference.
The Tackle: Is Mayne AFL’s most improved?
ONCE one of the game’s most maligned, Magpie pressure machine Chris Mayne has played an integral role in the club’s surge to a first finals appearance since 2013. Is he the AFL’s most improved player? ROBBO’S LIKES AND DISLIKES
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