Capel: The SA stars I’d pick to end AFL’s state of ‘disgrace’
An MCG full of screaming rugby league fans will tell a sorry tale about what was once the pinnacle of Aussie rules football, writes Andrew Capel.
Expert Opinion
Cornes: The Power are mentally fragile and the Crows smelt blood
The last three Showdowns show the Crows have the edge when it comes to SA’s footy teams. As Graham Cornes writes, the basis of it comes from being mentally superior.
Joshing around: AFL needs more colourful characters like Rachele
Under-fire Crow Josh Rachele owned his moment and needs to be celebrated, not torn down, as Showdown 55 looms, writes Andrew Capel.
SANFL’s young talent ready to rock the AFL draft pool
Some were spurned in their inaugural draft years, another was ruthlessly dumped from the AFL system. A host of exciting young SANFL players want a second chance in the draft.
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The stat Blues rank 18th for and why it’s a big worry
Is Carlton really ready to come from the clouds and make a premiership charge from outside the top four, or will Sydney spoil the party on Friday night? Mick McGuane has the answers.
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.
Robbo: September stage set for ‘Jordan de Great’
Jordan De Goey starred in his first two finals and the Magpies’ fire starter is primed for another huge September. Robbo names the players who could own the finals.
The off-season trade, list calls every non-finalist must make
The AFL exchange period is almost here – and it’s an important time for the 10 clubs who missed finals. These are the moves, deals and list calls your team should make to bounce back.
The Tackle: Poster boy Parish not the problem at Dons
Darcy Parish is being portrayed as the poster boy for everything that stinks at Essendon, and that’s unfair, writes Mark Robinson. There are real issues – problems that run much deeper.
The Tackle: Do Bombers get a pass mark in 2023?
There was plenty of positivity surrounding Essendon in 2023, that was until they copped a 126-point belting. Jay Clark names his likes and dislikes from a wild round 23.
‘Horrific’: male breast cancer patient’s fight for life
Paul Hughes was told he had incurable cancer and 18 months to live shortly before welcoming his second child. He’s now fighting for more time, and better outcomes for men like him.
Robbo: Does Richmond want to be romantic or ruthless?
Trent Cotchin is gone, Jack Riewoldt is gone, it’s time for the Tigers to consider whether or not they need Dustin Martin, or whether they need draft capital, writes Mark Robinson.
McGuane: Why Pies must sacrifice Howe
Jeremy Howe hasn’t been the same since returning from a broken arm, unable to find a role – but expert analyst Mick McGuane has an answer to one of Collingwood’s dilemmas.
The Tackle: Dusty won’t follow Dimma to the Suns
The Gold Coast Suns will almost certainly announce Damien Hardwick as their new coach. They would love to have Dustin Martin go with him – but that won’t be happening.
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