Chris Fagan etched his name into the history books by coaching Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership. And, as MARK ROBINSON finds out, his story was already worthy of acclamation. And it’s one that starts in a small mining town in western Tasmania.
Ken Hinkley will coach Port Adelaide next season – you can lock that in, writes MARK ROBINSON. But a certain AFL figure won’t be welcome, with the Power filthy at the league’s embarrassing overstep.
As Hawthorn eyes a spot in this year’s preliminary final, MARK ROBINSON examines what it takes to become a juggernaut and whether the Hawks have the traits to emulate Sydney and Geelong’s sustained success.
When asked in the pre-season who could challenge for the Hawks’ B&F, coach Sam Mitchell suggested some young guns – but also a 26-year-old swingman who’s now looking every bit a world-beater.
John Longmire would be the front runner if coach of the year was awarded today. Justin Longmuir and Chris Scott are also contenders, but MARK ROBINSON writes that none of them have come from the clouds like Sam Mitchell.
Where exactly are the Saints at? It’s something many have pondered this year. MARK ROBINSON goes straight to the top to find out, asking the hard questions of St Kilda president Andrew Bassat.
North Melbourne has a beauty in Luke Davies-Uniacke. He could well be the highest paid player if he leaves the Roos, but MARK ROBINSON writes that North needs to make sure he stays. See more likes and dislikes here.
There’s a bad vibe at Port – and that vibe might soon turn into a virus, writes Mark Robinson. And, at that point, the club’s search must go beyond who’s already there.
In the early days of his Collingwood career, Dane Swan came close to being given his marching orders. The newly-minted Hall of Fame inductee tells MARK ROBINSON how he turned it around while still being part of the ‘Rat Pack’.
Taylor Adams goaded Mitch Hinge into sacking him after celebrating a Joel Amartey goal. MARK ROBINSON thinks Adams shouldn’t have been rewarded for ‘being a punk’.
In nearly 30 years of covering footy, the umpiring has never been more in disarray, writes MARK ROBINSON. The AFL has a problem – and it cannot be ignored.
Inaugural Adelaide Crows coach Graham Cornes says the failures of the club have never been more exposed and big changes are needed this summer.
In the 10th year of Neale Daniher’s struggle with MND and the incredible movement to raise funds to find a cure, it’s time to renew calls for a statue in his honour, writes MARK ROBINSON.
It’s high time for heads to roll at my beloved Adelaide Crows – but there’s no messiah on the horizon to ruthlessly sweep out the dead wood, writes Paul Starick.
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