Robbo: Ken’s destiny rests with Port’s trio of match-shapers
Finals football separates the good from the great. Mark Robinson writes, for Ken Hinkley to become a coaching great, his destiny lies in the hands of Port’s dynamic midfield superstars.
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Robbo: Is Pies president set for AFL’s head office?
The shock announcement this week that Collingwood president Jeff Browne had already set up a succession plan had the industry talking. MARK ROBINSON reveals just what is being said.
Robbo: The weirdness clouding Demons’ Petracca problem
The Christian Petracca situation is not only weird to the fans, MARK ROBINSON reports, it’s also weird for some of the players at the Demons, who recently discussed the star’s future.
Robbo’s All-Aus: Stars, snubs and the skipper of footy’s best 22
There’s no right or wrong answer, but there are plenty of tough calls to be made about this year’s All-Australian side. Mark Robinson presents his team and the captain of footy’s best side.
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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.
Robbo: Understanding the real Simon Goodwin
Melbourne Demons coach Simon Goodwin is the master of calm, if not mystery. But what’s really behind that poker face? Mark Robinson goes back through his journey to find out.
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.
The Tackle: Don’s doubters can jump in the lake
Hugh McCluggage could command $1.3 million a season as a free agent. But what about the quiet achiever taken at pick 1 in the same draft? Mark Robinson has a message for Andy McGrath’s critics.
Robbo: What extra time crusaders have wrong about footy
Both the Pies and Bombers thrilled on Anzac Day, but both made plenty of mistakes and showed plenty of grit to not give up, which is why a draw was so fitting, writes MARK ROBINSON.
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.
TACKLE: Big Blue needed to dominate clearance battles
The Blues have gone back to two ruckmen, and their clearance game has been well rewarded. MARK ROBINSON writes, it’s something they have to continue with in THE TACKLE.
Which Dogs Bevo sees as priorities to keep at the kennel
The Bulldogs have splashed cash on long-term contracts in the past two years, but MARK ROBINSON looks at which ones may be torn up and who Luke Beveridge wants to focus on instead.
Robbo: AFL and tribunal lets footy down with ‘good bloke’ defence
The Brisbane Lions’ defence of Charlie Cameron makes a mockery of the tribunal process, MARK ROBINSON writes of its “most mind-boggling decision” this year.
The Tackle: Butters had to be sanctioned for Dockers hit
Zak Butters escaped a suspension for his high hit on Freo’s Bailey Banfield, but a critical question is yet to be asked, why didn’t Freo get a free kick late? LIKES and DISLIKES from round 5.
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