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.
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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.
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Robbo: Why Danger deserved to stand on footy’s Everest
Footy doesn’t make promises to anyone, and Patrick Dangerfield said he didn’t need a premiership cup to feel complete. But he earned this, writes Mark Robinson.
McGuane: The All-Australian Cat who needs finals ‘redemption’
Every player in the Cats v Lions preliminary final has a role to play, but how important are they? Mick McGuane ranks every player from 1-44.
The Tackle: Dees’ Grundy trade play is a head scratcher
Wise heads are confused as to why the Demons have targeted Brodie Grundy, all while having a glaring positional failure in another area, writes Mark Robinson.
Malthouse: Are slow Tigers at risk of being overtaken?
Richmond’s midfield isn’t quick, but will two additions add any of the speed they need to improve their ladder position? Or will rivals go past in the fast lane?
McGuane: The Pie who can’t hide on Saturday night
Collingwood and Fremantle both have their stars – but in finals, the bottom six players are just as important. Mick McGuane looks at who must stand up at the G.
The Tackle: Darcy can expect AFL call over Ginnivan whack
Jack Ginnivan isn’t the only big name guilty of trying to milk free kicks in finals. But Channel 7 commentator Luke Darcy crossed the line on Saturday, Robbo says.
McGuane: How Pies can bring on Cats’ September anxiety
There is no hiding from Geelong’s recent finals record – and there will be some anxious Cats if things don’t go to plan, writes Mick McGuane. Here’s what Collingwood must do.
Robbo: Will Bombers try to headhunt Hardwick?
Richmond’s season may be over but their era is not. However, that won’t stop a rival club asking the question of their coach and his plans for the future.
Can maligned Cat bury finals demons?
Reputations are made in September – for better or worse. And the next four weeks offers Gary Rohan a shot at redemption. See who lifts and who needs to prove themselves this year.
Robbo: The rule changes that saved footy
Mick Malthouse hates the stand rule. Sorry Mick, it is one of several changes from AFL House that have made footy fun to watch again, writes Mark Robinson.
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