Steele Sidebottom finished runner-up in last year’s Brownlow Medal, but hasn’t been able to repeat his heroics for Collingwood this year. Mark Robinson ponders whether the star Magpie needs a role change. See all of Robbo’s Round 19 likes and dislikes.
A host of talent has left GWS since its inception, including stars such as Adam Treloar. But Jon Anderson says St Kilda forward Josh Bruce is the one that truly got away for the Giants.
After his team slumped to its fifth loss in six matches, Ross Lyon conceded “there’s a lot of mediocrity” about Fremantle’s poor run which has cruelled its finals hopes.
Western Bulldogs have eighth-placed Adelaide and a finals berth in their sights after storming to an emphatic victory over Fremantle on Sunday.
UMPIRES’ boss Peter Schwab has rubbished claims players with bad behaviour records are targetted after Toby Greene was heard being told he had been getting “close to the edge”.
AFL DAILY: RICHMOND legend Kevin Bartlett wants the Tigers to record its theme song again. Why? Meanwhile, Brendon Bolton admits Dale Thomas’s form has been too “inconsistent”.
WHO’S been good, who’s struggling and who has question marks over them? After five rounds of the AFL season, JON ANDERSON looks at every club.
AFL DAILY: BULLDOGS star Mitch Wallis will return from injury in the VFL on Friday night, while David Myers is in the frame at Essendon.
BRENDON Goddard says Essendon’s spirited Anzac Day victory highlights the Bombers’ rebirth since last year’s beating on the same day. RECAP TODAY’S NEWS
UPDATE: JOHN Longmire on Kieren Jack, likely Tiger changes for its trip to Adelaide, a serious blow for Fremantle and how will Melbourne cover its ruck crisis? INJURY LIST
AFL DAILY: FOOTY’S most famous beard is no longer after Max Gawn’s radical makeover. Take a look. Plus, Giant Toby Greene dodges suspension for headbutting.
THE TACKLE: THERE was plenty to like about the Hawks unheralded list of match winners yesterday — and then there was Cyril, MARK ROBINSON writes.
NORTH Melbourne led all night but Fremantle kicked two goals in the final two minutes to leave the Roos 0-5 — along with Sydney, which fell to GWS. RECAP A BIG SATURDAY OF FOOTY
UPDATE: COLLINGWOOD has made three changes as it tries to get its season back on track on Anzac Day as Richmond makes a call on Dustin Martin’s injury. SEE THE TEAMS
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