The Tackle: It’s time Neale got a statue
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.
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Robbo: Pendles the Tassie coach? Why Devilish plan could work
All the talk is about Nathan Buckley coaching the Devils. But could Tasmania be courting the wrong Magpies champion? Scott Pendlebury, might be the one, writes MARK ROBINSON – and they need to act now.
The Tackle: Deliberate assault proves MRO is in shambles
Sam Darcy received a two-week ban for his hit on Brayden Maynard, but unlike the Peter Wright incident, never even made a play on the ball, writes Mark Robinson in The Tackle.
The Tackle: Overlapping games no issue when Saints play like that
At home, overlapping matches can make TV viewing problematic. But when St Kilda are dishing up these kind of performances, it makes the decision to stay fixed on one channel much easier. See all the R11 likes and dislikes here.
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Robbo: How brutal Lions lessons shaped Voss’ second coming
Michael Voss’ first stint as a coach taught him plenty, which is how the Lions legend was able to weather an ugly storm that was circling in the middle of 2023. Voss chats to Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: Too many passengers at Port
Port Adelaide’s issues against Brisbane started well before injuries hit, and it’s time for players other than Rozee and Butters to step up, writes Mark Robinson.
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.
Born into footy: Kane’s first MCG taste at 20 minutes old
Laura Kane was born across the road from the MCG, and her father wasn’t going to miss an opportunity to show her the home of footy. Mark Robinson sat down with the new AFL GM of footy.
Robbo’s All Aus team: Why Libba’s ahead of Viney, Merrett and co
Tom Liberatore or Jack Viney? What about Zach Merrett? Mark Robinson has made the call in his All Australian team for 2023 – one that has a few surprises. See it here.
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.
Robbo: To tank or not to tank, that is the question
Is a loss more valuable than a win this weekend? MARK ROBINSON argues that it is time to a have the dark conversation about tanking in the AFL.
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