Robbo’s mid-year All-Australian team
At least one big name was unlucky to be overlooked but there’s a stack of Cats. As we head to the bye rounds, Mark Robinson reveals his 22-man squad. Who was stiff to miss the cut?
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Tony Lockett’s most revealing interview
Twenty years ago today the great Tony Lockett kicked his record breaking 1300th AFL goal. While much loved, he was also hated. The media called him a thug and a monster. Read the most revealing interview he’s ever given.
We must acknowledge phantom pioneers
A member of the AFL Hall of Fame, Albert Thurgood is known as Albert the Great, yet many of his achievements are not recognised. It’s time to honour those AFL phantoms who took to the field before 1897, writes Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: ‘Big head Pies’ pay price
Collingwood was unlucky with the score review, and the general assessment was the Pies were flat against Fremantle. The numbers say they were poor. Did they think they had the game won before it was played? See all Robbo’s likes and dislikes from Round 11.
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Joy of football conquers adversity
THE TACKLE: WINS by Collingwood, Adelaide and Melbourne shows the joy of football can overcome anything, writes Mark Robinson.
This might wipe the smile off your face
A FOOTBALL season starts with hope and pressure builds from there.
The wait’s over. This will be special
THE wait has been a long one. The footy’s finally back, you can smell it in the air. Let the season begin, writes Mark Robinson.
Bombers, Hird have right to feel angry
AFTER two years of anxiety and fear, Essendon players are footballers again — not drug cheats. And the saga’s No.1 villain might ask for an apology.
Gil, you have a problem
IT’S D-Day. Collingwood’s Josh Thomas and Lachlan Keeffe have knocked the Bombers off the front page, which is no mean feat, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Robbo’s Top 50: Buddy overrated?
MARK Robinson says he’s the best player in the AFL but the fans have him at No.25. Cast your vote on every player in Robbo’s first Top 50.
Robbo’s contenders, pretenders and offenders
THERE is nowhere to hide as spotlight zeroes in on contenders, pretenders, banana benders and other offenders — yes, you Tigers — writes Mark Robinson.
AFL misses mark with Long snub
THE AFL Commission had an opportunity to make a formidable statement with Michael Long. It didn’t, writes Mark Robinson.
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