This isn’t about tanking or match-fixing, because we all knew it happened at the time. This isn’t about Dean Bailey, who was a scapegoat for a widespread policy. This goes right to the top, writes Mark Robinson.
Essendon are 0-2, face the Demons on Friday and the club, players and coach are under intense scrutiny. Watching on is James Hird. Mark Robinson looks at the likelihood of a Hird return to the Bombers’ top job.
Dustin Martin and Tom Lynch look like a lethal forward line combination. Except there’s one big problem. The Tigers, Bombers and Swans are all under fire, while the Dogs head Robbo’s Round 2 positives. LIKES AND DISLIKES
The reputation and character of Essendon’s players will be determined against St Kilda today and all that fans expect at the very least is effort, writes MARK ROBINSON.
TRUTH be known, Steve Johnson’s teammates have probably had enough of him potentially jeopardising Geelong’s 2014 season, writes Mark Robinson.
DEAN Robinson’s lawyers have filed 17 subpoenas in the Supreme Court. James Hird and, most surprisingly, Danny Corcoran did not get one.
MELBOURNE stunk so badly on Sunday you could be excused for thinking they tanked the final quarter, writes Mark Robinson.
HERALD Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson nominates his likes and dislikes from Round 19, plus top Tweets. RECAP ROBBO’S CHAT.
BARRING a miracle, Reece Conca will be the next Tiger to will feel the wrath of the Match Review Panel. WATCH CONCA’S HIT AND VOTE
THERE is a strong argument Nathan Buckley has done a terrific job with what he has available at Collingwood, writes Mark Robinson.
IS North Melbourne coach Brad Scott tough enough on his players and can the club take the next step under the current leadership, asks Mark Robinson.
DICE it, splice it, excuse it and believe it: Nathan Bock was paid about $2million for playing 27 games for Gold Coast. That equates to $74,000 a game.
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