The Tackle: Maligned Bomber back in town
Not long ago, Darcy Parish was one of the worst-ranked midfielders in the AFL, now the ball magnet is well back to his best. Check out Robbo’s LIKES and DISLIKES from round 8.
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Robbo: Understanding the real Simon Goodwin
Melbourne Demons coach Simon Goodwin is the master of calm, if not mystery. But what’s really behind that poker face? Mark Robinson goes back through his journey to find out.
The Tackle: Don’s doubters can jump in the lake
Hugh McCluggage could command $1.3 million a season as a free agent. But what about the quiet achiever taken at pick 1 in the same draft? Mark Robinson has a message for Andy McGrath’s critics.
Robbo: What extra time crusaders have wrong about footy
Both the Pies and Bombers thrilled on Anzac Day, but both made plenty of mistakes and showed plenty of grit to not give up, which is why a draw was so fitting, writes MARK ROBINSON.
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Essendon needs to make this player the richest in the AFL
Essendon have plenty of cap space and a war chest they can take to the trade table. Mark Robinson identifies what they need and the player they should open the cheque book for.
Robbo: The dastardly sacking of blindsided Dew
A rat in the ranks on the Gold Coast was said to have left Stuart Dew ‘filthy’, and then soon later he was out the door. Go inside the sacking of the former Suns coach.
The Tackle: Dees unlock Tracc, but at what cost?
The Dees threw Christian Petracca forward against the Saints and took home the four points thanks to their star, but is the move sustainable? Check out Robbo’s likes and dislikes from round 17.
Remembering ‘Lippy’: How country footy lost a legend
The rooms at Mount Pleasant footy club will once again pay tribute to Peter “Lippy” White on Saturday, 27 years after his shocking passing. Mark Robinson reflects on the tragedy.
The Tackle: $1.1 million Tigers star ‘fringe player’ on road
There is no doubting Shai Bolton’s extraordinary talent, but the Richmond gun continues to go missing in enemy territory. See all of Robbo’s likes and dislikes here.
The Tackle: No simple answer to part-time Gawn problem
The Dees’ experiment with Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy appears to not be firing, but is there anything Melbourne can do to fix it? Check out Robbo’s likes and dislikes from round 15.
Robbo: AFL can’t do nothing as new Hawks revelations surface
The impasses and differing accounts that surround the Hawthorn racism saga represent a cultural bomb for the AFL that appears headed to the Human Rights Commission, writes Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: No excuses for disappearing Dusty
When the game was there to be won, Dustin Martin and another Tiger matchwinner were nowhere to be seen. See all Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
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