Demons’ prelim choke will leave scars
SADLY, it was the king of all chokes. West Coast played perfect preliminary final football as Melbourne is left to heal the scars over the pre-season, writes Mark Robinson.
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Robbo: Is this Collingwood’s greatest story?
THE Magpies are in the Grand Final and a premiership under Nathan Buckley, a year after his job was in question, would be a stunning end to a remarkable season. MARK ROBINSON looks at how Bucks and the black and white got here.
Robbo: Tigers-Pies hatred is real
THIS isn’t just another match, it might be the greatest preliminary final of all time between two of footy’s oldest rivals — Richmond and Collingwood — and games like this are the very essence of history, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Buyer beware: Is Shiel really worth $1 million?
SINCE Dylan Shiel’s name erupted in headlines about Melbourne clubs chasing him, a figure of a $1 million a year was pinned to him. But, after two lacklustre finals performances, should clubs think twice about splashing the cash? THE TACKLE
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David Evans must tell all
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Shambles over Hird pay deal
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AFL embraces star-spangled manner
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Dees must keep Pick 2
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Kangaroos building for the future
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The luckiest man in footy
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