TACKLE: Big Blue needed to dominate clearance battles
The Blues have gone back to two ruckmen, and their clearance game has been well rewarded. MARK ROBINSON writes, it’s something they have to continue with in THE TACKLE.
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Which Dogs Bevo sees as priorities to keep at the kennel
The Bulldogs have splashed cash on long-term contracts in the past two years, but MARK ROBINSON looks at which ones may be torn up and who Luke Beveridge wants to focus on instead.
Robbo: AFL and tribunal lets footy down with ‘good bloke’ defence
The Brisbane Lions’ defence of Charlie Cameron makes a mockery of the tribunal process, MARK ROBINSON writes of its “most mind-boggling decision” this year.
The Tackle: Butters had to be sanctioned for Dockers hit
Zak Butters escaped a suspension for his high hit on Freo’s Bailey Banfield, but a critical question is yet to be asked, why didn’t Freo get a free kick late? LIKES and DISLIKES from round 5.
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Robbo: Can Dees avoid another mid-season Freo-fall?
Last year, a loss to Fremantle started a freefall Melbourne never recovered from. Mark Robinson examines their vulnerabilities as the Demons prepare for another crucial Dockers clash.
Robbo: How Dimma turned Tigers from laughing stock to dynasty
Following a 113 point loss in the final game of 2016, Damien Hardwick’s trip to the US flipped the script. Mark Robinson assesses his legacy and how he changed the game.
The Tackle: Dons Dodoro haters are in the bin
Bombers list manager Adrian Dodoro always believed the club had the talent, just not the coaching, now it seems like he was right. Check out Robbo’s LIKES and DISLIKES from round 10.
The Tackle: Booers were dead wrong on ducking Pie
The loudest booing of the round came when the umpire didn’t pay a free kick to a Magpie. But as Mark Robinson explains, it was correct umpiring. See his likes and dislikes.
The Tackle: Pies, Dons’ unfair advantage over SA clubs
The AFL will always maximise crowds ahead of anything else, but both Adelaide teams have every right to cry foul over this glaring integrity issue, writes Mark Robinson.
Robbo: Does the AFL have different rules on racism?
The AFL was happy to backslap about its stance against racist fans, but it has failed previously when it comes to racism from some of its highest office holders, writes Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: Carlton ‘dud trade’ talk running out of puff
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra has come under fire for his output considering what the Blues gave up for him. Now, he’s repaying the faith in spades. See all Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
Robbo: Only ‘made men’ reap CEO rewards in AFL secret’s society
Brendon Gale posseses a track record few others can get close to in the AFL. So why is he not the AFL’s next CEO? Mark Robinson investigates the AFL’s ‘mafia’ family.
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