THERE have been reports of board room brawling and major upheaval at St Kilda as the club struggles through a very poor season. One thing is for sure, President Peter Summers won’t be there next year but he attempts to set the record straight.
DID the AFL go too hard in its promotion of AFLW? MARK ROBINSON likes the women’s game, but writes the product is out of whack in regards to performance and its coverage.
GEELONG has lost eight games by 17 points or less this season. Is that bad luck or are there bigger problems? Melbourne and North Melbourne, meanwhile, have their own issues. MARK ROBINSON names his likes and dislikes from Round 21.
AFTER Andrew Gaff broke Andrew Brayshaw’s jaw the atmosphere at Perth Stadium was like a tinder box, which makes the response by Brayshaw’s dad Mark even more surprising.
THE TACKLE – FULL VERSION: IF IT was the end, as it appears to be for James Hird for the next 12 months, it ended in remarkable scenes.
JAMES Hird will coach Essendon against Carlton on Saturday night, but beyond that has not been decided.
JAMES Hird will stand down only if Dons chairman Paul Little asks him to. Despite another unforgettable day, the Bombers coach remains resolute.
BARRING a miracle from the footy gods, Essendon, James Hird and the AFL look like they are destined for the Supreme Court.
THE time has come for AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick to step in and take charge of the crisis.
EXTENDED EDITION: Essendon supplements saga, Dustin Martin’s contract and Robbo’s likes and dislikes. Live chat from 11.30am
EXTENDED TACKLE: ESSENDON drugs saga, Collingwood’s cooking something while Carlton slumps. Replay Robbo’s live chat.
THE TACKLE: IT was the perfect storm for Essendon.
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