Robbo: From ruthless sprays to computers and cuddles
Today’s coaches’ box is a computer convention, writes Mark Robinson. Long gone are the days of personal abuse and player tears. Here’s how, what and who changed over the years.
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The Tackle: Why Blues and Cats aren’t afraid of losing clearances
The Blues and Cats are sitting 17th and 18th in clearance numbers across the league, but there’s one factor which shows it doesn’t matter. MARK ROBINSON names his likes and dislikes from Gather Round.
Robbo: What do footy’s greats think of the modern AFL?
The AFL has tried a lot of different things lately, but have they worked? Mark Robinson asks legends of the past five decades what they think of the modern game and schedule.
Robbo: Cornes better than cheap shots disguised as ‘harmless fun’
Kane Cornes has the knowledge to be one of footy’s best analysts. But as MARK ROBINSON writes, this time the outspoken TV and radio personality went too far and played the bully.
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Robbo: Why I’ve got Blues, Power missing the finals
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Why Gill called Robbo during height of Dons drugs saga
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Major issues on table as Browne, clubs confront AFL
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