Robbo: Racism claims unfair on icon Sheedy
When he was accused of racial abuse, it felt like a stake through Kevin Sheedy’s heart. His contribution to and celebration of Indigenous culture in football is unmatched, writes Mark Robinson.
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The Tackle: Blue ‘should have been suspended for a week’
It’s incredible how in a season where the AFL is protecting players against above-the-shoulder contact, a player punch an opponent in the head and escape with a fine. See Robbo’s likes and dislikes from Opening Round.
‘I’ve had a wonderful life’: Walls opens up on rare cancer fight
In the week of last year’s grand final, Carlton and Fitzroy great Robert Walls was told he had between one and three months to live. He tells his difficult story to MARK ROBINSON.
Robbo: The seven teams who can win 2024 premiership
The competition is as even as ever heading into the new season. MARK ROBINSON names the seven clubs that can win the flag in 2024.
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Robbo: Lyon 3.0 makes the Saints relevant again
Fifteen years after his first stint as a head coach Ross Lyon is a changed man, writes Mark Robinson, which is good because footy – and life as we know it – has changed too.
Robbo: ‘Selfish’ Demon well short of Top 50
Robbo answers your questions on his Top 50 and explains why some players missed out, including a Demons forward. See all the close calls and replay his live Q&A here.
Robbo’s Top 50: Fans’ brutal Tomahawk rating
Mark Robinson rates Tom Hawkins a top-five player in the AFL – but the fans see it very differently. Who’s right? See Robbo’s full list plus reader votes and add yours here.
Robbo: Where recruiting genius ranks Selwood pick
Stephen Wells has plucked stars from nowhere with late draft picks. He spoke to Mark Robinson about where former pick 7 Joel Selwood sits on his all-time list.
Robbo: Why Danger deserved to stand on footy’s Everest
Footy doesn’t make promises to anyone, and Patrick Dangerfield said he didn’t need a premiership cup to feel complete. But he earned this, writes Mark Robinson.
Robbo: The ‘statement’ Geelong’s GF opponent should fear
Patrick Dangerfield has played third or fourth fiddle for so much of this year. On Friday, it all clicked — and Geelong’s Grand Final opponent should be fearful, writes Mark Robinson.
Herald Sun’s finest recognised in AFMA awards
Herald Sun sports journalists and photographers have been honoured for their outstanding work at the Australian Football Media Association’s annual awards.
The Tackle: Dees’ Grundy trade play is a head scratcher
Wise heads are confused as to why the Demons have targeted Brodie Grundy, all while having a glaring positional failure in another area, writes Mark Robinson.
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