Robbo: The ‘strands’ that could strangle Demons
Just like with Essendon in 2016, the ‘strands’ are in play at Melbourne, writes MARK ROBINSON. And it might be time for club leaders to take a leaf out of Alastair Clarkson’s book.
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Robbo: Why Dogs shouldn’t cough up cash for English
Tim English is coming off an All-Australian season, but is he really worth $1 million a year? MARK ROBINSON says he isn’t to the Western Bulldogs.
Why couldn’t Cotch embrace Dimma’s ‘imperfections’?
Trent Cotchin built his leadership credentials on embracing imperfection but, Mark Robinson asks, why was he unable to embrace the challenges of his coach Damien Hardwick?
Robbo: Why would Hawks raise white flag on compo claims?
The Hawthorn racism investigation started as a sincere and determined truth-telling exercise by Indigenous players and their partners, now a possible payout could prove the system is broken.
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Robbo: The Kennedy legacy Clarko should follow
One of Alastair Clarkson’s idols is credited with helping build North Melbourne to a dominant force in the 1990s. Now the time has come for Clarko to do the same, writes Mark Robinson.
Robbo: Clarko’s big footy dilemma amid Dons bombshell
Alistair Clarkson’s big decision wasn’t made easier with Essendon added to GWS and North Melbourne as suitors. So Mark Robinson asks, is Clarko Bombers bound?
Rutten could be gone today as Bombers chase Clarko
Essendon announced another review, its president stood down and it declared coach Ben Rutten was safe. That could change very quickly as the spectre of Alastair Clarkson looms.
The Tackle: Big issue emerging in Sam Walsh’s game
Sam Walsh had some big moments against Melbourne, but one ‘astonishing’ stat illustrates a problem the rising Blues star has to fix – and soon, writes Mark Robinson. Likes and dislikes.
Robbo: Experts split on Bucks’ influence on ‘22 Pies
Matthew Rendell thinks Nathan Buckley is rewriting history, but a Bulldogs legend doesn’t see it the same way. Mark Robinson assesses Buckley’s influence on Collingwood’s rise.
Hinkley never doubted he would see out Port contract
After having his position publicly guaranteed, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has revealed he never felt his position at Alberton was under threat for 2023.
The Tackle: Are the Dees throwing away flag hopes?
The old adage that bad kicking is bad football has never been more true with the flag chances of Melbourne at risk of going up in smoke, writes Mark Robinson.
Robbo: Betts fiasco another Indigenous betrayal
Eddie Betts’ harrowing story has a place beside Nicky Winmar’s salute at Victoria Park, Michael Long’s stance against racism at the MCG and the maltreatment and abuse of Adam Goodes.
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