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.
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.
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.
Other than deceiving the public, the clubs, the coaches and the large contingent of the playing cohort, there is nothing to see here, writes MARK ROBINSON of the AFL’s drug testing bombshell.
Magpie legends Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom are under pressure to hold their spots as the club’s premiership defence flaters. But, a coaching great says one move can save the veteran pair.
They’re two of the most high-profile key defenders in the game, but MARK ROBINSON found it easy to split James Sicily and Tom Stewart on the weekend despite similar stat lines.
Former Bulldog Nigel Kellett is only able to remember fragments of his 154 games in red, white and sblue. His life living with a horror-show of symptoms caused by head knocks is nothing short of a nightmare.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If Alastair Clarkson is not punished with a sizeable fine, the AFL is telling all footballers that it’s OK to use homophobic language, writes Mark Robinson.
Who will be the big movers and sliders this AFL season? Mark Robinson predicts how the ladder will look after round 24. See where your team sits.
As Collingwood coach Craig McRae often says, moments will become memories. And in 2023, there were so many that we didn’t see – until now. Mark Robinson Takes The Steps with the Magpies.
He’s not what he was, but it’s hard to argue still that there’s many better than Dustin Martin. Check out where Dusty ranks among the AFL’s best in Robbo’s Top 50.
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.
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.
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?
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.
The declaration by Lachie Schultz that he wants to be traded to Collingwood has put Jack Ginnivan’s career at the crossroads. Is he dispensable? Mark Robinson asks where the Pie’s future lies.
Mark Robinson rated Joe Daniher’s season as the 25th best in the league, ahead of stars like Dustin Martin and Max Gawn. Do you agree? Have your say here.
It truly was a grand final for the ages and maybe the best this century. Mark Robinson gives his take on Collingwood’s famous premiership win.
Coach of Craig McRae, friend of Chris Fagan, legend at Collingwood and Brisbane. And that’s just the start of Leigh Matthews’ influence on the 2023 decider, writes Mark Robinson.
Gillon McLachlan has seen plenty in his time as AFL CEO, and before he hands over footy’s top job, McLachlan sits down with Mark Robinson to talk his tenure, and what the future may hold.
Jordan De Goey has long been compared to a certain superstar from Tigerland who dominated finals, and the Magpie once again showed why the comparisons are valid, writes Mark Robinson.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 sports journalists and photographers have been honoured for their outstanding work at the Australian Football Media Association’s annual awards.
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.
Jack Ginnivan isn’t the only big name guilty of trying to milk free kicks in finals. But Channel 7 commentator Luke Darcy crossed the line on Saturday, Robbo says.
The Demons’ issues inside forward 50 makes it very hard to make a case for them to win another premiership, writes Mark Robinson
Richmond’s season may be over but their era is not. However, that won’t stop a rival club asking the question of their coach and his plans for the future.
Danielle Laidley will become a hero to many and deserves acceptance and admiration from us all, writes Mark Robinson.
Mick Malthouse hates the stand rule. Sorry Mick, it is one of several changes from AFL House that have made footy fun to watch again, writes Mark Robinson.
Adam Kingsley will lead the GWS Giants in the post-Leon Cameron era, and resident expert Mick McGuane has used his crystal ball to figure out what that might look like.
Harrison Petty didn’t want it to go any further, but why didn’t the AFL punish Dayne Zorko? And he hasn’t been condemned by the AFLPA either, says Mark Robinson.
North Melbourne and Essendon are holding their collective breaths waiting to hear if Alastair Clarkson picks them, but the decision won’t come until at least the weekend.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Chris Judd gave Carlton hope at one of its lowest ebbs. Josh Kennedy gave West Coast 15 years of incredible service. Have your say on who won the trade and read Robbo’s take.
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