The Tackle: No excuses for disappearing Dusty
When the game was there to be won, Dustin Martin and another Tiger matchwinner were nowhere to be seen. See all Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
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Robbo: Can Dees avoid another mid-season Freo-fall?
Last year, a loss to Fremantle started a freefall Melbourne never recovered from. Mark Robinson examines their vulnerabilities as the Demons prepare for another crucial Dockers clash.
Robbo: How Dimma turned Tigers from laughing stock to dynasty
Following a 113 point loss in the final game of 2016, Damien Hardwick’s trip to the US flipped the script. Mark Robinson assesses his legacy and how he changed the game.
The Tackle: Dons Dodoro haters are in the bin
Bombers list manager Adrian Dodoro always believed the club had the talent, just not the coaching, now it seems like he was right. Check out Robbo’s LIKES and DISLIKES from round 10.
The Tackle: Booers were dead wrong on ducking Pie
The loudest booing of the round came when the umpire didn’t pay a free kick to a Magpie. But as Mark Robinson explains, it was correct umpiring. See his likes and dislikes.
The Tackle: Pies, Dons’ unfair advantage over SA clubs
The AFL will always maximise crowds ahead of anything else, but both Adelaide teams have every right to cry foul over this glaring integrity issue, writes Mark Robinson.
Robbo: Does the AFL have different rules on racism?
The AFL was happy to backslap about its stance against racist fans, but it has failed previously when it comes to racism from some of its highest office holders, writes Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: Carlton ‘dud trade’ talk running out of puff
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra has come under fire for his output considering what the Blues gave up for him. Now, he’s repaying the faith in spades. See all Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
Robbo: Only ‘made men’ reap CEO rewards in AFL secret’s society
Brendon Gale posseses a track record few others can get close to in the AFL. So why is he not the AFL’s next CEO? Mark Robinson investigates the AFL’s ‘mafia’ family.
AFL makes call on game delays after Brisbane power fail
The AFL has responded after the Brisbane Lions called for maximum forced match breaks to be halved from an hour to 30 minutes.
The Tackle: The Crows flaw that could cost Nicks his job
The Crows have shown glimpses of good footy so far but if they can’t improve their consistency, could Matthew Nicks find his job at risk? Mark Robinson names all his round 2 likes and dislikes.
Swan: No way Daicos breakout happens under Bucks
Craig McRae’s Pies have taken the game to new levels. And Dane Swan believes we wouldn’t have seen Nick Daicos’ sparkling start to his career under the old system.
Robbo: Can Carlton sort out its flawed superstar?
Lochie O’Brien felt the blowtorch after one mistake last Thursday night but, Mark Robinson asks, why wasn’t the finger also pointed at a flawed superstar?
Robbo: Who would you take – Saad or Rioli?
Who would you take if Adam Saad and Daniel Rioli were lined up against a wall? Mark Robinson looks at all elements of the thrilling Carlton and Richmond draw.
Robbo: Why I’ve got Blues, Power missing the finals
Footy is officially back. Who does Mark Robinson have in his top eight and bottom four? See his full ladder and read his take on what to expect in 2023.
Why Gill called Robbo during height of Dons drugs saga
Tensions were high in the middle of one of the biggest scandals to rock footy, so what did Gill say when he phoned Robbo? Check it out here.
Major issues on table as Browne, clubs confront AFL
Nothing was off limits as AFL club bosses met with the league ahead of the 2023 season. Mark Robinson and Jon Ralph take you inside the talks.
Robbo’s Top 50: Why Charlie had to be No.1
One of the biggest talking points in this year’s top 50 was the No.1 — Charlie Curnow. Robbo explains why the Coleman medallist will be 2023’s best player. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Robbo: ‘Unhinged’ Merrett will captain like Kohli
Zach Merrett is going to captain a lot different to his predecessor Dyson Heppell. And Mark Robinson expects him to have shades of an Indian cricket superstar.
Robbo: Danger the obvious choice to take over as top Cat
Since 2012, the captaincy at the Cattery was never even a thought, but with Joel Selwood now gone, Mark Robinson says the new captain should be just as much of a certainty.
Robbo: AFL must suspend ‘Legend’ Cable amid paedophile claims
The sexual abuse allegations against Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend Barry Cable are hideous and the AFL must make a stand for women, writes Mark Robinson.
Listen: Robbo spills on Demetriou’s Dons drugs phone blow-up
A fiery response from Andrew Demetriou to chief football writer Mark Robinson made front page headlines. Robbo reveals how it escalated in a Bombers drugs saga special.
Bevo reveals: Where father-son freak will settle for Dogs
Sam Darcy is one of the AFL’s top prospects and poised to have fans salivating during the next decade. Luke Beveridge reveals where the father-son star will fit and his ambitions for 2023.
Robbo: Why was AFLW star made to grovel?
The actions of Dustin Martin and Jess Hosking were both poor looks for the AFL. But only one of them was made an example of and made to grovel.
Money trail that possibly exposed Brownlow robbery
A modern-day crimefighter helped pinpoint a series of allegedly fishy bets on the Brownlow Medal and embroiled an umpire. Mark Robinson on the scandal that’s shaken the footy world.
Robbo: The Covid diet fuelling SuperCoach revelation
Sam De Koning could be the best of an oustanding 2022 Rising Star crop after his first two seasons were derailed by Covid. But he tells Mark Robinson they weren’t wasted.
The Tackle: Team so pathetic it’s left footy world in shock
Two clubs are mired to the bottom of the ladder, but only one has been feeling the heat. Mark Robinson says fans have “fatigue” as one “pathetic” team borders on irrelevant.
Robbo: Riewoldt our most under-appreciated modern-day star
Jack Riewoldt has long list of footy accomplishments, but may be one of our most underrated and under-appreciated modern-day football champions according to Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: Tough Hawk should be Rising Star favourite
Nick Daicos is the frontrunner for the Rising Star award but a nuggety mature-age recruit could knock him off the podium, writes Mark Robinson. See all his likes and dislikes.
Robbo: AFL could kill Suns with one brutal call
Gold Coast players and staff love Stuart Dew. It’s why, as Mark Robinson writes, removing him as coach could set the club back even further — even if it’s for Alastair Clarkson.
The Tackle: Is Shai Bolton Richmond’s most important player?
Dustin Martin is back, but Shai Bolton is absolutely flying and is a big reason the Tigers are back in contention, writes Mark Robinson. See all Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
‘I was going to lose the mum of my child’: Port star’s cancer shock
At her lowest while in treatment during a life or death cancer battle last year, Kelly Gardner was too weak even to comfort her newborn baby. It took a medical miracle for she and partner, Port recruit Jeremy Finlayson, to come out the other side.
Robbo: Which big names can fix baffled Bombers?
Essendon needs figures on and off the field to further instil standards. Which football people can help Ben Rutten — or even replace him?
Robbo: Be better at tackling toxic men’s culture, AFL
The AFL has made some great strides in making women feel comfortable and welcome in the game, but why can’t they be more open when it comes to sharing bad news, asks Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: Forgotten Daicos driving Pies finals hopes
Nick Daicos is a $1.70 favourite to win the AFL’s rising star award but it’s the form of his brother who should be turning heads, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Robbo: It’s clinically impossible for players to control emotions
AFL players under 25 don’t have the brain development to control their reaction to umpire decisions – Mark Robinson explains why.
Ginnivan: Why comparisons to Ballantyne are off mark
Emergent Pie firebrand Jack Ginnivan has been compared to former Fremantle agitator Hayden Ballantyne. Here’s why the “annoying” teen says that’s off the mark.
The Tackle: Dissent rule has changed already
Footy’s most contentious rule has changed for the better, writes Mark Robinson. See what Robbo noticed, plus his full likes and dislikes from Round 6.
Robbo: Next big question in fascinating Dusty career
Dustin Martin is getting closer to a Punt Road return but the question of when is far from the biggest when it comes to the superstar’s career, writes Mark Robinson.
It’s time to fix the confusion ‘wrecking the game’
According to Jeff Kennett, nobody understands what’s happening on the ground anymore – not the fans, players or umpires themselves. And he has a message for the AFL.
Robbo: ‘Gill the consultant’ will make squillions
What’s next for Gillon McLachlan? He has already rejected jobs at Crown and with the Brisbane Olympic group. One thing is for sure – he is a man of action.
The Tackle: Magpies’ ‘mind boggling’ forward line fail
It feels like we’ve been talking about Collingwood’s forward woes for four years. But this stat truly is crazy. Read Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
The Tackle: Hawks story read like a hit job on Kennett
Jeff Kennett can be a goose and has a track record for being loose with his mouth. But this is a club issue, not a Kennett issue. Read The Tackle.
Robbo: Lethal quote seals Dusty as century’s best
Whether or not we see Dustin Martin on a footy field again, his legacy as the best player of the 21st century is sealed — and Leigh Matthews said it best, Mark Robinson writes.
The Tackle: Kicking Mick a low act from disrespectful bookie
The cheap takedown of Mick Malthouse, who tipped Essendon to win this year’s premiership, by an online betting agency deserves a whack, writes Mark Robinson. LIKES AND DISLIKES
Robbo: Draft experts should learn from Ugle-Hagan’s slow burn
He was hailed the next Buddy Franklin long before he played an AFL game — Mark Robinson says those who lumped Jamarra Ugle-Hagan with huge pressure should learn from his slow burn.
The Tackle: Sneaky tactic will infuriate fans
Nick Larkey got one over Hawk Tom Mitchell. It was smart but raises questions about being in the spirit of the game. And fans will hate it, Mark Robinson writes. LIKES AND DISLIKES
Never beaten: Inside Melbourne’s ability to win games
The Bulldogs piled on eight consecutive goals and led by 22 points, but Melbourne never panicked, Christian Petracca reveals how he and the Demons stay cool in a crisis.
Gil’s vision: The game AFL boss wants to leave behind
Gillon McLachlan will one day ‘wake up and feel it’s time’ to step aside. But when will that be? The AFL boss opens up to Mark Robinson about his vision for 2022 and beyond.
Robbo: Football has changed, whether you like it or not
Magpie fans — and several influential commentators — were shocked when Brayden Maynard was rubbed out for two weeks for striking. This is Mark Robinson’s message to them.
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