Robbo: The rebuild secrets behind Baby Bombers-like Hawks
The Hawks still have a long way to go, but the similarities to the ‘93 Bombers are obvious. MARK ROBINSON looks at the making of Sam Mitchell’s Hawthorn – on and off the field.
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Robbo: The country kids who became legends
Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins, two country boys with contrasting backgrounds, did things differently at the top level. But, as MARK ROBINSON writes, they have both left big footprints on their clubs – and our game.
‘I was born to play AFL’: Robbo on the prophecy of Dusty
Dustin Martin once said he was born to play AFL. Rarely has a future draft prospect been so right. MARK ROBINSON charts Dusty’s journey from shy Castlemaine kid to modern-day superstar.
The Tackle: Hawks exposed? The issue Mitchell’s men must fix quick
Hawthorn were cruising in the nation’s capital, then all of a sudden, the tsunami came quick and fast. Mark Robinson writes, we should have seen it coming in THE TACKLE.
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Robbo: The state of AFL umpiring is the worst I’ve seen
In nearly 30 years of covering footy, the umpiring has never been more in disarray, writes MARK ROBINSON. The AFL has a problem – and it cannot be ignored.
The Tackle: It’s time Neale got a statue
In the 10th year of Neale Daniher’s struggle with MND and the incredible movement to raise funds to find a cure, it’s time to renew calls for a statue in his honour, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Robbo: Pendles the Tassie coach? Why Devilish plan could work
All the talk is about Nathan Buckley coaching the Devils. But could Tasmania be courting the wrong Magpies champion? Scott Pendlebury, might be the one, writes MARK ROBINSON – and they need to act now.
The Tackle: Deliberate assault proves MRO is in shambles
Sam Darcy received a two-week ban for his hit on Brayden Maynard, but unlike the Peter Wright incident, never even made a play on the ball, writes Mark Robinson in The Tackle.
The Tackle: Overlapping games no issue when Saints play like that
At home, overlapping matches can make TV viewing problematic. But when St Kilda are dishing up these kind of performances, it makes the decision to stay fixed on one channel much easier. See all the R11 likes and dislikes here.
Robbo: How footy almost lost Stringer for good
At 20, Jake Stringer was one of the most exciting young stars in the game. Then his football world fell apart – and then, as Stringer admits, so did his life. He opens up to MARK ROBINSON on what made him almost walk away.
The Tackle: Ross is responsible for Saints’ ’breakdown’
The Saints have fallen well short of expectation the last two week, and it’s on Ross the Boss to fix. MARK ROBINSON writes on how the Saints are praying free agency can fix their woes.
As trouble brews, which Saints are playing for their careers?
Times are tough at the Saints, with some big calls to be made to find their next premiership side. MARK ROBINSON analyses their past, present and most importantly, their future.
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