Matthew Scarlett’s toepoke. Dale Morris’ tackle. Leo Barry’s mark. Finals footy is made for those who relish the big moments. Mark Robinson chats to Malcolm Blight about what it takes to define a finals series. THE TACKLE.
Peter Wright’s failure to deliver on his top-10 draft potential was just one reason Gold Coast’s 2019 season imploded. What are the Suns biggest problems — and can they be fixed?
Earlier in the season it was Aaron Naughton who was giving opposition defenders headaches. But now there is another Dog showing off, and he could be the difference when the Giants and Dogs clash.
Lachie Neale had the ball on a string last time the Lions played Richmond. But he isn’t the man the Tigers need to look at tagging, according to AFL great Mick McGuane.
THE GWS Giants have been known to talk it up on the field. And former assistant coach MARK WILLIAMS says there’s a reason the AFL’s newest baby has attitude.
SEVERAL matches this season have been won on the back of one supreme quarter. MICK MALTHOUSE says one key thing could have proved the difference.
NOONGAR man Willie Dick played in Essendon’s 1992 reserves flag and could have been anything, but after only seven AFL games he disappeared, writes MARK ROBINSON.
RICHMOND has lost the close games because it lacks the leadership qualities of a Joel Selwood, and there is so much at stake in this year’s Dreamtime game, writes MATTHEW LLOYD.
THERE is nothing conventional about Lance Franklin, writes Dermott Brereton. The Sydney superstar is the most exciting of contradictions.
RICHMOND star Alex Rance is the best defender in the game right now and is on track for All-Australian honours again but where does he rank among the best full-backs of all-time? HAVE YOUR SAY
FIELD MARSHAL: Port Adelaide has released the safety switch and after two years in the wilderness has surged back into premiership contention.
IT was a calamitous and disappointing day for football. And today AFL boss Gillon McLachlan can turn his distaste into action, Mark Robinson writes.
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