Robbo: Does Richmond want to be romantic or ruthless?
Trent Cotchin is gone, Jack Riewoldt is gone, it’s time for the Tigers to consider whether or not they need Dustin Martin, or whether they need draft capital, writes Mark Robinson.
Expert Opinion
McGuane: Why Pies must sacrifice Howe
Jeremy Howe hasn’t been the same since returning from a broken arm, unable to find a role – but expert analyst Mick McGuane has an answer to one of Collingwood’s dilemmas.
The Tackle: Dusty won’t follow Dimma to the Suns
The Gold Coast Suns will almost certainly announce Damien Hardwick as their new coach. They would love to have Dustin Martin go with him – but that won’t be happening.
Robbo: Nasty Hawks have Mitchell’s DNA
Sam Mitchell played on the edge, and his young team won’t back down. And the Hawks could be the most dangerous 16th placed side ever at this stage of a season, writes Mark Robinson.
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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.
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.
‘I still marvel’: Scott sees no end to Hawkins run
Tom Hawkins has kicked his career best haul in the Cats’ win over Essendon, and coach Chris Scott does not see the end in sight for the veteran forward.
The Tackle: Was quiet captain really ready to return?
Jack Steele appeared unhappy and uncomfortable in the Saints win over the Blues. Was his short stint on the sidelines really enough? See all the round 6 likes and dislikes.
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.
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.
Do Hawks really deserve draw torture alongside Dees, Pies?
The Hawks have essentially the same draw difficulty as top-four outfits Melbourne and Collingwood in 2023, but Sam Landsberger has revealed a different weighted model in the aim of fairness.
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