The Tackle: Minor flaw Tom Lynch needs to eradicate
It might be nitpicking, but Robbo has noticed an annoying flaw in star Tiger Tom Lynch’s game that the big forward must fix. LIKES & DISLIKES
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AFL Teams: Hawks forward line gets boost, star Cat returns
Hawthorn has added two key forward line cogs for its Easter Monday clash against Geelong, while the Cats welcome back a midfield star. TEAMS
Malthouse: Defensive trend worse than mullet’s resurrection
Body pressure in the backline remains a basic fundamental of the game, yet with the highball it’s quickly disappearing and teams are paying a heavy price, writes Mick Malthouse.
AFL star’s dilemma over $8m trigger
Star midfielder Josh Kelly faces a significant $8 million contract dilemma at season’s end in the midst of a subpar start to his 2021 campaign and “renewed interest” from rival clubs.
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Round 1 teams: Who made the final cut?
After months of speculation, we finally have the answers to the questions we have been waiting for. Who got the call up for Round 1 and who missed out? See the final Round 1 teams right here.
Crystal Ball: The big calls for 2019
With the 2019 season underway tonight, recap the big calls our experts have made for the year ahead. Who will be right? Plus, check out their premier, wooden spoon and Brownlow Medal tips.
AFL tips: Reigning champ’s gutsy upset call
He’s the two-time defending Herald Sun tipping champ and one of his mottos is ‘don’t always back the favourite’. Chris Cavanagh hopes that pays for him in Round 1 as he’s one of the few to stray from the herd with one blockbuster clash.
AFL captains reveal their SuperCoach picks
It’s time to make your final SuperCoach decisions ahead of the first lockout, so who better to give you the lowdown on who to pick than AFL captains. They reveal who to pick, who to avoid the players they’d be picking first in their own SuperCoach teams.
Frustrated coaches want runner rule answers
Alastair Clarkson insists the runner rule is yet to be finalised, despite the AFL categorically stating it wouldn’t budge on the new restrictions. This comes with the season just three days away.
How hipster Stratton became Hawks skipper
Ben Stratton never considered himself leadership material but his teammates always thought otherwise, and a fork-in-the-road moment two years ago ultimately put him on the path towards the Hawthorn captaincy.
Scully tipped for earlier return
Hawthorn recruit Tom Scully could return earlier than expected with the hard-running wingman making speedy progress in his recovery from a serious ankle injury.
Blues can be in the top 8 mix: Malthouse
While many are predicting doom and gloom for Carlton in 2019, legendary coach Mick Malthouse isn’t one of them. He thinks the Blues could even be a top eight side. Read all Mick’s predictions here.
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