Last Monday, at just 58, Barry Mitchell was lying in Epworth Hospital wondering if the game he loves had almost killed him again. This is his confronting story the footy world needs to hear.
There’s a blueprint there – but the Bulldogs are still dillydallying over the future of their most successful coach. And there’s a big hazard sign in play, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Jake Kelly says concussion was a contributing factor to his retirement at the end of the 2024 season. Mark Robinson writes, Kelly isn’t the only one at or near the concussion “red zone.”
Arch rivals Carlton and Collingwood have adopted different strategies in their search for their next premiership. Which path will prove successful? JON RALPH examines the question.
It’s difficult keeping up with Hok Ball because the moments seem to get bigger, louder and more outrageous, writes MARK ROBINSON. But behind the noise is a serious group of kids.
It was Port Adelaide’s biggest game of the year, and they choked, writes Mark Robinson. And with either the Bulldogs or Hawks waiting, it’s going to be a long week for Ken Hinkley.
Chris Scott has astonished even his closest admirers with another top-four finish. Insiders and opponents tell MARK ROBINSON what makes the Cats coach a modern great.
Finals football separates the good from the great. Mark Robinson writes, for Ken Hinkley to become a coaching great, his destiny lies in the hands of Port’s dynamic midfield superstars.
The shock announcement this week that Collingwood president Jeff Browne had already set up a succession plan had the industry talking. MARK ROBINSON reveals just what is being said.
The Christian Petracca situation is not only weird to the fans, MARK ROBINSON reports, it’s also weird for some of the players at the Demons, who recently discussed the star’s future.
There’s no right or wrong answer, but there are plenty of tough calls to be made about this year’s All-Australian side. Mark Robinson presents his team and the captain of footy’s best side.
The season doesn’t need to be extended, writes MARK ROBINSON in The Tackle. Can you imagine if we had another round this weekend following the shambolic results on Saturday?
Let’s not duck and dive, writes MARK ROBINSON, the Saints are a better performing team without Max King in their side. What does that mean for next year?
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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