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.
It’s the question Leigh Matthews would always ask and it’s maybe the most important factor in the premiership race, writes Jonathan Brown.
LANCE Franklin’s return to football after an off-season full of poisonous rumours and innuendo is a boost to all with mental health issues, writes Mark Robinson.
IT didn’t take long for the The Footy Show to dance on the distress of others — they were always going to be hypocrites in light of Garry Lyon’s plight, writes Mark Robinson.
THERE’S a line in the movie The Natural which is Richmond all over: ‘After today, whether you’re a goat or a hero, you’re going to make a great story.’
EDDIE McGuire’s grand plan for a boutique stadium next to the MCG has hit a $100 million hurdle. Seems the AFL has plans of its own for Etihad Stadium.
ROBBO ranks Buddy No.5 but the fans have him at 47. See Robbo’s list of the best AFL players and have your say in the readers’ Top 50. VOTE NOW + RECAP ROBBO’S LIVE CHAT
YOU have to marvel at Hawthorn’s skills but footy just isn’t as fun to watch as it was in the bash and crash days of the 1980s, writes Richard Hinds.
MARK Robinson has gone back to the drawing board and come up with a very dangerous SuperCoach team. What’s his secret?
CARLTON and eight other Victorian teams stripped almost $90 million from gamblers in the 2014-15 financial year.
MARK ROBINSON says the NAB Challenge is dead, but JON RALPH argues there needs to be a prize for the pre-season competition to be treated seriously. Who do you agree with?
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