Robbo: September stage set for ‘Jordan de Great’
Jordan De Goey starred in his first two finals and the Magpies’ fire starter is primed for another huge September. Robbo names the players who could own the finals.
Expert Opinion
The off-season trade, list calls every non-finalist must make
The AFL exchange period is almost here – and it’s an important time for the 10 clubs who missed finals. These are the moves, deals and list calls your team should make to bounce back.
The Tackle: Poster boy Parish not the problem at Dons
Darcy Parish is being portrayed as the poster boy for everything that stinks at Essendon, and that’s unfair, writes Mark Robinson. There are real issues – problems that run much deeper.
The Tackle: Do Bombers get a pass mark in 2023?
There was plenty of positivity surrounding Essendon in 2023, that was until they copped a 126-point belting. Jay Clark names his likes and dislikes from a wild round 23.
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The Tackle: Booers were dead wrong on ducking Pie
The loudest booing of the round came when the umpire didn’t pay a free kick to a Magpie. But as Mark Robinson explains, it was correct umpiring. See his likes and dislikes.
Jezza: Why I owe my mum so much
Before Mother’s Day, Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron reflects on how his mum, Kelly, put in the hours to get him to the top.
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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