Robbo: Is Pies president set for AFL’s head office?
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.
Expert Opinion
Robbo: The weirdness clouding Demons’ Petracca problem
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.
Robbo’s All-Aus: Stars, snubs and the skipper of footy’s best 22
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 Tackle: Don’t extend the season after Saturday’s rubbish
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?
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The Tackle: Deliberate assault proves MRO is in shambles
Sam Darcy received a two-week ban for his hit on Brayden Maynard, but unlike the Peter Wright incident, never even made a play on the ball, writes Mark Robinson in The Tackle.
The Tackle: Overlapping games no issue when Saints play like that
At home, overlapping matches can make TV viewing problematic. But when St Kilda are dishing up these kind of performances, it makes the decision to stay fixed on one channel much easier. See all the R11 likes and dislikes here.
Robbo: How footy almost lost Stringer for good
At 20, Jake Stringer was one of the most exciting young stars in the game. Then his football world fell apart – and then, as Stringer admits, so did his life. He opens up to MARK ROBINSON on what made him almost walk away.
The Tackle: Ross is responsible for Saints’ ’breakdown’
The Saints have fallen well short of expectation the last two week, and it’s on Ross the Boss to fix. MARK ROBINSON writes on how the Saints are praying free agency can fix their woes.
As trouble brews, which Saints are playing for their careers?
Times are tough at the Saints, with some big calls to be made to find their next premiership side. MARK ROBINSON analyses their past, present and most importantly, their future.
The Tackle: Let’s not pussyfoot around, the Saints are a mess
St Kilda has lost by eight, four, one and five points this season, but gallantry runs out of patience, writes Mark Robinson. And the Saints have issues. All the round 9 likes, dislikes.
The Tackle: Maligned Bomber back in town
Not long ago, Darcy Parish was one of the worst-ranked midfielders in the AFL, now the ball magnet is well back to his best. Check out Robbo’s LIKES and DISLIKES from round 8.
Robbo: Understanding the real Simon Goodwin
Melbourne Demons coach Simon Goodwin is the master of calm, if not mystery. But what’s really behind that poker face? Mark Robinson goes back through his journey to find out.
The Tackle: Don’s doubters can jump in the lake
Hugh McCluggage could command $1.3 million a season as a free agent. But what about the quiet achiever taken at pick 1 in the same draft? Mark Robinson has a message for Andy McGrath’s critics.
Robbo: What extra time crusaders have wrong about footy
Both the Pies and Bombers thrilled on Anzac Day, but both made plenty of mistakes and showed plenty of grit to not give up, which is why a draw was so fitting, writes MARK ROBINSON.
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