McGuane: Danger’s moment, big Scott call, Cats playing for careers
Where has Geelong’s premiership defence slipped up, and can the Cats still make a back-to-back charge? Analyst Mick McGuane pulls apart the Cats’ biggest issues.
Expert Opinion
Ruthless clubs sniff chance to pounce on King
Ben King hasn’t kicked a goal for four weeks. He is so out of sorts, it’s impossible not to believe rival clubs are inquiring about his future. Is it getting too much for him?
How Channel 7 can fix Friday night footy’s glaring issue
Would Channel 7 really give up the money it makes from Better Homes and Gardens to appease footy fans? Incoming AFL CEO Andrew Dillon must give them no choice, writes Jon Ralph.
Why the cost of Hawks pick keeps growing
The Hawks were so intent on getting Josh Weddle last year they traded up to pick 18 to get him. But as the picks they gave up continue to increase in value, did they give away too much?
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Robbo: Where recruiting genius ranks Selwood pick
Stephen Wells has plucked stars from nowhere with late draft picks. He spoke to Mark Robinson about where former pick 7 Joel Selwood sits on his all-time list.
Robbo: Why Danger deserved to stand on footy’s Everest
Footy doesn’t make promises to anyone, and Patrick Dangerfield said he didn’t need a premiership cup to feel complete. But he earned this, writes Mark Robinson.
McGuane: The All-Australian Cat who needs finals ‘redemption’
Every player in the Cats v Lions preliminary final has a role to play, but how important are they? Mick McGuane ranks every player from 1-44.
The Tackle: Dees’ Grundy trade play is a head scratcher
Wise heads are confused as to why the Demons have targeted Brodie Grundy, all while having a glaring positional failure in another area, writes Mark Robinson.
Malthouse: Are slow Tigers at risk of being overtaken?
Richmond’s midfield isn’t quick, but will two additions add any of the speed they need to improve their ladder position? Or will rivals go past in the fast lane?
McGuane: The Pie who can’t hide on Saturday night
Collingwood and Fremantle both have their stars – but in finals, the bottom six players are just as important. Mick McGuane looks at who must stand up at the G.
The Tackle: Darcy can expect AFL call over Ginnivan whack
Jack Ginnivan isn’t the only big name guilty of trying to milk free kicks in finals. But Channel 7 commentator Luke Darcy crossed the line on Saturday, Robbo says.
McGuane: How Pies can bring on Cats’ September anxiety
There is no hiding from Geelong’s recent finals record – and there will be some anxious Cats if things don’t go to plan, writes Mick McGuane. Here’s what Collingwood must do.
Robbo: Will Bombers try to headhunt Hardwick?
Richmond’s season may be over but their era is not. However, that won’t stop a rival club asking the question of their coach and his plans for the future.
Can maligned Cat bury finals demons?
Reputations are made in September – for better or worse. And the next four weeks offers Gary Rohan a shot at redemption. See who lifts and who needs to prove themselves this year.
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