The Tackle: Proof the Saints are better without Max King
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?
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Robbo: The rebuild secrets behind Baby Bombers-like Hawks
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.
Robbo: The country kids who became legends
Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins, two country boys with contrasting backgrounds, did things differently at the top level. But, as MARK ROBINSON writes, they have both left big footprints on their clubs – and our game.
‘I was born to play AFL’: Robbo on the prophecy of Dusty
Dustin Martin once said he was born to play AFL. Rarely has a future draft prospect been so right. MARK ROBINSON charts Dusty’s journey from shy Castlemaine kid to modern-day superstar.
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TACKLE: Big Blue needed to dominate clearance battles
The Blues have gone back to two ruckmen, and their clearance game has been well rewarded. MARK ROBINSON writes, it’s something they have to continue with in THE TACKLE.
Which Dogs Bevo sees as priorities to keep at the kennel
The Bulldogs have splashed cash on long-term contracts in the past two years, but MARK ROBINSON looks at which ones may be torn up and who Luke Beveridge wants to focus on instead.
Robbo: AFL and tribunal lets footy down with ‘good bloke’ defence
The Brisbane Lions’ defence of Charlie Cameron makes a mockery of the tribunal process, MARK ROBINSON writes of its “most mind-boggling decision” this year.
The Tackle: Butters had to be sanctioned for Dockers hit
Zak Butters escaped a suspension for his high hit on Freo’s Bailey Banfield, but a critical question is yet to be asked, why didn’t Freo get a free kick late? LIKES and DISLIKES from round 5.
Robbo: From ruthless sprays to computers and cuddles
Today’s coaches’ box is a computer convention, writes Mark Robinson. Long gone are the days of personal abuse and player tears. Here’s how, what and who changed over the years.
The Tackle: Why Blues and Cats aren’t afraid of losing clearances
The Blues and Cats are sitting 17th and 18th in clearance numbers across the league, but there’s one factor which shows it doesn’t matter. MARK ROBINSON names his likes and dislikes from Gather Round.
Robbo: What do footy’s greats think of the modern AFL?
The AFL has tried a lot of different things lately, but have they worked? Mark Robinson asks legends of the past five decades what they think of the modern game and schedule.
Robbo: Cornes better than cheap shots disguised as ‘harmless fun’
Kane Cornes has the knowledge to be one of footy’s best analysts. But as MARK ROBINSON writes, this time the outspoken TV and radio personality went too far and played the bully.
Robbo: Why AFL’s ‘nothing to see here’ mantra is tough to swallow
Other than deceiving the public, the clubs, the coaches and the large contingent of the playing cohort, there is nothing to see here, writes MARK ROBINSON of the AFL’s drug testing bombshell.
Analysis: How McRae can save Pendles, Sidebottom from sad end
Magpie legends Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom are under pressure to hold their spots as the club’s premiership defence flaters. But, a coaching great says one move can save the veteran pair.
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