He’s been a key figure in Port Adelaide’s surge to the top of the AFL ladder and Mark Robinson says Charlie Dixon is playing with the passion and power of another former premiership spearhead. Plus, all Robbo’s Round 7 likes and dislikes.
A recruit who the Blues scored for nothing has been one of the finds of the year. And a feature of Jack Martin’s stellar performance against the Bulldogs had flashes of Cyril Rioli about it, writes Mark Robinson.
Richmond are at the crossroads after a horror month since the restart. But their win-loss record could be much worse with their Round 5 triumph acting as a facade. EVERY CLUB’S RESTART RATED
Shaun Burgoyne played as a deep forward against GWS and it didn’t work. Is he being played out of position or is there a much harder question facing the 37-year-old Hawthorn champ? Mark Robinson’s likes and dislikes.
UMPIRES’ boss Peter Schwab has rubbished claims players with bad behaviour records are targetted after Toby Greene was heard being told he had been getting “close to the edge”.
WHO’S been good, who’s struggling and who has question marks over them? After five rounds of the AFL season, JON ANDERSON looks at every club.
UPDATE: JOHN Longmire on Kieren Jack, likely Tiger changes for its trip to Adelaide, a serious blow for Fremantle and how will Melbourne cover its ruck crisis? INJURY LIST
THE TACKLE: THERE was plenty to like about the Hawks unheralded list of match winners yesterday — and then there was Cyril, MARK ROBINSON writes.
THE TACKLE: JOHN Worsfold says the banned Bomers have hit the wall already. Meanwhile, Hawthorn’s premiership stars face a whole new challenge. REPLAY ROBBO’S LIVE CHAT
SAM Mitchell thought he snapped his leg but hopes to play against Hawthorn on Sunday. Will he get up and will Collingwood hand Josh Daicos a fairytale Anzac Day debut? INJURY NEWS FROM EVERY CLUB.
HAVING used three first-round picks to snare Patrick Dangerfield and Zach Tuohy, Geelong is allowed to trade another future selection after the AFL clarified future-pick trading rules.
WILL the Cats recall a key duo? Is a young Sun set for a break? Get all the last minute team news, whispers and tips ahead of Round 4 of the AFL season.
AFL clubs and player agents are growing increasingly frustrated by the protracted pay negotiations with the players’ association certain to reject the league’s latest offer.
INJURY NEWS: GWS has been dealt a double blow with Ryan Griffen and Will Setterfield to miss 10 weeks after suffering ankle injuries.
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