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Mark RobinsonChief Football Writer

Mark Robinson is News Corp’s and CODE Sports chief football writer. He has covered AFL in Melbourne for the Herald Sun for 25 years. Robbo is an award-winning journalist and an institution in Melbourne with his hard-hitting columns, analysis and news breaking in the AFL space. He has reported on coaches coming and going and players reaching the greatest heights. He is also a founding co-host of Fox Footy’s AFL 360.

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Premiership hero Paul Weston is nominating for the Essendon board

‘In games we give up’: Flag hero savages Dons as board war looms

‘We are no longer feared, we’re certainly not respected’ – Essendon premiership player Paul Weston has had enough. He tells MARK ROBINSON exclusively about his plan for change.

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Dean Cox has taken over from John Longmire.

Swans address Longmire bombshell, lock in successor

John Longmire is out as Sydney coach, ending his 15-year tenure in charge of the Swans. And, the 2024 grand finalists have moved quickly to lock in his replacement.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Marlion Pickett of the Tigers acknowledges Brad Ebert of the Power as he is taken from the ground after suffering a concussion during the AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on October 16, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Robbo: The complexities, fears clouding AFL concussion debate

Past AFL players are living in fear of the long-term impact of head knocks. But as MARK ROBINSON writes, the issue has become clouded by factors beyond the health impacts of playing football.

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Barry Mitchell opens up to Mark Robinson

‘We’ve got champions who are zombies’: Mitchell’s plea for help

Last Monday, at just 58, Barry Mitchell was lying in Epworth Hospital wondering if the game he loves had almost killed him again. This is his confronting story the footy world needs to hear.

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Alastair Clarkson, Hawthorn (left) and Chris Fagan look on during the Hawthorn Hawks training session at the Ricoh Centre, Melbourne on September 04, 2014. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media)

Private settlement ends two-year Hawks racism saga

After two days of mediation, a confidential resolution has been reached between Hawthorn and former players and their partners, MARK ROBINSON reports.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: James Sicily of the Hawks looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Second Semi Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on September 13, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Robbo: Hawks don’t deserve ‘broken’ $1 million trophy

Hawthorn were handed $1 million for winning the McClelland Trophy, yet both their AFL and AFLW sides were knocked out in the semi-finals. MARK ROBINSON says it’s an embarrassment.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Luke Beveridge, Senior Coach of the Bulldogs looks on during the 2024 AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Robbo: The big Beveridge call Dogs need to make

There’s a blueprint there – but the Bulldogs are still dillydallying over the future of their most successful coach. And there’s a big hazard sign in play, writes MARK ROBINSON.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Rowan Marshall (left) and Jack Steele of the Saints (centre) look dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between Narrm (Melbourne) and Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Robbo: Saints shafted on fixture, and Bassat should be filthy

After St Kilda president Andrew Bassat’s clips at the AFL Draft system, you’d have every right to be sceptical about their 2025 fixture compared to some other clubs, writes Mark Robinson.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. September 28, 2024. AFL Grand Final between the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans at the MCG. Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan and co-captain Lachie Neale hug after the win. Picture: David Caird

Robbo: Fagan’s sacrifice to keep premiership Lions ‘on edge’

Chris Fagan would probably have every right to demand whatever from the Lions after their 2024 premiership. Fagan tells Mark Robinson why he wants to keep his club on their toes.

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Feb96- John Beveridge former footballer pictured with his son Luke holds a some old photos of his father Jack who played for Collingwood in the 30's. Luke will play for St.Kilda like his father. /afl/aussie rules football

‘Footy, then family’: Robbo on the legacy of John Beveridge

Despite John Beveridge devoting his life to football, his children have fond memories of their late father. MARK ROBINSON chats with Dogs coach Luke as he and sister Cath take time to reflect on their dad’s legacy.

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