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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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Essendon

Robbo: ‘Exploration in leadership’ behind key Dons’ US venture

Essendon’s search for finals success goes on, and to find some inspiration, three of their most important people will head to the US for some “leadership growth,” reports Mark Robinson.

AFL

Robbo: How AFL is making ‘boring’ soccer look silly

We’ve had eight different AFL premiers in the last decade. MARK ROBINSON speaks to a man that helped pave the way to deliver the most important ingredient in sport – hope.

AFL

The Tackle: What Lethal told Fagan – before and after epic flag

Leigh Matthews says history only remembers what happens on grand final day – so now Chris Fagan will get the recognition he deserves. MARK ROBINSON reviews the 2024 premiership legacy.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Chris Fagan, Senior Coach of the Lions celebrates with his players after winning the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Robbo: The 20 minutes of mayhem that will scar Swans

The masterful performance from Chris Fagan’s Lions was forged over several long winters, writes MARK ROBINSON. And its effect on the Swans might last much longer than that.

AFL

Robbo: The man from nowhere who climbed AFL summit

Chris Fagan etched his name into the history books by coaching Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership. And, as MARK ROBINSON finds out, his story was already worthy of acclamation. And it’s one that starts in a small mining town in western Tasmania.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Chris Fagan, Senior Coach of the Lions celebrates during the 2024 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 21, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Tackle: Let haters hate as Lions, Fagan outsmart Cats

Chris Fagan deserves plenty of credit for changing the manner in which the Lions were playing to haul in the Cats. MARK ROBINSON reviews the weekend’s action in The Tackle.

EXCLUSIVEAFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Jake Stringer and Nick Hind of the Bombers celebrate their win during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval on April 19, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Revealed: AFL Integrity warns Dons over players’ associates

AFL Integrity has warned Essendon to be vigilant over who it allows into its change rooms after concerns were raised about players’ associates.

AFL News

AFL Round 21 - Hawthorn v Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium , Coach Alastair Clarkson has a quiet word with Chris Fagan after the match. Melbourne. 21st August 2015. Picture: Colleen Petch.

Last-ditch bid to avoid Hawks racism Federal Court hearing

A last-ditch attempt has been launched to avoid the Hawthorn racism saga being dragged to a Federal Court hearing. MARK ROBINSON has exclusive details.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 13 , 2024. AFL. 2nd semi final. Port Adelaide vs Hawthorn at the Adelaide Oval. Ken Hinkley, head coach of the Power after semi final win . Pic: Michael Klein

Robbo: Port fury justified as Kenny locked in for 2025

Ken Hinkley will coach Port Adelaide next season – you can lock that in, writes MARK ROBINSON. But a certain AFL figure won’t be welcome, with the Power filthy at the league’s embarrassing overstep.

AFL

NCA. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. September 13, 2024. AFL Semi Finals. Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval. Port player Jase Burgoyne after the siren. Picture: Michael Klein

The Tackle: The young guns who kept Port’s dream alive

With their two best half-backs out of action, Port Adelaide had to get creative. Ken Hinkley turned to the son of a gun and an unknown mid-season rookie and was repaid in spades.

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