Robbo: Be better at tackling toxic men’s culture, AFL
The AFL has made some great strides in making women feel comfortable and welcome in the game, but why can’t they be more open when it comes to sharing bad news, asks Mark Robinson.
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The Tackle: Forgotten Daicos driving Pies finals hopes
Nick Daicos is a $1.70 favourite to win the AFL’s rising star award but it’s the form of his brother who should be turning heads, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Robbo: It’s clinically impossible for players to control emotions
AFL players under 25 don’t have the brain development to control their reaction to umpire decisions – Mark Robinson explains why.
Ginnivan: Why comparisons to Ballantyne are off mark
Emergent Pie firebrand Jack Ginnivan has been compared to former Fremantle agitator Hayden Ballantyne. Here’s why the “annoying” teen says that’s off the mark.
The Tackle: Dissent rule has changed already
Footy’s most contentious rule has changed for the better, writes Mark Robinson. See what Robbo noticed, plus his full likes and dislikes from Round 6.
Robbo: Next big question in fascinating Dusty career
Dustin Martin is getting closer to a Punt Road return but the question of when is far from the biggest when it comes to the superstar’s career, writes Mark Robinson.
It’s time to fix the confusion ‘wrecking the game’
According to Jeff Kennett, nobody understands what’s happening on the ground anymore – not the fans, players or umpires themselves. And he has a message for the AFL.
‘We won’t sulk and cry’: Heppell fires back at criticism
Under-fire Essendon was slammed for socialising with the Dockers after their weekend beating, but the Bombers’ captain has fired back, saying win or lose, he refuses to be a “bad sport”.
Kennett, Hawks breakthrough in Cyril rift
Is this the first step in Cyril Rioli burying the hatchet with Hawthorn? Hawks president Jeff Kennett has revealed he has connected with the disgruntled Hawks’ great.
Robbo: Ump dissent ‘AFL’s weapon of mass destruction’
Players are disillusioned, fans are beside themselves and the game is suffering. The AFL now has serious issues to address on umpire dissent, writes Mark Robinson.
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