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.
‘Brain bashed’: Carlton great reveals ‘scary’ health battle
Mark Maclure concedes punches to his head during his decorated playing career have taken their toll. MARK ROBINSON chats to the Blues great about his ‘scary’ health diagnosis.
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.
Dusty retires: How ‘emotional’ superstar broke news to Tigers
Dustin Martin had been ‘indecisive’ for weeks – but this morning he made the final call and told his teammates. Plus, Brendon Gale confirms Richmond fans will have one final chance to say goodbye.
Robbo: Maybe Charlie doesn’t have the workrate, says Carey
One of the game’s greatest key forwards Wayne Carey has put it on Charlie Curnow to make more contests after a quiet match against Collingwood.
The Tackle: Hawks exposed? The issue Mitchell’s men must fix quick
Hawthorn were cruising in the nation’s capital, then all of a sudden, the tsunami came quick and fast. Mark Robinson writes, we should have seen it coming in THE TACKLE.
Robbo: Bramble, Bevo and a journey from ‘nowhere’
When Sam Mitchell looked Lachie Bramble in the eye and told him he was no longer wanted, the former Hawk was lost. Enter Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs. MARK ROBINSON uncovers the truth about the SSP success story.
Racism scandal twist: Pies staffer sacked after turning whistleblower
Mark Cleaver’s move to reach out to two senior footy reporters to blow the whistle on the alleged racist behaviour of chief executive Craig Kelly cost him his job at Collingwood.
The reason Dusty won’t snare big Gold Coast payday
Gary Ablett Jr was paid stacks of AFL cash to head to the Gold Coast, but there’s a big reason Dusty wouldn’t should he decide to move, while Lance Franklin is considering a return to football.
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