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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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Shock twist in AFL’s ‘off the books’ drug test probe

WorkSafe is set to probe the AFL’s ‘off the books’ drug testing after a complaint from the parent of a player who says he was disgusted by the revelations.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power leave the ground after losing the round 15 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval, on June 22, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Robbo: The storm not even loyal Hinkley can survive

There’s a bad vibe at Port – and that vibe might soon turn into a virus, writes Mark Robinson. And, at that point, the club’s search must go beyond who’s already there.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 15 match between the Melbourne Demons and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 22, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Tackle: The ‘mighty player’ North must try to keep

North Melbourne has a beauty in Luke Davies-Uniacke. He could well be the highest paid player if he leaves the Roos, but MARK ROBINSON writes that North needs to make sure he stays. See more likes and dislikes here.

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Danny Ellis supplied photos for Mark Robinson column Saturday June 21 2024

Robbo: Goodbye Danny Ellis, a great mate and better bloke

Danny Ellis was everything that makes community sporting clubs great. But more than anything, he was a great friend to many. MARK ROBINSON pays tribute to his close mate after his death at the age of 57.

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‘I nearly got sacked’: How Swan salvaged Hall of Fame career

In the early days of his Collingwood career, Dane Swan came close to being given his marching orders. The newly-minted Hall of Fame inductee tells MARK ROBINSON how he turned it around while still being part of the ‘Rat Pack’.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIAÃ June 16, 2024. AFL Round 14. North Melbourne vs Collingwood at Marvel Stadium. Nick Daicos of the Magpies celebrates as the final siren sounds and the Magpies win by 1 point . Pic: Michael Klein

Robbo: The state of AFL umpiring is the worst I’ve seen

In nearly 30 years of covering footy, the umpiring has never been more in disarray, writes MARK ROBINSON. The AFL has a problem – and it cannot be ignored.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Joel Amartey of the Swans celebrates a goal with team mates including Hayden McLean while Taylor Adams of the Swans gets pushed by Mitchell Hinge of the Crows and gets a free kick infront of goal during the 2024 AFL Round 14 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval on June 15, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Tackle: Taunting should be banned after Adams fiasco

Taylor Adams goaded Mitch Hinge into sacking him after celebrating a Joel Amartey goal. MARK ROBINSON thinks Adams shouldn’t have been rewarded for ‘being a punk’.

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‘I was born to play AFL’: Robbo on the prophecy of Dusty

Dustin Martin once said he was born to play AFL. Rarely has a future draft prospect been so right. MARK ROBINSON charts Dusty’s journey from shy Castlemaine kid to modern-day superstar.

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Neale Daniher with Essendon football club players at the clubhouse Hanger ahead of Freeze at the G. Neale Daniher laughs at his brother Terry as he talks of life on the farm growing up. Picture: David Caird

The Tackle: It’s time Neale got a statue

In the 10th year of Neale Daniher’s struggle with MND and the incredible movement to raise funds to find a cure, it’s time to renew calls for a statue in his honour, writes MARK ROBINSON.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between The Collingwood Magpies and Kuwarna (Adelaide Crows) at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Robbo: Pendles the Tassie coach? Why Devilish plan could work

All the talk is about Nathan Buckley coaching the Devils. But could Tasmania be courting the wrong Magpies champion? Scott Pendlebury, might be the one, writes MARK ROBINSON – and they need to act now.

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