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Mick Malthouse is the Sunday Herald Sun’s quintessential voice on football. He is a triple premiership coach – at West Coast in 1992 and 1994 and Collingwood in 2010. He holds the record for most AFL/VFL games coached – leading Footscray, West Coast, Collingwood and Carlton for a total of 718 games. His columns and opinions are hard-hitting, informative and a must read for footy fans.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Lions coach Chris Fagan is acknowledged by Magpies coach Craig McRae during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Malthouse: McRae’s mind games got better of Lions, Fagan

The mind games kicked off well before the game, and AFL legend Mick Malthouse says it was Craig McRae who got the better of Chris Fagan on Saturday with some shrewd moves.

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Why our game is hurt by the AFL’s America obsession

The AFL is nothing like the main professional sports in the USA so, Mick Malthouse asks, why are they so obsessed with copying American gimmicks?

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Suns head coach Stuart Dew during the round 16 AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies at Heritage Bank Stadium, on July 01, 2023, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Malthouse: ‘Mystery’ how Dew sackers think they’ve done right

Gold Coast moved to just a game outside the finals with a win over the Saints, but Stuart Dew isn’t there to see out the season. Mick Malthouse is baffled.

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Malthouse: Heroes and villains of AFL’s goalkicking conundrum

Goalkicking is where the AFL’s heroes and villains are made all season, yet recently there have been more villains that heroes like Dan Houston. Mick Malthouse analyses where the issues lie.

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West Coast coach Adam Simpson during the Round 15 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and West Coast Eagles at the SCG on June 24, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Malthouse: How to stop the ‘disease’ seeping through Eagles

Adam Simpson is in new territory as his Eagles flounder in last place, yet the end of this season is still vital and could define both Simpson and the football club’s futures, writes Mick Malthouse.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Jordan Dawson of the Crows reacts after their loss during the 2023 AFL Round 07 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval on April 30, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Malthouse: Why Pies’ ‘Bazball’ scares rivals into submission

Collingwood play a style of footy that most resembles modern English test cricket – keep throwing it around until something breaks. And it is scary to opposition teams.

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MELBOURNE - June 11 : AFL. Disappointed Carlton players head to the rooms after the round 13 AFL match between Carlton and Essendon at the MCG on June 11, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Malthouse: Simple fixes that could stop ‘bloodletting’ at Carlton

It is hard for clubs to bounce back when morale is so low. AFL legend Mick Malthouse assesses the small things at the Blues that could help turn their season around.

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Malthouse: King’s Birthday clash a battle of football ideologies

The Pies and Dees are two successful teams, yet both play completely differently. Mick Malthouse analyses where Monday’s war of football ideologies will be won and lost.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: Bombers head coach Brad Scott celebrates winning with Zach Merrett during the round 10 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 20, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Malthouse: The pass mark for Brad Scott

Brad Scott has predictably been able to straighten the Bombers up – but is their season still a failure if they don’t make finals? Mick Malthouse assesses all 18 clubs.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Kangaroos head coach Alastair Clarkson walks around the boundary during the round four AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium, on April 07, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Malthouse: The ugly truths behind coaching’s sleepless nights

Six months after I finished coaching I finally slept a full night, writes Mick Malthouse. The pressure is relentless and the self doubt is real. This is life as a senior AFL coach.

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