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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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2011 Grand Final. Geelong v Collingwood. MCG. Dale Thomas and Mick Malthouse walks past Geelong as they celebrate.

Malthouse: The art of coaching in finals

THE wins are glorious and the losses haunt you forever. Ignore anyone who says a final is just another game, writes MICK MALTHOUSE.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Jack Watts of the Demons looks dejected after a loss during the 2017 AFL round 23 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Why Demons are in ninth hell

FOR five teams, missing the finals this year was a bitter disappointment — particularly for Melbourne — and MICK MALTHOUSE explains how they threw away their top eight hopes.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13: Todd Goldstein of the Kangaroos and Tim O'Brien of the Hawks compete in a ruck contest during the 2017 AFL round 21 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the University of Tasmania Stadium on August 13, 2017 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Malthouse: Time for a team in Tassie

THE state of football in Queensland versus Tasmania is an issue that can’t be ignored by the AFL and MICK MALTHOUSE says there’s a strong case for a team in Tasmania.

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**IMAGE ON HOLD FOR SUNDAY HERALD SUN FEATURE STORY - PLEASE DO NOT USE WITHOUT CONTACTING SHS PICTURE EDITOR** Worsfold. Essendon Coach John Worsfold talking about the future of the club. Picture: Eugene Hyland

Why Worsfold was perfect for Bombers

ESSENDON coach John Worsfold’s calm demeanour, competitive edge and distaste for individualism made him a perfect fit for a club battling back from the brink, writes MICK MALTHOUSE.

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AFL 2017 - Richmond v Hawthorn at the MCG. Richmond's Dustin Martin after kicking a 3rd qtr goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Malthouse: Why I’d love a Tigers flag

RICHMOND isn’t ready to win a premiership, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen, says MICK MALTHOUSE. And he should know better than anyone.

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## HAVE YOU /CHECKED COPYRIGHT /CLEARANCE ?? 28 Sept 2002. Collingwood's suspended Jason Cloke watches the AFL Grand Final. Bris Lions vs Collingwood from the race @ MCG. sport disappointed crowds tunnel

‘I believe he could have made the difference’

BETTER now than on grand final eve for Patrick Dangerfield. MICK MALTHOUSE writes some players — and some clubs — never recover from a dreaded finals suspension.

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Richmond vs. GWS Giants at the MCG. Richmond's Trent Cotchin 1st qtr . Pic: Michael Klein

Mick’s take: Can the Tigers win it all?

IT is the most even season in AFL history but who will rise up and win it all? Premiership coach MICK MALTHOUSE runs his eye over every team’s chances.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Nathan Buckley, coach of the Magpies speaks to his team during a quarter time break during the round 16 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 8, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

I feel for Bucks’ family: Malthouse

AS the blowtorch continues to be applied to Nathan Buckley, the Collingwood coach’s former mentor MICK MALTHOUSE recalls the trauma of coaching when your job is on the line.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Jack Watts of the Demons looks dejected after losing the round nine AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 21, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

How Melbourne can save its season

MELBOURNE’S barnstorming run to the top four was derailed last week with issues on and off the field. MICK MALTHOUSE answers six burning questions about the Demons.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Dyson Heppell of the Bombers and Jarryd Roughead of the Hawks pose during an AFL media opportunity at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 21, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Is your captain good enough?

CAPTAINCY has taken on a whole new meaning in today’s game. MICK MALTHOUSE gives his take on whether your club’s skipper can lead it to a premiership. VOTE

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