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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Dustin Martin of the Tigers looks dejected as he leaves the pitch during the round 17 AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Richmond Tigers at Spotless Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

The case for why the Tigers will miss the finals

They made waves with the recruitment of Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper. But not everyone is convinced the Tigers will be there when the whips are cracking.

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MELBOURNE . 24/09/2022. AFL Grand Final. Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans at the MCG. Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats during the 3rd qtr. . Picture by Michael Klein

Malthouse: Cats’ only vulnerability never exposed

Geelong was all class, all game. But total dominance was always assured when it turned its only real weakness into a strength, writes Mick Malthouse.

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Malthouse: How to coach your team to a premiership

Mick Malthouse has coached both winning and losing AFL grand final teams. He give his recipe for getting the upper hand in the big one.

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Malthouse: Are slow Tigers at risk of being overtaken?

Richmond’s midfield isn’t quick, but will two additions add any of the speed they need to improve their ladder position? Or will rivals go past in the fast lane?

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Malthouse trade verdicts: Beware ‘Luke Hodge syndrome’

Master coach Mick Malthouse runs the rule over this year’s likely trade moves, with a warning for clubs hoping to emulate the success of Luke Hodge’s move to Brisbane.

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MELBOURNE. 16/06/2022.. AFL Round 15. Richmond vs Carlton at the MCG . Charlie Curnow of the Blues tries to bend his shot on Goal during the 3rd qtr. . Photo by Michael Klein

Malthouse: ‘Selfish’ acts cost Blues a finals spot

Carlton is not lacking in manpower or ability but there are crucial areas the Blues need to improve to be a serious contender in 2023, writes Mick Malthouse.

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Malthouse: Rudderless Dons should look at captain next

Off the the field, with Ben Rutten’s sacking, Essendon has proven itself rudderless. And they might have a leadership problem on-field, too, writes Mick Malthouse.

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Malthouse: ‘Ridiculous rules’ have made AFL unfair playing field

Mick Malthouse has taken almighty swipe at some of the ‘ridiculous’ new rules, claiming they threaten to leave a vast chasm between those who can exploit them and those who cannot.

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Malthouse: Secret ingredient any coach needs to win flag

The history of the AFL is littered with great coaches who never won a premiership, so what is the secret ingredient a coach needs to hold that elusive premiership cup?

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Malthouse: Injury-hit stars who should call time

A number of injury-hit players will be forced to consider retirement, and for some it may be the best choice. Mick Malthouse assesses every veteran.

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