Let’s temper savaging of Gaff: King
AFL great David King was once Andrew Gaff’s coach. And while he isn’t defending his former player’s punch, he’s hit back at the backlash he’s received for one act of support following his post-match interview.
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Tigers have rivals Vlast in space
RICHMOND’s backline collapses with the discipline of the RAF Roulettes and what the opposition thought was a goal-scoring opportunity is quickly swallowed by the Yellow and Black Hole, writes David King.
King: Oliver can be Dees’ trump card
DEMON Clayton Oliver is the AFL’s best player when the ball is on the ground. But DAVID KING believes the young gun can be of far greater value — and Simon Goodwin needs to look at the Tigers to see how.
King: Radical rule changes could backfire
ZONING is regarded as the answer to decongest our game, and while improvements are needed, the AFL will be making a mistake if it rushes in these changes, writes DAVID KING.
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How the Dogs brought down Sydney
SYDNEY brought their intensity and courage fitting of their Bloods heritage, but the Western Bulldogs’ spirit and belief carried them to the glory, writes David King.
Five keys to this year’s Grand Final
DAVID King nominates his five key performance indicators that will make one of Sydney or the Western Bulldogs the 2016 premiers.
Will Cats’ brutal midfield pairing be enough?
THE one-two punch of Dangerfield and Selwood is almost impossible to limit, let alone stop. At what point do these two tip the game into Geelong’s favour?
Plenty against Swans but they can win
ADELAIDE is healthy and possess a forward line with multiple options, while John Longmire’s biggest headache is the functionality of the Swans forward 50, writes DAVID KING.
Kangaroos warning: Speed kills
ADELAIDE coach Don Pyke feels the need, the need for speed. And if that’s how the elimination final is played North Melbourne is in massive trouble, says DAVID KING.
King: Are the Eagles really back?
ADAM Simpson — aka Bart Cummings — seems to have timed this preparation to perfection, peaking at the pointy end of the year, writes DAVID KING.
Eight starters but flag race down to five
ALL eight finalists are bunched like a Tour de France peloton entering the hills and each team presents different reasons why it can become premier. DAVID KING RATES EVERY FINALIST.
Boomer deserved better than a press release
THERE is no logical reason for North Melbourne to delist Brent Harvey, but how the club made the announcement was downright disrespectful, writes David King.
Boomer: from little brat to AFL statesman
BRENT Harvey plays his record-breaking 427th game this weekend. Former teammate David King talks about the man they call “Boomer”.
Sloane fills void after Danger departure
WHEN Patrick Dangerfield left Adelaide, its flag hopes seemingly went with him. But in Rory Sloane, the Crows have uncovered another superstar who can lead them to glory.
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