De Goey the ultimate midfield wildcard
Jordan De Goey has quickly developed into Collingwood’s ultimate midfield wildcard, thrown into the centre square with great effect in the second half of games this season. 360 VIEW
Jon Ralph
How Hird can help tackle the AFL’s mental health battle
James Hird has been refreshingly frank about what caused his mental health issues. Instead of bashing him over his desire to return to Essendon, Jon Ralph says the AFL should use him for his mental health advocacy.
Pagan: Time for Jack Silvagni to leave Blues
Jack Silvagni has been left languishing in Carlton’s VFL side, unable to break into the worst team in the competition. Former Blues’ coach Denis Pagan says a tough decision could be the key to kickstarting his career.
Why are the Blues so far behind Brisbane?
Carlton and Brisbane started their rebuilds at similar times. Now one club is playing some of the most attractive footy in the league while the other hasn’t scored 100 points for 58 matches. What’s gone wrong for the Blues?
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Free agents thin on the ground
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Mark the man to revive Bombers
ESSENDON spent a season in limbo. Mark Harvey is the club legend that can come in and restore some respect.
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Why Paul Roos will pay his way
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Blows have Hird in a corner
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