What AFL ratbags should learn from Cousins
Ben Cousins was a severe ice addict but was able to stay off drugs for two seasons when his career depended on it because he knew the ramifications if he failed a test.
Jon Ralph
You’re not in the boxing ring, Mummy
Shane Mumford must have missed the memo because the AFL made it clear punches will no longer be tolerated. So what he did in an official practice game was just reckless, writes JON RALPH.
Origin key to making AFLX a hit
The AFLX concept provided plenty of thrills but it lacked was a sense of tribalism because no one really cared which team won or who took home the trophy, writes JON RALPH.
Saints’ big problem to keep Richo up at night
WHILE other clubs strengthened their lists during the trade/free agency period, St Kilda didn’t as its ruck stocks continue to be a huge problem. Is Billy Longer up to it? What about Lewis Pierce? Alan Richardson has his work cut out, Jon Ralph writes.
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