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?
Instead of wondering if Gary Ablett has reached the end of his career, we should celebrate his genius and appreciate a champion of the game still strutting his stuff at age 34, writes JON RALPH.
Richmond might still be able to defy Alex Rance’s injury to win the 2019 premiership. But it will rely on youngsters with a combined three games’ AFL experience — and a new game style.
Luck has deserted Alan Richardson in what is effectively a contract year and we should reassess how we judge the St Kilda coach this season, writes JON RALPH.
ANDREW Demetriou is a deal-maker extraordinaire and his brinkmanship has Essendon on the ropes, writes Jon Ralph.
THE BUZZ: Does Essendon deserve to play for points next season? Live chat from 11.30am
PAUL Roos continues his flirtation with a return to AFL coaching, all but batting his eyelids at his pair of club suitors.
EVERY CLUB RATED: Who will be the best kid from this year’s draft crop? Jon Ralph gives a status report so far.
WHEN Ziggy Switkowski finished his report into Essendon’s regime, he came away with many disturbing conclusions – and one resounding positive.
TIGER Daniel Jackson could claim his first best-and-fairest. Who will win at your club? See Jon Ralph’s picks and have your say.
THE BUZZ: THE ART of negotiation is to be seen to find common ground, but still get your way in the end.
MELBOURNE players have had two coaches sacked. Now it’s time they performed. Replay live chat.
HAS Stephen Milne played his last game of AFL football?
ANALYSIS: MARK Neeld was the last to know his senior coaching career was over, never to be resuscitated.
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