Can we find time to celebrate Gaz?
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.
Jon Ralph
Can Tigers win flag without Rance?
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.
How Richo should really be judged
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.
What AFL ratbags should learn from Cousins
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