Why our game is hurt by the AFL’s America obsession
The AFL is nothing like the main professional sports in the USA so, Mick Malthouse asks, why are they so obsessed with copying American gimmicks?
Mick Malthouse
Malthouse: ‘Mystery’ how Dew sackers think they’ve done right
Gold Coast moved to just a game outside the finals with a win over the Saints, but Stuart Dew isn’t there to see out the season. Mick Malthouse is baffled.
Malthouse: How to stop the ‘disease’ seeping through Eagles
Adam Simpson is in new territory as his Eagles flounder in last place, yet the end of this season is still vital and could define both Simpson and the football club’s futures, writes Mick Malthouse.
Malthouse: Why Pies’ ‘Bazball’ scares rivals into submission
Collingwood play a style of footy that most resembles modern English test cricket – keep throwing it around until something breaks. And it is scary to opposition teams.
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Malthouse: The ugly truths behind coaching’s sleepless nights
Six months after I finished coaching I finally slept a full night, writes Mick Malthouse. The pressure is relentless and the self doubt is real. This is life as a senior AFL coach.
Malthouse: Why the game as we know it is in strife
The AFL season is in full swing, but there’s been plenty of controversy surrounding a number of suspensions. Here’s why Mick Malthouse thinks the game is in danger.
Malthouse: Saints’ clear similarities to 2009-10 grand final sides
The current Saints team is already playing with the Ross Lyon methodology. And there are similarities between his players now and his side a decade ago, writes Mick Malthouse.
Malthouse: Umpiring call that is killing the game
The stop-start nature of these umpiring calls goes directly against the grain of a fast free-flowing contest. And Mick Malthouse believes it is killing the game.
Currency crash: Fyfe’s trade value ‘next to zero’
Mick Malthouse has had questions over Nat Fyfe since a decision dating back to AFLX. Now that his performance has dropped, what should the Dockers do with him?
Malthouse: Cats’ only vulnerability never exposed
Geelong was all class, all game. But total dominance was always assured when it turned its only real weakness into a strength, writes Mick Malthouse.
Malthouse: How to coach your team to a premiership
Mick Malthouse has coached both winning and losing AFL grand final teams. He give his recipe for getting the upper hand in the big one.
Malthouse: Are slow Tigers at risk of being overtaken?
Richmond’s midfield isn’t quick, but will two additions add any of the speed they need to improve their ladder position? Or will rivals go past in the fast lane?
Malthouse: ‘Ridiculous rules’ have made AFL unfair playing field
Mick Malthouse has taken almighty swipe at some of the ‘ridiculous’ new rules, claiming they threaten to leave a vast chasm between those who can exploit them and those who cannot.
Malthouse: Secret ingredient any coach needs to win flag
The history of the AFL is littered with great coaches who never won a premiership, so what is the secret ingredient a coach needs to hold that elusive premiership cup?
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