Midfield rankings: Only two players at Carlton Voss can trust
They might have the reigning Brownlow Medallist, but Carlton’s one-two punch in the midfield doesn’t even crack Mick McGuane’s top 10. Agree? Disagree? HAVE YOUR SAY.
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The nine true flag contenders – and why each can win it
Forget nine teams in this year’s premiership race completely, writes Mick McGuane. But, of the other nine, who are the true contenders? Find out here.
Prime opportunity arises for Voss to release pressure
Michael Voss has eased some of the pressure on him since a disastrous 0-4 start to the season, but Mick McGuane writes, there’s still plenty he needs to change at the Blues.
McGuane: ‘Chaos’ is Pies’ path to knocking off Lions yet again
Does Collingwood have a system that can topple Brisbane? Mick McGuane writes, there is a path for Craig McRae’s side to head into the Lion’s den and knock off the premiers.
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McGuane: AFL’s risers, fallers, best and the ‘unmitigated disaster’
A month into the 2025 AFL season, some clear patterns are beginning to emerge. Mick McGuane names his biggest improver, biggest slider, the side he’s worried about and the ‘unmitigated disaster’.
McGuane: History suggests Scott’s ‘inept’ defence won’t be fixed soon
The Bombers’ defence was hit for six against the Crows, is there improvement coming? Mick McGuane writes, based on Brad Scott’s history, Essendon fans shouldn’t hold their breath.
McGuane: What round 1’s biggest losers must change – or else
The return of Charlie Curnow won’t fix all of Carlton’s problems. MICK McGUANE pinpoints the moves round 1’s biggest losers must make to avoid another disaster this weekend.
1-18: Mick McGuane’s forward rankings will ‘ruffle a few feathers’
The superstars up forward can make or break your season. Who’s got the best crop of goalkickers in the AFL? Mick McGuane dissects where your club is at and ranks every forward line.
Every AFL midfield ranked: Who’s gonna step up and help Nick?
We know who runs the midfield at the Pies now, but who’s gonna step up and help Nick Daicos in 2025? The options seem limited. Mick McGuane rates every midfield group from best to worst.
McGuane: The trend Swans need to reverse to lift premiership cup
The Sydney Swans have had an Achilles heel all season, and in the biggest game of the season it could well cost them. MICK McGUANE unpacks each side’s path to victory.
‘Almost OCD’: Maxwell, Swan lift lid on Pendles
Getting to 400 games certainly isn’t for the ordinary. Dane Swan and Nick Maxwell open up on how Scott Pendlebury went about his extraordinary career.
McGuane: Every finals contender’s biggest concern revealed
There are 13 teams still in the race to play finals, but all of them have their issues. MICK McGUANE picks the problems apart — and looks at what sides can do to fix them in the run home.
McGuane: What Pies really need from Darcy Moore tonight
It’s a blockbuster at the MCG – and we’ll learn a lot about both Collingwood and Essendon tonight, writes MICK McGUANE. Will the real Darcy Moore stand up? The skipper isn’t Craig McRae’s only issue.
McGuane: Ladder be damned, Blues aren’t the second seed
The Blues are a team on the up, sitting second on the ladder at the bye. But MICK MCGUANE writes Carlton fans need to be calm, they’re not the full premiership package just yet.
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