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.
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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.
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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.
McGuane: Lock Port in for finals, but Ken’s boys are no flag threat
The ladder may not lie, but it’s certainly painting a better picture of the Power than they deserve right now, writes MICK MCGUANE. Mick grades Port Adelaide’s season so far.
Buddy, Goodes, McLeod: Mick McGuane’s top 10 Indigenous stars
Indigenous players help make the game special, with some of them being the AFL’s greatest stars. MICK MCGUANE lists his 10 favourite Indigenous AFL players.
McGuane: Pendles’ big challenge in Blues blockbuster
The Pies will miss some midfield troops in their blockbuster with the Blues, and AFL analyst MICK MCGUANE is putting the blowtorch on a Pies legend to stop Carlton’s main man.
Fans’ call: Blues engine room hard to beat
AFL analyst Mick McGuane has made his call on the AFL’s midfields from 1-18, but the fans have a different opinion. And the Blues top the readers’ poll. Have your say.
McGuane: Bevo’s Aaron Naughton conundrum
Aaron Naughton has been down on some key stats, but has been adding value to the Dogs in other ways. MICK McGUANE looks at the big talking points for the Dogs.
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