Mick Mcguane

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Tom Jonas of the Power looks dejected after a loss during the 2023 AFL Round 02 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 25, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘One-paced plodder’: How teams are exploiting Port skipper

Tom Jonas has made a poor start to 2023, so much so that opposition teams are using him to gain an advantage. Mick McGuane has the analysis.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: James Worpel of the Hawks looks dejected as he walks from the field after defeatduring the round two AFL match between Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks at Sydney Cricket Ground, on March 26, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

AFL

‘Genuine car wreck’: Hawks’ damning lack of effort exposed

They might be the youngest list in the competition but that is no excuse when it comes to having a crack. And the Hawks have well below standard to start the year.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 04: Rory Lobb of the Bulldogs (C) and Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs run outduring the AFL Practice Match between the Western Bulldogs and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Ikon Park on March 04, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

AFL

Why anything less than a deep finals run is a failure for Dogs

The Dogs’ list profile suggests they should be one of the teams to beat this season. So anything less than a deep finals run will heap the pressure on coach Luke Beveridge.

Jacob Weitering, Tom Stewart and Allir Allir

Your SayAFL

Every AFL defence ranked and rated before the 2023 season

They say forwards sell memberships, midfielders get sponsorships, but defenders win premierships. Mick McGuane ranks every AFL defence here. Do you agree with his list? Have your say.

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Ben Brown of the Kangaroos is seen after suffering a concussion during the Round 20 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Collingwood Magpies at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, August 5, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Disaster waiting’: McGuane’s local footy concussion warning

Concussion issues aren’t just a concern for AFL players. They’re an issue at every level of footy. And few people understand that better than Collingwood premiership player and local coach Mick McGuane.

Mick McGuane

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Alex Rance of the Tigers high fives fans after winning the round 22 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 17, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

McGuane: Rance departure won’t stop Tiger dominance

The Tigers will miss superstar defender Alex Rance a lot. But his shock retirement will not stop the club from winning another premiership in 2020, writes Mick McGuane.

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