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.
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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.
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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.
McGuane: All the early hits and misses for 2024
Five rounds – including Opening round – is enough time to get a gauge on who is firing – and who is floundering – this season. Mick McGuane runs his eye over the hits and misses.
‘Unacceptable’: McGuane’s great fear for Tigers, Yze
Injury-ravaged Richmond is enduring a tough start to life under new coach Adem Yze. But as MICK MCGUANE writes, the Tigers only have themselves to blame for an “unacceptable” issue which has reared its head.
McGuane: Why ‘soft’ Pies need to be wary of contender Swans
The Pies were soft and lacked physicality last week, writes MICK MCGUANE, and that won’t get the job done when they face a Sydney side with all the makings of a flag contender in 2024.
McGuane: The Stringer ‘compromise’ Dons can’t afford
At his best, Jake Stringer is a match winner but there were times in 2023 when he wasn’t properly prepared. This must not be accepted by Essendon in 2024 writes MICK MCGUANE.
McGuane: Who the Pies must send to Toby Greene
Toby Greene sees the play unfold better than any forward in the AFL, so which Pie goes to him? Mick McGuane analyses who get’s the job and where tonight’s preliminary final will be won.
McGuane: Power plan that can stifle rampant Giants
The pressure is on at Port to avoid a straight-sets finals exit, but the Power have responded to pressure all year. Mick McGuane analyses how GWS or the Power book a date with the Pies.
The stat Blues rank 18th for and why it’s a big worry
Is Carlton really ready to come from the clouds and make a premiership charge from outside the top four, or will Sydney spoil the party on Friday night? Mick McGuane has the answers.
McGuane: The clubs that could come for Blues duo
They are both talented but perennial whipping boys for Blues fans, but what other clubs might be interested in Jack Silvagni and Paddy Dow?
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