John Longmire would be the front runner if coach of the year was awarded today. Justin Longmuir and Chris Scott are also contenders, but MARK ROBINSON writes that none of them have come from the clouds like Sam Mitchell.
Where exactly are the Saints at? It’s something many have pondered this year. MARK ROBINSON goes straight to the top to find out, asking the hard questions of St Kilda president Andrew Bassat.
North Melbourne has a beauty in Luke Davies-Uniacke. He could well be the highest paid player if he leaves the Roos, but MARK ROBINSON writes that North needs to make sure he stays. See more likes and dislikes here.
There’s a bad vibe at Port – and that vibe might soon turn into a virus, writes Mark Robinson. And, at that point, the club’s search must go beyond who’s already there.
Laura Kane was born across the road from the MCG, and her father wasn’t going to miss an opportunity to show her the home of footy. Mark Robinson sat down with the new AFL GM of footy.
The AFL exchange period is almost here – and it’s an important time for the 10 clubs who missed finals. These are the moves, deals and list calls your team should make to bounce back.
Tom Liberatore or Jack Viney? What about Zach Merrett? Mark Robinson has made the call in his All Australian team for 2023 – one that has a few surprises. See it here.
Darcy Parish is being portrayed as the poster boy for everything that stinks at Essendon, and that’s unfair, writes Mark Robinson. There are real issues – problems that run much deeper.
Is a loss more valuable than a win this weekend? MARK ROBINSON argues that it is time to a have the dark conversation about tanking in the AFL.
There was plenty of positivity surrounding Essendon in 2023, that was until they copped a 126-point belting. Jay Clark names his likes and dislikes from a wild round 23.
It’s been a long time since Carlton was truly respected — and even feared. But this Blues outfit is writing its own history two months after it looked destined to finish in the bottom four. MARK ROBINSON analyses how.
Trent Cotchin is gone, Jack Riewoldt is gone, it’s time for the Tigers to consider whether or not they need Dustin Martin, or whether they need draft capital, writes Mark Robinson.
It’s not a simple science picking a coach, but one AFL great is mystified as to why the Suns are so keen on Damien Hardwick. Mark Robinson asks what really makes a great AFL coach.
Jeremy Howe hasn’t been the same since returning from a broken arm, unable to find a role – but expert analyst Mick McGuane has an answer to one of Collingwood’s dilemmas.
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