The Tackle: Pies, Dons’ unfair advantage over SA clubs
The AFL will always maximise crowds ahead of anything else, but both Adelaide teams have every right to cry foul over this glaring integrity issue, writes Mark Robinson.
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The Tackle: Carlton ‘dud trade’ talk running out of puff
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra has come under fire for his output considering what the Blues gave up for him. Now, he’s repaying the faith in spades. See all Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
‘I still marvel’: Scott sees no end to Hawkins run
Tom Hawkins has kicked his career best haul in the Cats’ win over Essendon, and coach Chris Scott does not see the end in sight for the veteran forward.
The Tackle: Was quiet captain really ready to return?
Jack Steele appeared unhappy and uncomfortable in the Saints win over the Blues. Was his short stint on the sidelines really enough? See all the round 6 likes and dislikes.
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The Tackle: ‘Unedifying’ scene spilt into commentary box
Drop, act, dive, repeat. The ugly free kick issues plaguing the game spilt into the commentary box on the weekend. It’s all become unedifying, Mark Robinson writes. LIKES, DISLIKES
Trade latest: Dogs drop big hint on Dunkley talks
Josh Dunkley almost left for Essendon two years ago. Now he’s at the top of the Bulldogs’ priority re-signing list – and he’s not the only big name out of contract. Here’s the latest.
McGuane: Moves your club should be making in the run home
Whether it be for finals or next year, hard calls have to be made at the pointy end of the season. Mick McGuane looks at what moves your coach should be making at your club.
Hodge: What North needs to turn Clarko’s head
The romance of Alastair Clarkson returning to North Melbourne in its time of need is undeniable. But, there’s a big issue one former skipper says needs addressing first.
Robbo: Will more heads roll at Kangaroos?
David Noble paid the price for North Melbourne’s horror season, but he might not be the last big name in the gun, writes Mark Robinson.
Robbo: AFL must pay free kicks against duckers
The AFL needs to make a big rule change that will dissuade players from an action that can contribute to brain trauma, writes Mark Robinson.
Sacked: Inside Tigers, Blues coaches’ punch on
Tony Jewell and Carlton coach Percy Jones took a swing at each other in one of footy’s most-infamous coaching barneys. The former Richmond mentor reveals why in the Sacked Podcast.
The Tackle: Robbo picks his most disappointing player of 2022
Two years ago, he was inside the top-15 of Mark Robinson’s list of the 50 best AFL players. Today, he wouldn’t be in Robbo’s top 300. See all the round’s likes and dislikes.
Robbo: Old Cats’ new tricks breed premiership confidence
If you didn’t know before Thursday night’s result, the Cats are raging premiership chances. But they’re not doing it the old Geelong way. Mark Robinson on the new Cats.
Dew’s hopes for Suns’ future after new deal
Chasing a host of ‘firsts’ is among coach Stuart Dew’s wish list after recommitting to Gold Coast as speculation about his future has been put to bed.
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