Ralphy’s big call: Early marquee games may torpedo big shots
A stacked early AFL fixture of marquee games in 2023 could be the undoing of some much-scrutinised teams, writes Jon Ralph.
Expert Opinion
How Clarko can get to the bottom of Roos enigma
Alastair Clarkson has a lot of work to do – but one of his most important jobs is working out Tarryn Thomas. Can he do it? Plus, the three other Roos who could take next step.
Why premiership Cats will get armchair ride to 2023 finals
They might have won the flag, but Geelong is about to get a back-ended schedule of home games at its redeveloped Cattery fortress. Here’s why.
Money trail that possibly exposed Brownlow robbery
A modern-day crimefighter helped pinpoint a series of allegedly fishy bets on the Brownlow Medal and embroiled an umpire. Mark Robinson on the scandal that’s shaken the footy world.
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‘Murdered from the outset’: How the AFL failed Gold Coast
Outspoken Gold Coast boss Tony Cochrane commends the AFL for setting up the new franchise, but says the league then dropped the ball. Read his amazing story.
McGuane: ‘Woeful’ Roos can’t use Shinboner name
Not much has gone right for North Melbourne this year but analyst Mick McGuane says one horror stat must improve if the Roos want to use the Shinboner name.
Malthouse: Who can actually win the flag from here?
Could it be Brisbane, Freo, Geelong or Melbourne? Or even Carlton? No team being standout favourites makes for a great finals series, Mick Malthouse writes.
Relief for football departments with soft cap boost
It seems the AFL has been listening to the chorus of concerns over the reduced soft cap, with the handbrake set to be released to help boost football department staff levels.
Robbo: Thrillseeking Pies capable of anything
Collingwood are different under new coach Craig McRae and they’re very exciting to watch writes Mark Robinson.
Beveridge reveals what comes next in Smith saga
Having given Bulldogs star Bailey Smith ample time and space, coach Luke Beveridge has put his cards on the table on how things will play out later in the week.
HoF Winmar played like a prince, will be remembered as a king
Nicky Winmar was and is so much more than a footballer, Mark Robinson writes on the St Kilda great’s induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Sacked: How ’horrible’ Mooney became Premiership Cat
Cameron Mooney regrets the early years of his career believing he didn’t work hard enough to make the most of his talent. He opens up in the Sacked Podcast.
Malthouse: Ginnivan being ‘let down many times’ by umps
Mick Malthouse gives his honest take on the Queen’s Birthday blockbuster and the recent high-tackle dramas surrounding Jack Ginnivan.
‘S*** themselves’: Why Croad left midway through VFL game
Trent Croad ended up in the reserves after an article was written about him, a decision he describes as ‘absolute crap’. And he didn’t even stay for the full game.
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