List analysis: Pies could be left to rue Grundy exit
Collingwood will pay for an All-Australian ruckman to play for a premiership rival next year — our list analysis ponders whether it could come back to haunt the Magpies.
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Why Roos fans should be nervous about Horne-Francis deal
North Melbourne’s decision to trade Jason Horne-Francis and pick 1 could prove to be an inspired move. But fans will be watching with their hands over their eyes.
Robbo: Where recruiting genius ranks Selwood pick
Stephen Wells has plucked stars from nowhere with late draft picks. He spoke to Mark Robinson about where former pick 7 Joel Selwood sits on his all-time list.
Robbo: Why Danger deserved to stand on footy’s Everest
Footy doesn’t make promises to anyone, and Patrick Dangerfield said he didn’t need a premiership cup to feel complete. But he earned this, writes Mark Robinson.
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Goalkicking guru to AFL greats reveals his tricks
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Trade latest: Rivals close in on Port midfielder
Port Adelaide’s Karl Amon is attracting significant rival interest – and that was before he was dropped by Ken Hinkley. More clubs are now set to inquire about the free agent.
It’s time to fix the confusion ‘wrecking the game’
According to Jeff Kennett, nobody understands what’s happening on the ground anymore – not the fans, players or umpires themselves. And he has a message for the AFL.
Bines’ heartbreaking story sparks call for better player care
Patrick Bines hoped telling his harrowing story would shed light on footy’s failed insurance and compensation schemes. It has worked, with the AFL called on to do better.
The Tackle: Magpies’ ‘mind boggling’ forward line fail
It feels like we’ve been talking about Collingwood’s forward woes for four years. But this stat truly is crazy. Read Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
Malthouse’s expansion fears: AFL standard ‘quite horrible’
Mick Malthouse believes the system is broken. From weak youth talent pools, free agency making the rich richer and shallow lists, something has to change before the AFL expands.
The game has been saved – now don’t mess it up
There are no complaints about boring footy this year as the game opens up for a new era of power forwards. But it could all disappear quickly, writes Jon Ralph.
The Tackle: Hawks story read like a hit job on Kennett
Jeff Kennett can be a goose and has a track record for being loose with his mouth. But this is a club issue, not a Kennett issue. Read The Tackle.
Free-kick Bulldogs: Coach has his say
A lopsided free-kick count totally overshadowed the Bulldogs first win of the season after victory over the Swans, so what did the coaches have to say about it?
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