Robbo: Does Richmond want to be romantic or ruthless?
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.
Expert Opinion
McGuane: Why Pies must sacrifice Howe
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.
The Tackle: Dusty won’t follow Dimma to the Suns
The Gold Coast Suns will almost certainly announce Damien Hardwick as their new coach. They would love to have Dustin Martin go with him – but that won’t be happening.
Robbo: Nasty Hawks have Mitchell’s DNA
Sam Mitchell played on the edge, and his young team won’t back down. And the Hawks could be the most dangerous 16th placed side ever at this stage of a season, writes Mark Robinson.
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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.
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.
Free agency: Players likely to be left out in the cold
With the first window of delisted free agency closing on Wednesday these are the players who are looking like they may not find a new club.
Robbo: Lyon 3.0 makes the Saints relevant again
Fifteen years after his first stint as a head coach Ross Lyon is a changed man, writes Mark Robinson, which is good because footy – and life as we know it – has changed too.
Robbo: ‘Selfish’ Demon well short of Top 50
Robbo answers your questions on his Top 50 and explains why some players missed out, including a Demons forward. See all the close calls and replay his live Q&A here.
Robbo’s Top 50: Fans’ brutal Tomahawk rating
Mark Robinson rates Tom Hawkins a top-five player in the AFL – but the fans see it very differently. Who’s right? See Robbo’s full list plus reader votes and add yours here.
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.
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.
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