‘I was born to play AFL’: Robbo on the prophecy of Dusty
Dustin Martin once said he was born to play AFL. Rarely has a future draft prospect been so right. MARK ROBINSON charts Dusty’s journey from shy Castlemaine kid to modern-day superstar.
Expert Opinion
The Tackle: Hawks exposed? The issue Mitchell’s men must fix quick
Hawthorn were cruising in the nation’s capital, then all of a sudden, the tsunami came quick and fast. Mark Robinson writes, we should have seen it coming in THE TACKLE.
Robbo: Bramble, Bevo and a journey from ‘nowhere’
When Sam Mitchell looked Lachie Bramble in the eye and told him he was no longer wanted, the former Hawk was lost. Enter Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs. MARK ROBINSON uncovers the truth about the SSP success story.
The Tackle: Dons must answer questions from ‘ashamed’ fans
Fans want to be proud of their teams, not ashamed of them. But, once again, Essendon fans are demanding answers to the same damning questions they have for years. MARK ROBINSON names his likes and dislikes in The Tackle.
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Analysis: How McRae can save Pendles, Sidebottom from sad end
Magpie legends Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom are under pressure to hold their spots as the club’s premiership defence flaters. But, a coaching great says one move can save the veteran pair.
The Tackle: The choice between Stewart and Sicily is an easy one
They’re two of the most high-profile key defenders in the game, but MARK ROBINSON found it easy to split James Sicily and Tom Stewart on the weekend despite similar stat lines.
Grow up, Ginnivan and Co can have a life outside footy
Get used to AFL stars attending the Grand Prix or red carpet events in a world where social media is a huge second income. So, what did Jack Ginnivan do wrong, asks JON RALPH.
Locked up, scared, suicidal: Grim reality of an AFL concussion victim
Former Bulldog Nigel Kellett is only able to remember fragments of his 154 games in red, white and sblue. His life living with a horror-show of symptoms caused by head knocks is nothing short of a nightmare.
Robbo: Racism claims unfair on icon Sheedy
When he was accused of racial abuse, it felt like a stake through Kevin Sheedy’s heart. His contribution to and celebration of Indigenous culture in football is unmatched, writes Mark Robinson.
The Tackle: Blue ‘should have been suspended for a week’
It’s incredible how in a season where the AFL is protecting players against above-the-shoulder contact, a player punch an opponent in the head and escape with a fine. See Robbo’s likes and dislikes from Opening Round.
‘I’ve had a wonderful life’: Walls opens up on rare cancer fight
In the week of last year’s grand final, Carlton and Fitzroy great Robert Walls was told he had between one and three months to live. He tells his difficult story to MARK ROBINSON.
Robbo: The seven teams who can win 2024 premiership
The competition is as even as ever heading into the new season. MARK ROBINSON names the seven clubs that can win the flag in 2024.
Robbo: AFL must act on Clarkson’s grubby slur
If Alastair Clarkson is not punished with a sizeable fine, the AFL is telling all footballers that it’s OK to use homophobic language, writes Mark Robinson.
1-18: Robbo’s predicted 2024 ladder
Who will be the big movers and sliders this AFL season? Mark Robinson predicts how the ladder will look after round 24. See where your team sits.
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