McGuane: When will Dogs’ mid-tier players stand up?
The Bulldogs top level talent is as good as that at any club. It’s the output of the next tier that is an issue at the Whitten Oval.
Expert Opinion
The Tackle: Stats scream underrated Pie has All-Aus claim
One of the Pies’ biggest weapons this season has continued to fy under the radar. But no more, with his breakout year primed to make him an All-Australian. Check out the round 18 tackle.
McGuane: The new ‘Package’ firing the Bombers to success
The Bombers have two barometers for success, Jake Stringer is one, but not in the way most fans expect. Mick McGuane analyses where these finals contenders win and lose their round 18 games.
The Tackle: Dees unlock Tracc, but at what cost?
The Dees threw Christian Petracca forward against the Saints and took home the four points thanks to their star, but is the move sustainable? Check out Robbo’s likes and dislikes from round 17.
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Robbo: The rule changes that saved footy
Mick Malthouse hates the stand rule. Sorry Mick, it is one of several changes from AFL House that have made footy fun to watch again, writes Mark Robinson.
Time running out for comeback Dee despite premium rating
Despite a former Melbourne skipper being adamant key forward Tom McDonald is in the side’s best 22, the sands of time are working against his dream finals return.
Tigers 2.0: What does the Kingsley stamp on GWS look like?
Adam Kingsley will lead the GWS Giants in the post-Leon Cameron era, and resident expert Mick McGuane has used his crystal ball to figure out what that might look like.
The Tackle: Why no sanction for Zorko’s ‘mother’ sledge?
Harrison Petty didn’t want it to go any further, but why didn’t the AFL punish Dayne Zorko? And he hasn’t been condemned by the AFLPA either, says Mark Robinson.
‘I still want the next kick’: King not letting yips stop him
Max King hasn’t engaged in the commentary around his now infamous 0.5 performance against Brisbane but that hasn’t stopped him trying to fix his goal kicking yips.
Trade fever: Latest whispers as clubs clamour for talent
One round to go and the trade winds are set to become a gale. All the latest whispers, plus the intrigue around a pair of interesting situations at North Melbourne — and no, it’s not Clarko.
Why Curnow made huge commitment to Blues
Charlie Curnow has opened up on the reasons why he signed on a mega-deal and shirked rival interest. And coach Michael Voss believes it could help them secure a finals berth.
Biggest field umpiring shake-up in almost three decades
In the most significant change to umpiring ranks in almost 30 years, the AFL will trial a radical new system to ensure better decision-making by those officiating the game.
Clubs sweat but Clarko won’t be rushed on coaching call
North Melbourne and Essendon are holding their collective breaths waiting to hear if Alastair Clarkson picks them, but the decision won’t come until at least the weekend.
When Clarko claimed Dons drugs saga ‘ambushed’ game
As Alastair Clarkson contemplates taking over as Bombers coach, we re-live all his tense run-ins with the club — including his vocal comments about the Essendon supplements saga.
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