Somehow, according to some media members, Dustin Martin’s future is a “circus,” yet the Tigers say he owes them nothing. Of course he doesn’t after turning them from a joke to a juggernaut, writes Mark Robinson.
Andrew Dillon’s Brave New World is here, and it’s not just about the heavy cloud of future litigation, it’s also about the pain of concussed former players and their families, writes Mark Robinson.
Adam Simpson became the latest in a long line of AFL coaches to be sacked. MARK ROBINSON takes you inside the ruthless boardroom calls, the stress on coaches under the blowtorch and what it’s like when the axe finally falls.
Early in the season, there were calls for Luke Beveridge to lose his job. Fast forward three months, and while the Dogs are no less erratic, to Bevo’s credit they somehow have themselves in front of the ledger and racing to finals.
As Collingwood coach Craig McRae often says, moments will become memories. And in 2023, there were so many that we didn’t see – until now. Mark Robinson Takes The Steps with the Magpies.
He’s not what he was, but it’s hard to argue still that there’s many better than Dustin Martin. Check out where Dusty ranks among the AFL’s best in Robbo’s Top 50.
Just like with Essendon in 2016, the ‘strands’ are in play at Melbourne, writes MARK ROBINSON. And it might be time for club leaders to take a leaf out of Alastair Clarkson’s book.
Tim English is coming off an All-Australian season, but is he really worth $1 million a year? MARK ROBINSON says he isn’t to the Western Bulldogs.
Both the AFL and its fans can’t get enough of footy, but how much is too much? JON RALPH analyses the marathon that awaits clubs in 2024.
Trent Cotchin built his leadership credentials on embracing imperfection but, Mark Robinson asks, why was he unable to embrace the challenges of his coach Damien Hardwick?
The Hawthorn racism investigation started as a sincere and determined truth-telling exercise by Indigenous players and their partners, now a possible payout could prove the system is broken.
The declaration by Lachie Schultz that he wants to be traded to Collingwood has put Jack Ginnivan’s career at the crossroads. Is he dispensable? Mark Robinson asks where the Pie’s future lies.
Mark Robinson rated Joe Daniher’s season as the 25th best in the league, ahead of stars like Dustin Martin and Max Gawn. Do you agree? Have your say here.
It truly was a grand final for the ages and maybe the best this century. Mark Robinson gives his take on Collingwood’s famous premiership win.
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