Robbo: Midfield concerns? Cats still have trump card to play
The Cats midfield looks like being exposed by Port Adelaide — but they still have an important card to play, writes Mark Robinson. Robbo previews who whill shape the finals series.
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‘Please, give me some painkillers’: Giant opens up on horrific injury
Despite two of the more gruesome injuries in a couple of months, Giants key defender Sam Taylor is fit and firing again and ready to atone for last year’s preliminary final heartache.
Moneyball: Crows put dent in Pies’ plans to poach key defender
The Pies have been hopeful of poaching Mark Keane away from the Crows in order to make the move to Melbourne, but it may not be as straightforward as they first thought.
Teams: Port make Marshall call, Cats stun with ruck choice
Ken Hinkley is trying to ignore the pressure of another top-four finish, as the Power make their choice between Charlie Dixon and Todd Marshall.
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Walsh’s perfect timing in Blues midfield reset
Carlton teammates hope returning star Sam Walsh can help correct the issues which have threatened the Blues’ unbeaten start.
The AFL must throw the book at Finlayson – or expose a double standard
There isn’t a single openly gay player in the AFL – and the response to Finlayson’s comments shows why. The AFL now has a critical decision to make, writes Emily Olle.
Dusty’s camp shoots down fake news on retirement
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JHF? Comben? The burning SuperCoach questions answered
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Veteran’s truth bomb on ageing greats
A Magpies veteran admits he’s unsure what the future holds for himself and a number of Collingwood’s ageing champions.
Robbo: The AFL must suspend Finlayson for gay slur
The AFL was too forgiving with Alastair Clarkson’s conduct in pre-season, now it’s time to put a stop to the warnings and the excuses and suspend Jeremy Finlayson, writes Mark Robinson.
Will North’s struggles land them another draft free kick in 2024?
The Roos have loaded up on top-end talent in the draft for two years thanks to the AFL, but with their on-field struggles continuing, will they be able to rely on the league again?
Dockers unload on disgraced AFL umpire
Fremantle has returned serve in some style towards a former AFL umpire who hammered a young Docker on social media.
FIFO AFL stars? How Devils could use new draft concessions
The AFL won’t make the same draft mistake it did with GWS and Gold Coast when handing out a package to the new team this time around – and the Devils might break ground of their own.
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