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Wayne Carey is a two-time AFL premiership captain and columnist for The Age.

The great finals debate: Which player needs to fire for your team in September?
Opinion
AFL 2022

The great finals debate: Which player needs to fire for your team in September?

Footy has long been a survival of the fittest, never more so than in the finals. Here are the eight players I will have my eye on in September.

  • by Wayne Carey

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‘The ultimate legacy decision’: Why Clarkson must choose North Melbourne
Opinion
AFL 2022

‘The ultimate legacy decision’: Why Clarkson must choose North Melbourne

Wayne Carey and Alastair Clarkson have had their differences over the years, but North Melbourne’s greatest player and former “Clarko” teammate tells why he would command instant respect at Arden Street.

  • by Wayne Carey
Why I haven’t jumped on the Magpie bandwagon ... yet
Opinion
AFL 2022

Why I haven’t jumped on the Magpie bandwagon ... yet

Collingwood fans are probably asking, “What more do we need to do?” and that’s a fair question.

  • by Wayne Carey
What these key Blues must do to take a step forward
Opinion
AFL 2022

What these key Blues must do to take a step forward

The Blues have committed their future to a number of young stars, including Jacob Weitering, Sam Walsh and Harry McKay. While all very talented, there are some things they can do to that will help take their games to the next level.

  • by Wayne Carey
How Geelong defied age, gravity and predictions of gloom
Opinion
AFL 2022

How Geelong defied age, gravity and predictions of gloom

When Geelong were smashed by Melbourne in last year’s preliminary final, the Cats were trending down. But the likes of Tom Atkins, Brad Close and Max Holmes have added pace and toughness, and they haven’t peaked yet.

  • by Wayne Carey
Toothless tiger: The AFLPA has lost its bite
Opinion
AFL 2022

Toothless tiger: The AFLPA has lost its bite

When Andrew Demetriou took over as chief executive in 1998 – using all of the ruthlessness he did as AFL boss – the AFLPA became a real force. But now, the union is not serving the players the way it was originally designed to do.

  • by Wayne Carey
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Stuck in the middle: Saints, Dogs at the crossroads
Opinion
AFL 2022

Stuck in the middle: Saints, Dogs at the crossroads

Friday night’s match marks a crossroads for the Bulldogs and the Saints. St Kilda are a game ahead of the Western Bulldogs, but the Saints are, arguably, in a far worse position long-term.

  • by Wayne Carey
Coaching is not a dictatorship: Why it’s time to unmask the assistants
Opinion
AFL 2022

Coaching is not a dictatorship: Why it’s time to unmask the assistants

Has David Noble really been given the best opportunity with the tools he’s been given? I don’t think so. But I’ve already been on record as saying it will be difficult for him to survive, so bad have the Kangaroos been this season.

  • by Wayne Carey
Grundy’s return: An impending selection headache or a late-season wildcard?

Grundy’s return: An impending selection headache or a late-season wildcard?

I’ve got no doubt that Brodie Grundy has helped Darcy Cameron develop in his absence. But now it’s time for him to take a leaf out of his understudy’s book.

  • by Wayne Carey
‘Super Saturday’ gives round 15 an AFL finals in June feel
Opinion
AFL 2022

‘Super Saturday’ gives round 15 an AFL finals in June feel

After a fortnight of controversy off the ground, we finally have some great football as a distraction.

  • by Wayne Carey
What Max King needs to do to terrify defenders
Opinion
AFL 2022

What Max King needs to do to terrify defenders

If I was Max, I’d be getting straight on the phone with the man who gave him his No.12, Nick Riewoldt.

  • by Wayne Carey

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