Sure things & mystery men

Garry Lyon You know exactly what you are going to get from large parts of the Collingwood and Geelong teams. But the wildcards may decide the premiership.

Will and the Geelong way

Garry Lyon Some of the reasons for the Cats' success can't be measured.

The Eagles' rocks

Garry Lyon West Coast's key defenders among many reasons for Eagles' re-emergence.

Judging the smudge

Garry Lyon Home-and-away form counts for little from now until the end of September.

Don tops class of 2011

Garry Lyon But West Coast and Geelong each find three top youngsters while finishing in top four.

Can Roos learn from their mistakes?

Garry Lyon North has the chance to make amends for a game that got away eight weeks ago.

A flair question

Garry Lyon As the 'science' of football develops, is there still room for the purely instinctive?

Blues on rise

Garry Lyon Carlton's list has taken great strides, but needs to take the final steps.

It may be just a game, but few are gamer than Jim Stynes

Garry Lyon Melbourne president has earned the right to take a step back.

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Hassling defenders may be way forward for Ling

Garry Lyon Cameron Ling's midfield days may be over, but he can still play a key role for the Cats.

Young men of influence

Garry Lyon Bombers Angus Monfries and David Zaharakis have taken a giant leap forward.

Footy at lacrosse roads

Garry Lyon The search for a tactical edge is making AFL coaches look in unexpected areas.

Loose men in defence … and defensive coaches

Garry Lyon Allowing a back six to compete against just five forwards is asking for trouble.

Touch of greatness

Garry Lyon Alastair Clarkson produced one of the great coaching performances in 2008.

Fight for 2014 flag?

Garry Lyon In a race up the ladder, the Demons may hold an edge over the Tigers.

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No stopping the pick of the Vics

Garry Lyon Time to put pen to paper and see who can match it with the pride of the Big V.

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Feeding the hungry Giants

Garry Lyon AFL clubs must box clever with the draft and be proactive to contain GWS.

Cat at the crossroad

Garry Lyon Does the fire still burn in triple premiership player Cam Mooney?

It's too early to call for heads

Garry Lyon Critics should hold their verdicts until after round 22.

Breaking the Lyon chain

Garry Lyon Ross Lyon made the Saints a footy force but now the other teams have cracked the code.