Garry Lyon
AFL grand final 2015: The redemption of James Frawley
Garry Lyon Three weeks ago, James Frawley trudged off Domain Stadium having failed in his first appearance in an AFL final.
AFL finals 2015: The Eagles' secret weapon
Garry Lyon There is a 200-centimetre ruckman wearing a West Coast jumper who has had an outstanding 2015 AFL season and will play a pivotal role in their quest to make it to grand final day.
AFL finals 2015: Pace and space the key for Swans
Garry Lyon Pace and space. That may be the answer to the challenge that John Longmire faces tonight when his team runs out to take the field against the Kangaroos in a cut-throat semi-final.
AFL finals 2015: Sam Jacobs a big hurdle for Will Minson and Bulldogs
Garry Lyon The time has arrived for an AFL ruckman to stand tall and dominate a finals series to the point that he becomes the primary factor in a premiership-winning campaign.
Why Jesse Hogan edges out Patrick Cripps in the battle of rising stars
Garry Lyon In a round of football where it is increasingly difficult to find a game of football that genuinely resembles a meaningful contest, it is only appropriate that we focus on a contest that promises to...
Can Hawthorn afford to play Brian Lake and James Frawley deep in defence together?
Garry Lyon Challenges have emerged for Alastair Clarkson and his coaching group. One is how they best deploy the services of their two key defenders, Brian Lake and James Frawley.
Beware of the Bulldogs; impressive form but Eagles will provide first test for months
Garry Lyon The Western Bulldogs are the best story of the year, for me.
Carlton have foundations to build upon
Garry Lyon They say, when looking for a renovation project, to get the best return you should look to take on the worst house in the best street.
Apprentices take on Alastair Clarkson, the master
Garry Lyon Alastair Clarkson is the Mr Miyagi of the A.F.L.
Crunch time for Collingwood and Melbourne
Garry Lyon Collingwood and Melbourne supporters head to the MCG on Saturday afternoon accompanied by a scary sense of déjà vu.
Memo Essendon: Joe Daniher needs help
Garry Lyon Joe Daniher is one of the most exciting, young key forward propositions to materialise in a long time. But Essendon, you need to find him a genuine, goalscoring running mate - urgently.
The power of change: a good thing that's too often resisted
Garry Lyon There is so much to look forward to on Saturday afternoon, when the Dogs take on the Cats at Simonds Stadium.
Melbourne Demons unlikely favourites against crisis-hit Bombers
Garry Lyon Melbourne enter uncharted waters on Saturday afternoon when they take on Essendon at the MCG.
Adam Saad a shining light for the Gold Coast Suns
Garry Lyon He's being described as being, if not the best, then in the top handful of Rising Star nominees since the award began back in 1993. He is ...
The hurdles Hawthorn faces in bagging three-in-a-row
Garry Lyon How well are the Hawks travelling at the moment? Depending on who you want to listen to they are right where they want to be, building slowly but surely towards another ferocious assault on the...
It's time for the Western Bulldogs to make a noise
Garry Lyon The Western Bulldogs have a gilt-edged opportunity to put together a season that will defy popular football opinion and see them compete on the most important stage in the game for the first time in...
AFL injuries: the hurt factor that no one wants to talk about
Garry Lyon Fear of being labelled a whinger means injuries are downplayed as a reason for losing.
Does Essendon's James Hird still have a burning desire for success as coach?
Garry Lyon Amidst the dramatic backdrop at Essendon, and regardless of how culpable you hold James Hird for the mess, it is hard to deny that he has been able to hold this group together remarkably.
AFL 2015: Demise of the one-dimensional tagger
Garry Lyon Bernie Vince played an outstanding game in round eight against the Western Bulldogs.
Sydney's Dan Hannebery v Hawthorn's Isaac Smith: a battle of AFL running machines
Garry Lyon Have you been for a run lately? It's bloody hard. Dust off the runners and hit the pavement, and it will bring back all sorts of reminders as to why walking is our most natural form of...
