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Mark Robinson
Jon Ralph
David King
Shane Crawford
Dermott Brereton
Glenn McFarlane

Under pressure Lions loss could be beginning of the end

Lions loss could be beginning of the end
THERE always comes a game where the result could be a coach killer. For Collingwood and Nathan Buckley, it could be this week, writes Mark Robinson.

Paul Chapman Stevie J still setting the example

Stevie J still setting the example
EVERY great team has a game they can look back on as a catalyst. Geelong’s was the 2004 preliminary final. For GWS, it can be the Round 1 loss to Melbourne, writes Paul Chapman.

Superstar partners Dynamic duo giving Cats edge

Dynamic duo giving Cats edge
SELWOOD and Dangerfield. The newly-formed Geelong dynamic duo is having a hugely positive flow-on effect, writes Dermott Brereton.

360 View Forget Mick rivalry, why so slow Bucks?

Forget Mick rivalry, why so slow Bucks?
THE issue isn’t why Nathan Buckley had to rejuvenate Collingwood’s list, it is why the team hasn’t come good by now, writes Jon Ralph.

Field Marshal Road kill: Bullies at home, bunnies away

Road kill: Bullies at home, bunnies away
WEST Coast has been rightly criticised for its appalling record on the road. But guess what? The Eagles aren’t on their own when it comes to winning interstate.

360 View Which problem does Buckley fix first?

Which problem does Buckley fix first?
THE leaky defence, the lack of forward-line pressure, senior players out of form in the VFL, and the clearance quandary, the Magpies are a mess and not finals material.

Round 7 The Tackle: likes and dislikes

The Tackle: likes and dislikes
COLLINGWOOD’S graph wasn’t supposed to be drilling in this direction, and there are queries about the coach’s ability to get the best out of this group. REPLAY ROBBO’S LIVE CHAT

Exclusive column Breaking up with Crows was difficult

Breaking up with Crows was difficult
PATRICK Dangerfield had just made the tough decision to leave Adelaide and wanted to come clean, but realised that wouldn’t have been the right thing to do.

Jonathan Brown Why northern clubs need extra cash

Why northern clubs need extra cash
EDDIE McGuire will ​choke on his Rice Bubbles when he reads this​, ​ but a $500,000 player retention allowance must be reinstated for footy’s four northern state clubs, writes Jonathan Brown.

David King Who’s to blame for Richmond mess?

Who’s to blame for Richmond mess?
AN ADDICTION to recruiting hand-me-down talent has turned Richmond into the home of the list-clogger, writes David King. Will anyone take responsibility?

Mark Robinson The Tackle: Round 6 likes and dislikes

The Tackle: Round 6 likes and dislikes
ROBBO admits he had forgotten how smart Dale Thomas is and who does he say is the most underrated captain in the comp? The best and worst of Round 6. REPLAY ROBBO’S LIVE CHAT

Verdict Round 6 AFL expert tips

Round 6 AFL expert tips
NEED a hand picking a winner this week? Check out the verdict from the Herald Sun’s footy experts.

Expert opinion Robbo: Magpies deserve the plaudits

Robbo: Magpies deserve the plaudits
COLLINGWOOD deserves the plaudits and so, too, does coach Nathan Buckley. As for the Bombers, they were shameful, writes Mark Robinson. REPLAY LIVE CHAT

Round 5 The Tackle: Robbo’s likes and dislikes

The Tackle: Robbo’s likes and dislikes
THE good, the bad and the ugly from Round 5. Mark Robinson reveals his likes and dislikes. REPLAY ROBBO’S CHAT

Expert opinion Which Tigers need to pull their weight?

Which Tigers need to pull their weight?
DAMIEN Hardwick says it would be unfair to start naming names at Richmond but it isn’t hard to pinpoint who he is talking about, writes Jon Ralph.

360 View Where to for Cloke from here?

Where to for Cloke from here?
TRAVIS Cloke is playing as if he is in a fog of fear and that can only lift if some of the pressure is released from one of the most scrutinised players in the AFL.