Struggling clubs must look beyond quick-fix No. 1 – sack the coach

Chris Judd   Success or failure is not just about the coach. There are seven key roles at any club and if anyone is under-performing, action is required.

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The magician of Tigerland

Rohan Connolly   On Tuesday night, another six members were inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame. They included not just stars of the modern AFL era but legends of South Australian and Western Australian football.

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Bulldogs captain savours the dream that is finally becoming a reality

Stephanie Chiocci   We can't underestimate the importance of Wednesday's announcement in providing female role models for young girls to look up to throughout their own journey.

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The perfect game: Dangerfield joins a very special club

Rohan Connolly   In 33 years I've only awarded three perfect player scores. Patrick Dangerfield's stellar performance on Saturday night was one such effort. Here are the others.

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End-of-season bye gets thumbs down

Caroline Wilson   AFL footballers have underlined their commitment for two byes per season, with the 2016 end-of-season bye receiving a lukewarm response from players.

Upside to a Lions-sized headache

Andrew Stafford   The Brisbane Lions' weekly match review showed 113 errors last Monday, but would another coach do any better given the team's development?

'Bont' getting that Brownlow look

Rohan Connolly   Marcus Bontempelli played his debut AFL season against a backdrop of superlatives about his talent and potential. Two years down the track, on the eve of his 50th game, it’s happening again.

Mid-year report: Crows flying

Ronny Lerner   With eight wins already in their back pocket, Adelaide are surging towards another finals campaign.

Sliding doors: What if Cloke had joined Carlton?

Jon Pierik   Would he have been better served by heading to Princes Park where former Pies' mentor, and new Blues' coach, Mick Malthouse, was waiting?

Crows, Hawks eye young Jarman

Emma Quayle   Every now and then Ben Jarman's dad Darren gets out the video tapes. "He wasn't too bad," says the teen. Keen judges at the U18s titles are saying similar things about this smart South Australian young midfielder. 

It's time to re-rate Carlton's list

Jon Pierik   This was supposed to be a playing list worst than Essendon's, but the transformation at Carlton under coach Brendon Bolton has been stark.

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FootyFix: Will Roos answer call?

VIDEO: Rohan Connolly previews all the footy action ahead of round 13 in the AFL.

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FootyFix: Will North answer the call?

Rohan Connolly previews all the footy action ahead of round 13 in the AFL.

AFL makes Chinese TV debut

Port Adelaide Football Club's new recruit is the centre of the AFL's push into the Chinese market.

Sam Lloyd takes epic mark

Richmond's Sam Lloyd has taken a contender for mark of the year after a massive grab against Adelaide.

AFL Season 2016 - Time Capsule

Our reporters give their predictions for the upcoming 2016 AFL season.

Joe Daniher: a special talent

Wayne Carey   As I watched Joe Daniher jumping high, I was left wondering how the footy world had forgotten about this guy's talents.

'So close yet we didn't know'

Peter Hanlon   Young Bulldog Lukas Webb has lost two close mates to suicide. He knows more must be done to help.

Swans making critics look silly

Rohan Connolly   The thinking was sound enough. But it's looking like the critics fell for the oldest trick in the book ... again.

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Best grand final moments ever

Rohan Connolly   Any game of football can turn or be decided on a single moment.

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