AFL

Wayne Carey
Undaunted: Jason Johannisen celebrates a goal with Marcus Bontempelli, who had a great game despite physical attention ...

Poke the bear and risk a mauling

Intimidation is a lost art in the AFL, and with good reason. In the days of yesteryear you could target a player physically, but football has been cleaned up and, thankfully, that dirtiness is gone.

Damien Hardwick addresses the Tigers at training on Thursday.

Don't write off the Tigers' list just yet

Adam Treloar created quite the controversy when he declared he chose Collingwood over Richmond because they had a "better list". While both clubs have performed well below expectations, clearly he's been proven correct.

Stand-in skipper: Marcus Bontempelli gets off a handpass.

Carey's generation next

With Gary Ablett and Nat Fyfe struggling with injury, there doesn't seem to be a standout player in the AFL at the moment. Who will replace them? 

Team man: Alex Rance breaks away from Sydney opponent Jack Hiscox

Rance is the modern-day Archer

Richmond star Alex Rance reminds Wayne Carey of the 'Shinboner of the Century', but which one would he pick in his ultimate fantasy team?