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.
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.
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.
The events of the past week could make or break the Western Bulldogs season.
For many of North Melbourne's ageing stars, it really is now or never when it comes to playing finals and having a serious crack at a premiership.
While Hawthorn and Sydney battled it out for top spot and flag favouritism last night, the race towards that premiership remains wide open.
A footballer's playing life is short and contracts need to be maximised, but if you're on the big money you need to produce the goods.
While Dane Swan has declared publicly this week he's still holding out hope of a return late in the season, in my opinion he's played his final game for Collingwood.
I first met Bryce Gibbs before he was drafted, and even then you could tell he was an impressive kid.
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?
Richmond star Alex Rance reminds Wayne Carey of the 'Shinboner of the Century', but which one would he pick in his ultimate fantasy team?
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