Mark Robinson
Debacle ends with a great injustice
JOBE Watson surrendered his 2012 Brownlow Medal without real proof he played a single game that season with a performance-enhancing drug in his body. That’s not right, Mark Robinson writes.
Saints make all the right moves
ST KILDA will emerge from the trade period with a blindingly good report card. The next step is to achieve on-field success, writes Mark Robinson.
Welcome to the US of AFL
THE AFL has been tiptoeing toward an American flavour for several years, but it took a giant stride when Sam Mitchell revealed he could be an Eagle, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Dilemma for AFL but Jobe must keep medal
IT would be a historic decision to take away Jobe Watson’s Brownlow Medal because the AFL can’t be “comfortably satisfied’’ he’s a liar or a drug cheat, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Top 50: Readers reject Rance, promote Gawn
THE readers and Mark Robinson agree. Patrick Dangerfield is the best in the game. That is where the similarities appear to end. HAVE YOUR SAY
Robbo’s Top 50: A tale of two Dogs
ROBBO’S No.1 is obvious, but a Western Bulldogs star has made a meteoric rise up the Top 50, while another Dog has been dumped. LIVE CHAT TODAY 11.30AM (EDT).
Clock ticking on Robbo’s Top 50
IT’S the most anticipated list in footy, and it’s less than 24 hours away. As we count down the hours until the full list, we reveal a bits about Robbo’s Top 50 to whet the appetite.
The Tackle: Grand Final favourite moments
EVERYONE has their favourite Grand Final moments and amid the buzz in the Bulldogs rooms, plenty of people were happy to share theirs, writes Mark Robinson. PLUS YOUR TWEETS
Underdogs of ‘54 now wonder Dogs of 2016
THIS was 55 years of tears rolled out on one remarkable day for not only the Western Bulldogs, but for all who love football, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Tragic no more, Dogs are serious
THE tears have dried, the hugging has stopped and now it’s down to the serious business for the Western Bulldogs, writes Mark Robinson.
Dog that slipped through Swans’ fingers
THERE’S a lot of Bulldog love this week but the Swans weren’t forgotten after a dazzling display of their own. ROBBO’S PRELIM LIKES AND DISLIKES
Bulldogs believers can now be dreamers
FOR this Western Bulldogs clan, the dream may become the most cherished of memories when they play in their first Grand Final since 1961, writes Mark Robinson.
Bob and Easton’s unique Bulldog bond
THROWN into the breach when Bob Murphy cruelly shattered his knee in Round 3, Easton Wood has stayed true to himself as the Bulldogs’ front man, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Cats ’embarrassing’ 60 minutes of footy
THERE’S no shame in losing a preliminary final. But there is when you deliver that kind of performance. Robbo says Friday night was a strangely lacklustre performance from Chris Scott’s team.
Loyal Scott won’t turn his back on Roos
SUCH is Brad Scott’s sense of loyalty, the only way he’d be coaching Brisbane next year is if North Melbourne decided to sack him, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Voting for best coach still not perfect
THERE are four strong candidates for coach of the year but the problem is winning the premiership won’t matter, writes MARK ROBINSON. VOTE: Who do you think will win?
Dogs on adventure for true believers
IT’S TIME for the experts who said the Dogs had lost their way two years ago to put up their hands — this writer included, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Can Dogs keep dream alive?
WILL the Bulldogs adventure continue all the way to a Grand Final, who plays on Buddy and what now for the Hawks? See MARK ROBINSON’s likes and dislikes + replay live chat
Mumford sledge was wrong, it was bullying
PEOPLE in footy just can't get their heads around mental health. What Shane Mumford said to Lance Franklin was tame compared to what he could’ve said, but that’s not the point.
