Origin Allies line-up pretty handy in heat of battle
Nearly 20 years on from when it last played, how would a hypothetical Allies state-of-origin team shape up now? Pretty decently.
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Rohan Connolly
Rohan Connolly, a senior football writer for The Age and radio broadcaster with sports radio station 1116 SEN, has been covering the game since 1983. A multi-AFL Media Association award-winner known for his passion and love of the game, he analyses the AFL for the newspaper and contributes a blog and weekly video, "Footy Fix", for The Age's football website, Real Footy.
Rohan Connolly's last word on round 11
Brain fades, Thursday night games, how Martin frees up Cotchin and proves the spotlight of media speculation doesn't hurt some players.
No place like home
In the tightest of AFL seasons, factors like injuries, luck, even umpiring, are making a difference. But none as profoundly as where the games are played.
SA origin side a lot more than the Crows and Power
Our hypothetical SA state-of-origin side is far more than a collection of Crows and Power players.
Roos rue just why Martin worth millions
North Melbourne’s interest in Richmond star Dustin Martin would only have been heightened after the Tiger played a pivotal role in their demise at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.
Tigers feast on sloppy Roos
Richmond already had North Melbourne under the pump in a closely-fought first half at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.
Connolly's mid-season AFL All-Australian team
In 2017, the very best players are again producing their best. Rohan Connolly's mid-season All-Australian team gives a big tick to the game's elite.
Rohan Connolly's last word on round 10
A tough but fair decision, courage from unexpected quarters, Dreamtime at the G, and a tenacious Tiger.
Spluttering Saints can still find some steam
St Kilda might not necessarily have improved much on last year. But heading into a badly-needed break, that doesn't have to mean the Saints are taking a step backwards, either.
Hardwick feared the worst before Tigers closed deal
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick conceded he turned his mind to the Tigers for a third week in a row losing the seemingly unlosable during Saturday night's tight last quarter against Essendon.
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