premium_iconTasmania is Gil’s problem to fixMark Robinson THE AFL’S dismissal of Tasmania’s bid to become an expansion club 10 years ago has contributed to the crisis it’s in now and Gillon McLachlan must act, writes MARK ROBINSON. Combined Shape0
premium_iconVideo: Underachieving Swans need a flagSeason preview HAS Sydney underachieved with its star-studded list? With Grand Final losses in 2014 and 2016 hanging over them, the pressure is on the Swans to win some silverware. MARK ROBINSON AND DAVID KING PREVIEW SYDNEY’S SEASON Combined Shape0
premium_iconPies wouldn’t pick De Goey for Round 1, would they?Mark Robinson INDEFINITELY could be an eternity but, in reality, Jordan De Goey could convince Collingwood about his positive life changes in the month ahead and be available for Round 1. And MARK ROBINSON says that’s not right. Combined Shape0
premium_iconRobbo: Sacking De Goey would not be rightMark Robinson THERE will be some commentators demanding Jordan De Goey be sacked for putting others at risk other after driving while over the limit, but that’s not right. He’s made a horrible mistake and disrespected his club, but it’s not a career-ending mistake. Combined Shape0
premium_iconDid the AFL really think this through?Jon Ralph AFLX is a little like the sugar hit you get from sucking down a Zooper Dooper in the heart of summer. A quick rush of meaningless fun but nothing remotely lasting or nourishing. Combined Shape0
premium_iconWhat pressure? Hinkley isn’t feeling the heatNo nonsense WITH higher expectations on Port Adelaide this season, Ken Hinkley could be on a hiding to nothing but, as MARK ROBINSON discovered, the Power coach is embracing the pressure. Combined Shape0
premium_iconCan Scott, Bucks and Stringer handle the pressure?Pressure cooker FOOTY is a high-pressure game, but some enter 2018 under more pressure than others. Coaches, players, presidents and key staff at many clubs will be under the pump. SAM EDMUND names who’s in the hot seat at your club. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAFL unveils a winner in new concept AFLXAnalysis DESPITE the fact the AFL’s biggest names were absent in Adelaide, the game’s first taste of AFLX was exicitng and showcased all the great aspects of our game, JON ANDERSON writes. Combined Shape0
premium_iconWhat’s really happening inside AFL HouseAFL boss AMID the hype of AFLW and AFLX, questions are being asked about key appointments and office morale at league headquarters. MICHAEL WARNER lifts the lid on the inner workings of head office. Combined Shape0
premium_iconGillon moves goalposts on AFLW rulesOpinion GILLON McLachlan could have saved us all the drama a year back. He should have launched AFLW with rules that would fix the issues we all saw coming, writes ELIZA SEWELL. Combined Shape0
premium_iconTwo-match ban for kicking is ludicrousMark Robinson ON his first day as the AFL’s sole match review adjudicator Michael Christian has made a mistake by only giving Collingwood’s Sarah D’Arcy two matches for kicking her opponent in the groin, MARK ROBINSON writes. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAFLW to give fans what they wantKicking goals THE new AFL Women’s season is set to deliver what fans and experts have been crying out for — goals, goals and more goals! But there’s more to this competition than simply numbers, writes ELIZA SEWELL. Combined Shape0
premium_iconTippett was up there with the bestTrail blazer TONY ARMSTRONG and Kurt Tippett were teammates at Adelaide and Sydney and says one thing has been overlooked since he announced his retirement — just how good he was. Combined Shape0
premium_iconHow ‘Kamp Krusty’ nearly broke CooneyNightmare MELBOURNE’S cancelled preseason football camp was a walk in the park compared to the torture experienced by a young Adam Cooney and his Western Bulldogs teammates 15 years ago. Read his terrifying, yet hilarious tale. Combined Shape0
premium_iconWhy Barry had to quit the DeesFormer Demon IF Dom Barry shines for Port Adelaide, Melbourne fans should not feel aggrieved. TONY ARMSTRONG explains why Barry was never going to be a star with the Demons. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAFL life a culture shock for drafteesDifferent world ARE today’s draftees encouraged to think they are bigger stars than they actually are? Former player Tony Armstrong says first impressions count in AFL land. Combined Shape0
premium_iconDockers, Blues set to dictate draftTop 20 DRAFT expert Sam Landsberger has revealed his top 20 selections with Fremantle and Carlton’s early picks the key dominos to fall. Which young stars would you pick? Combined Shape0
premium_iconEmbarrassing confessions of a No.1 draft pickAdam Cooney AFTER being chosen with the No.1 pick in the 2003 draft, ADAM COONEY threw a massive party. Then reality hit. EXCLUSIVE COLUMN Combined Shape0
premium_iconHocking stamping his authority360 View BY retaining the bounce, Steve Hocking sent a strong message to the umpires of their obligations, and now we wait with interest what the new football chief will do next, writes JON RALPH. Combined Shape0
premium_iconWhat players really feel on draft nightAFL Insider MANY AFL hopefuls don’t have a back-up plan if their name isn’t called out on draft night. So what is going through their heads as the picks continue to tick by? Combined Shape0
premium_iconChoco: Dusty is part of the familyTight bond AT first glance, Mark Williams and Dustin Martin may not seem a likely pairing. But through their time at Richmond, the two have one of the strongest bonds in the AFL. Combined Shape0
premium_iconWhat your club needs at the draftGary Buckenara MORE outside speed? A key forward or defender? An inside midfielder? Every club needs to bolster its list but what types of players should your club be targeting in the draft? GARY BUCKENARA analyses every club. Combined Shape0
premium_iconShould Carlton sign Bolton long-term?Deal now REMOVING Brendon Bolton’s employment contract and signing him up on a long-term deal would be another sign Carlton is in for the long haul. Combined Shape0
premium_iconRoos building salary cap Aladdin’s CaveScrooge Roos FORGET a war chest, North Melbourne is building a salary cap Aladdin’s Cave but the Kangaroos will have to work hard to pay all of the $12.6 million after missing on star recruits. Combined Shape0