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LatestFather Time: some are easier to catch than others
by Ronny Lerner | Mar 25, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
Ronny Lerner writes that there was a 24-hour period in Round 2 which underscored with sharp clarity just how easily Father Time can grab hold of some footballers, yet struggle to catch up with others.
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LatestPerception v reality: Have we got Dogs and Suns right?
by Rohan Connolly | Mar 23, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
The Bulldogs had a poor start to the new season, the Suns are flying. But are we still wedded to old stereotypes? Rohan Connolly asks the question.
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LatestStructure or hunger? Magpies under the microscope
by Rohan Connolly | Mar 19, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
Is it disruption to structure and a few personnel issues causing Collingwood's poor early form, or is it something more sinister? Rohan Connolly explores the Pies' issues.
Beveridge too cute with Daniel sub choice
by Ronny Lerner | Mar 18, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
Ronny Lerner writes that Sunday was one of those occasions when Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was too cute with selection as he made the stunning move of starting premiership star Caleb Daniel as the sub.
Read MoreThe real Essendon? Who really knows?
by Rohan Connolly | Mar 16, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
Essendon’s prospects in 2024 might well be as much of a mystery to the Bombers themselves as they are to everyone else, writes Rohan Connolly.
Read MoreCommercial concerns trump the cost to integrity
by Rohan Connolly | Mar 15, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
Do the non-Victorian AFL clubs have a point about fairness and integrity in proposing a ‘best-of-three’ Grand Final? Rohan Connolly examines a delicate balance.
Read MoreDawson knows Crows’ patience needs a payday
by Rohan Connolly | Mar 12, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
Adelaide supporters have been more patient than most. But after a steady build these past few years, Crows’ skipper Jordan Dawson knows it’s time to see results. He chats with Rohan Connolly.
Read MoreScore review overhaul: leave it to the players
by Ronny Lerner | Mar 11, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
Ronny Lerner writes it’s time the AFL overhauled its flawed score review process and put the responsibility in the hands of the competing teams, rather than the umpires.
Read MorePlenty of bite left in the Bulldogs, says Bontempelli
by Rohan Connolly | Mar 10, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
No longer feted for their talented list, the Western Bulldogs are on the nose with the pundits. But there’s plenty of bite left in the Bulldog, Marcus Bontempelli tells Rohan Connolly.
Read MoreIt’s getting even tougher to be a sporting start-up
by Rohan Connolly | Mar 7, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
Collingwood and GWS are hard to split on the field, poles apart off it. And it’s getting even harder to make a sporting franchise a ‘goer’, writes Rohan Connolly
Read MoreRemember when: Everything old is new again
by Rohan Connolly | Mar 7, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
This week’s AFL ‘Opening Round’ is different, but it’s a concept not entirely new for fans of the old VFL, who did a little experimenting of their own.
Read MoreMelbourne still a contender where it really counts
by Rohan Connolly | Mar 5, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 2 |
Have a series of off-field dramas really fatally wounded Melbourne’s flag chances in 2024? Rohan Connolly isn’t convinced.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: Western Bulldogs
by Ronny Lerner | Mar 4, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
The Western Bulldogs have been on a rollercoaster ride during Luke Beveridge’s nine years in charge. After suffering another dip last year, can they become a premiership contender again in 2024? Ronny Lerner assesses their prospects.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: West Coast
by Ronny Lerner | Mar 1, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
West Coast is at the lowest point in its history after producing a disastrous 2023 campaign. Can it lift itself out of the bottom two this year? Or is more pain in store for the Eagles? Ronny Lerner assesses their prospects.
Read MoreThe six teams that can win the AFL flag in 2024
by Rohan Connolly | Feb 29, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
A new AFL season is upon us, and it’s tighter than ever at the top. So which teams can genuinely win the flag? Rohan Connolly reckons there’s just six.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: Sydney
by Ronny Lerner | Feb 28, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
After an inconsistent 2023 campaign ended in the first week of the finals, can the Swans recapture their 2022 form and challenge for the flag again this year? Ronny Lerner assesses their prospects.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: St Kilda
by Ronny Lerner | Feb 27, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
After the Saints surprised the footy world last year by making the finals in Ross Lyon’s first year back as coach, can they continue defying the odds and make a deep September run in 2024? Ronny Lerner assesses their prospects.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: Richmond
by Ronny Lerner | Feb 22, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 1 |
The winds of change have blown through Punt Road over the off-season. But will they be strong enough to revitalise the Tigers and turn them into a force again this year? Ronny Lerner assesses their chances.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: Port Adelaide
by Ronny Lerner | Feb 21, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
After another disappointing finals campaign, will Port Adelaide’s off-season recruiting spree help it finally win its first premiership in two decades? Ronny Lerner assesses the Power’s prospects.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: North Melbourne
by Ronny Lerner | Feb 20, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
After an incredibly dark four years, is there light finally at the end of the long tunnel for North Melbourne? Or is there still more pain in store for the Kangaroos in 2024? Ronny Lerner assesses their prospects.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: Melbourne
by Ronny Lerner | Feb 16, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
After back-to-back straight-sets finals exits, can Melbourne lift itself off the canvas and give the premiership another crack in 2024? Ronny Lerner assesses the Demons’ chances.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: Hawthorn
by Ronny Lerner | Feb 15, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
Despite showing some positive signs, Hawthorn still finished season 2023 in 16th spot. Will the Hawks make their way up the ladder this year? Or do more tough times lie ahead for them? Ronny Lerner assesses their chances.
Read MoreTale of the tape for your AFL team: GWS
by Ronny Lerner | Feb 9, 2024 | Behind the News, Football | 0 |
After riding an incredible wave of momentum late in 2023, and coming agonisingly close to a grand final, do the Giants have what it takes to clinch a maiden flag this year? Ronny Lerner assesses their chances.
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