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Tag: AFL Deep Dives
2019 Finals Dossier: Richmond
It’s been a fascinating season for Richmond. On the surface, it appeared their extensive injuries up until the bye would cruel any chances of a premiership tilt.
2019 Finals Dossier: Collingwood
With the cavalry returning – unleashing Jordan De Goey and Jaidyn Stephenson in the first final is almost unfair – things are rounding into form at just the right time for Collingwood.
2019 Finals Dossier: Geelong
When was the last time a minor premier had such pessimism surrounding them heading into September?
2019 Finals Dossier: West Coast
In the lead up to the 2019 finals series, I’ll be delving into the top five teams and their style of play. How they attack, how they defend, their strengths, weaknesses, and much more. Today it’s everything West Coast.
Carlton’s road to nowhere
It was supposed to be getting better. Four off-seasons with Stephen Silvagni overseeing the rejuvenation of the list. Brendon Bolton in his fourth season as senior coach. Instead Bolton was sacked on Monday after just one win in 2019, and three heavy losses in the last five weeks seemingly hastening his fate. But to understand … Continue reading Carlton’s road to nowhere
Why Melbourne have started 0-3
Just to get the obvious out of the way first, yes this is a post about Melbourne on a North Melbourne blog.
6-6-6, the number of change
When 6-6-6 was introduced for 2019, the cue card talking points centred around it being an attempt to create space and promote attacking play.
How to survive Trade Period in six easy steps
The definition of chaos is every AFL club’s social media mentions over the next two weeks.
The Richmond Files
We’ve heard plenty about how Richmond is currently cutting a swathe through the league, and with good reason.