Round 6 Preview – A nation-wide weekend of season-defining contests

Sean Mortell has an eye for the contest. Here he runs it over the AFL’s Round 6 fixtures.

Round 5 Review – Returning to form or losing touch?

Some games went to script, others had people scratching their heads…all in all another typical round of games for 2020! Sean Mortell has some insights on each match and their winners & losers.

Round 5 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Top of the Table – a Story of Two Defences

After Brisbane’s resounding victory over Port Adelaide (typified by Brisbane’s superior defence), Royboy Phil Hill is extremely confident in their chances for season 2020.

Round 5 – West Coast v Sydney: There’s been a long time between drinks!

Cathi Johnston was nervous about her Eagles’ poor start to 2020. A massively improved performance on Saturday against Sydney gave her reason to hope that a return to Optus Stadium could kickstart West Coast’s season.

Round 5 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Where does that leave us now?

With the crowds back and some free-flowing footy being played, Sam Evans is loving the Lions’ approach to the 2020 season. Their win against the ladder-leading Port Adelaide gave him hope.

AFL Round 5 Preview: Mixed fixtures and defining contests

It’s crunch time for several AFL teams this weekend with every possibility that highly favoured sides may be in danger of dropping out of finals contention. Sean Mortell takes a close look at Round 5 fixtures.

Round 4 – St Kilda v Richmond: MRV Match in 2020 is more attacking footy that is all entertainment and festival

Yoshi shares his thoughts on human kindness, recounts the history of the annual MRV clashes and then tells the tale of the 2020 match in Round 4 of the 2020 AFL season.

Round 4 Review: Cliff-hangers and nail-biters

Some highlights, lowlights and plenty of tight finishes pepper Sean Mortell’s Round 4 in review this week.

Round 4 – St. Kilda v Richmond: Saints punt Tigers in marvellous display at Marvel Stadium

It had been hard for Braham Dabscheck to get a good read on the Saints in season 2020. But a wonderful win over last year’s premiers instilled confidence ahead of a clutch match against the Blues in Round 5.

AFL 2020 Round 4 Preview: As unpredictable as can be

Round 4 of the AFL season looks a tough one for tipsters. Sean Mortell runs a detailed eye over the questions that might decide the results. Are a few teams already at crisis point in their season?

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 3 review and Round 4 preview

Cam Hooke loved Collingwood’s effort in their round three win over the Saints. Looking ahead to a date on Friday night footy with the Giants, he is bullish about the Pies’ prospects.

Round 3 – Brisbane v West Coast: Winning when we “should”, the ultimate challenge – just ask Ivan Drago…

Shane Reid has intimidating memories of the Eagles always trumping his Lions. In a round three match-up the home side were expected to win, he rode Brisbane home in a tight encounter.

‘Lucky Blues’ – A Family Divided by Geelong and Carlton

It’s the first Cats v Blues game for the Pavlous without their beloved Papou. Emotions are heart-felt and tensions are running high in this divided (by footy) house.

AFL Round 3 Preview – Settling into a rhythm

Sean Mortell casts a detailed eye over this weekend’s Round 3 of the AFL. Plenty to digest here.

Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: The COVID-19 Breaker match (Floreat Pica Society)

The FPS is back to review Collingwood’s crazy draw with Richmond on Thursday night. Paul McKay is still dismayed by the result, yet still manages to comprehensively report on the round two proceedings.

Round 2 – Brisbane v Fremantle: A Brisbane perspective

Brisbane managed to scrape past Fremantle in their round two encounter up at the Gabba. Despite taking home the four points, Sam Evans wasn’t convinced by the Lions’ shaky effort.

Round 2 – Sydney v Essendon: That is how you break a drought… narrowly!

After a nervy first-up win ten weeks ago, Essendon made the trip up to Sydney to renew their rivalry with the Swans. Caspar McLeod was kept on the edge of his seat as the game tightened up in the final minutes.

AFL 2020 Round 2 Preview – A tipster’s nightmare

Sean Mortell runs a detailed eye over all Round 2 clashes to find the winners in what looks like a hard-to-tip weekend.

The 2020 Nicky Winmar Cup – Round 10

Earl stayed on for the Diggers and Dealers Convention in Kalgoorlie but was disappointed in the lack of old Anzacs or good ganja. (You couldn’t make this stuff up, unless you’re Earl – Ed.)

Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: The AFL stops for no-one

Gill should have be watching Richmond unfurl their second premiership flag in three years at the MCG. Instead, like everyone one else, Gill had to watch the game on TV as her report explains.