Eddie Betts has drafted an “indigenous only” team to play in AFLX.
Whilst many won’t tune in, it could actually be the start of something big.
The AFLW train continues to roll, and there are several clubs looking to jump on at the closest station
The Mongrel asks the “ifs” and “buts” of Season 2019.
This time, in relation to the premiers; the Western Bulldogs
Round Two of AFLW is in the books, and The Mongrel managed to cast his eye over three games for the weekend.
We have a look at the Blues v Crows, the Giants v Roos, and the Dogs v Cats.
This time, in relation to the premiers; the West Coast Eagles
Seven years into the official life of Greater Western Sydney, how have they fared against their targets?
Tom Basso looks at the AFL’s 18th franchise, and allocates their grades.
This time, in relation to the Sydney Swans
The AFL are many things, but lazy is not one of them.
Tom Basso looks at the AFL’s expansion into Asia.
This time, in relation to St Kilda
The Kangaroos and Blues squared off in their season opener, and North were all over Carlton.
The Mongrel takes a look at the game and what jumped out at him.
The Crows and Bulldogs squared off in their season opener, and kicked three goals between them.
This time, in relation to Richmond
The third AFLW Season kicks off this weekend.
Are we about to commence the most important period in the history of women’s football. Tom Basso believes so.
This time, in relation to Port Adelaide
Rumours of Gary Ablett’s demise might be a little premature.
The Mongrel takes a look at the Little Master, and what 2019 has in store for him.
Records fell in 2018, and they’ll fall again in 2019.
The Mongrel bores you silly with a list so long you could make a list about it
It sounds so simple. All you have to do is record double figures in kicks, marks, handballs and tackles in a single game.
Then why have only six players ever achieved this feat? And why has no one done it since 2015?
This time, in relation to North Melbourne
The early days of the AFL were like the wild west.
And a few outlaws took the opportunity to secure premierships the easy way.
The Mongrel jumps in his time machine and heads back to the 80s.
North Melbourne and Collingwood lock horns in the Escort Cup Grand Final, and the Mongrel has tracked down a great copy
This time, in relation to the Melbourne Demons
This time, in relation to the GWS Giants
This time, in relation to the Gold Coast Suns
The AFL has tinkered with the rules again, and whichever coach manipulates them the best could get his team off to a flying start.
But which team will own the new ruck rules, and which players will elevate their games?
This time, in relation to the Geelong Cats
This time, in relation to the Fremantle Dockers
This time, in relation to the Essendon Bombers
This time, in relation to Hawthorn.
This time, in relation to the Carlton Blues
This time, in relation to the Adelaide Crows
The desire to play just one more year is a powerful one, and it is one that can lead to glory or disaster.
The Mongrel takes a look at some of the players who may have made a different decision if they had their time over again.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing. If Stuart Dew could go back and change things at the Gold Coast eight years ago, what strings would he pull?
The Mongrel takes a look at the options he’d have, and what the Suns could now look like.
Shane Mumford’s recent video exploits have been dealt with by the Giants, but the 12 Swans who self-reported in 2012 may have gotten away with it.
Tom Basso looks back at a premiership side with over half the players self-reporting after the Grand Final.
Only two men have ever topped 150 goals in a season.
The Mongrel takes a look at those who could've, and perhaps should've topped that mystical mark.
John Kennedy Senior’s stirring half time speech to his team is still one of the best rev ups in AFL history, but how would it fly today?
Adam Cilauro has a look at Kennedy’s famous delivery, and how it would be changed for today’s players.
For many, Wayne Carey is the greatest footballer of the modern era, but there is a bloke closing in fast.
He may have already gone past him.
This week we welcomed the class of 2018 into the Hall of Fame, and celebrated the elevation of Kevin Sheedy to Legendary status.
The Mongrel takes a look at some who were unlucky to miss out on an induction into the Hall.
Jobe Watson was a tremendous player for the Bombers. Hard at the contested footy, he was the prototypical big midfielder.
But there's a bloke in Sydney who's done it better, and done it when it counts.
Eddie Betts has drafted an “indigenous only” team to play in AFLX.
Whilst many won’t tune in, it could actually be the start of something big.