Round 12 – The Mongrel Preview
Even with teams sitting out a week, this one is shaping to be a great weekend of footy.
The Mongrel takes a gander at the upcoming games, and what may be in store.
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How much is your team willing to pay for Tom Lynch?
The longer he doesn’t re-sign with the Suns, the more likely Tom Lynch is to return to Melbourne.
But is the price tag worth the gamble?
The Mongrel’s All-Australian Team After Round 11
We are just about at half way through the season, and we’re starting to find the legitimate contenders for a berth in the All-Australian Team.
The Mongrel may not get a say in the real thing, but here’s how we see it up until the completion of Round 11.
GWS v Adelaide – The Good, Bad and Ugly
The Giants notched their biggest win of the season, knocking over the Adelaide Crows in South Australia. It was a gutsy win by the Giants to keep their finals hopes alive.
Here’s The Mongrel’s good, bad and ugly
North Melbourne v Brisbane – The Good, Bad and Ugly
Is it time North fans started thinking about the F-word? After a big win over Briosbane, the Roos are starting to look likely.
Here’s the Mongrel’s good, bad and ugly.
Richmond v Essendon – The Good, Bad and Ugly
The Dreamtime game turned into a nightmare for the Bombers. OK, OK… I’m sorry for using the obvious analogy.
I swear, The Mongrel’s good, bad and ugly of the Tigers and Bombers will make up for it.
Melbourne v Western Bulldogs – The Good, Bad and Ugly
The Dees rode out the early Bulldog pressure, then applied pressure of their own as they ran out 49 point winners at Docklands.
Here’s the Mongrel’s good, bad and ugly.
Sydney v Carlton – The Good, Bad and Ugly
The Swans went home and got a big win at the SCG, beating the Blues by 30 points in a dour affair.
Here’s The Mongrel’s good, bad and ugly.
Who Missed out on the Hall of Fame?
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.
Who will be the All Australian Ruck?
There is one position to fill on the All Australian team, and four very capable contenders vying for it.
The Mongrel has a look at the four best big men in the game.