New Zealand eye an AFLW Team – What does it mean for footy?
In his final article for 2018, Tom Basso reveals that New Zealand is looking at throwing their hat into the AFLW ring.
Could a move into the AFL be far behind?
Tom Basso
End of the Line for the Tassie Kangaroos – where next for Tasmania?
The AFL has put their foot in it with Tasmania… again.
Tom Basso looks at what’s next for the Apple Isle in lieu of their Kangaroo dream falling through.
Without Hindsight – The Winners of the 2018 Draft
The AFL Draft is far from an exact science.
Tom Basso takes a look at the clubs who look like winners before they’ve even had the kids kick a footy.
Draft Eve – The Phantom Extra
Draftin’ ain’t easy.
Tom Basso provides an insight into the behind the scenes deals being worked out 24 hours before the big day.
The Mongrel Punt Phantom Draft 2018
The clock is ticking down to the 2018 AFL Draft, reported to be one of the best of all time.
Tom Basso lists the top 25 prospects and where they’re expected to end up.
Football Person of the Year 2018
Time Magazine has their Person of the Year Award. The Mongrel goes one better.
Tom Basso presents the Football Person of the Year award
Out of the Darkness – The Suns will rise again
The Gold Coast Suns saw their Captains flee as though they were exiting a sinking ship. But when a sinking ship hits rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go but up.
Tom Basso looks at the Suns as they embark on the voyage to regain respectability.
Could a Northern Territory AFL bid help the Tassie cause?
With the Northern Territory dipping its toe in the AFL-license waters, could this be both a threat and and an opportunity for a Tasmanian team?
Tom Basso explores the likelihood of a NT team in the big league.
The Hits and Misses of the AFL Rule Changes
They missed their deadline, they scared the hell out of supporters, but in the end… they didn’t do a bad job.
Tom Basso has a look at the nine rule changes for 2019.
The West Coast Premiership Legacy of Matt and Mitch
There were 22 players on the field as the West Coast Eagles defeated the Magpies to claim their fourth premiership.
But as with all flags, it is the sacrifice of many that makes it all possible.