Patrick Cripps v Matt De Boer – The Battle Within The Battle
The Mongrel is a big fan of the battle within a battle, and this week is a ripper.
Patrick Cripps will have the attention of Matt de Boer, and it should be a belter!
Player spotlight
Pearce de Résistance
The Mongrel team may have left Alex Pearce out of their rolling All-Australian team, but his stellar 2019 has not been missed by Matthew Passmore.
In his debut Mongrel article, Matthew looks at the Freo full back’s journey to 50 AFL games.
Time For Brad Scott To Deliver – Or Else!
Brad Scott is celebrating his tenth year as North Melbourne coach.
That’s a long time without genuine success
No Rance – No Tigers? Or Is It Something Else?
Many cried “season over” for the Tigers when Alex Rance went down injured.
But there were other factors that contributed heavily to their Round Two loss to the Pies. Paddy Grindlay lays them out.
Concussion – McCartin’s battle belongs to the game
As Paddy McCartin sits on the sidelines, recovering from yet another concussion, Tom Basso looks at the issue about to become even bigger.
A class action is set to launch, and it’s going to cost plenty, as if it hasn’t cost enough already.
Appreciating Erin Phillips
We laud the great names and speak with pride about seeing them play live.
But there is one playing right now who is a cut above all her peers.
Willie or won’t he? Is Rioli the key to the 2019 Eagles?
Great teams get internal improvement to bolster them year after year.
Coming off a premiership, the Eagles can get better, on the back of Willie Rioli.
Jack Higgins – All Australian?
Jack Higgins made his mark as an exuberant, enthusiastic kid in his first year.
But are we about to see him go to a different level?
Is it time for Lance Franklin to become a true Stay-At-Home Forward?
News of Lance Franklin missing the start of pre-season has Swans fans groaning.
But Franklin playing a different game-style could be just what the doctor ordered.
Does Dan Menzel fit at your club?
It’s difficult to believe that Daniel Menzel is not in the top 800 players in the land, but he finds himself without an AFL home.
Does he fit with your club? Matt Oman explores the possibilities.