Jeremy McGovern – Where Great Plays Start
Jeremy McGovern is an intercept marking beast, and in the Grand Final, he was at his best again.
The Mongrel takes a look at one of the best defenders of the modern age, and what’s next for him.
Player spotlight
A Moment Worth Remembering – Happy Retirement Eric Mackenzie
As Eric MacKenzie heads into retirement, The Mongrel recalls a moment that all Eagles fans should take a moment to remember.
Easy Target – The Online Treatment of Hannah Mouncey
As Australia’s most famous transgender footballer withdraws her AFLW Draft Nomination, Cam Read explores the world of cheap shots and low blows Hannah Mouncey has endured to get to this point.
Taylor Made for a Finals Run
In the wake of Adam Treloar’s injury, Taylor Adams has elevated his game to a new level.
The Mongrel takes a look at his re-emergence as a top-line midfielder, and what does it mean to the Pies’ premiership hopes?
More Questions than Answers – The Fallout of the Gaff Hit
With Andrew Gaff’s eight game suspension, a lot of questions were answered, but a few more were asked.
Matt Oman has a look at the fallout from the Gaff-Brayshaw incident, and tries to answer some of the emerging questions.
The next stage of Andrew Gaff
The tribunal hearing may be over and the suspension handed down, but the news concerning Andrew Gaff is just getting started.
Where will he be playing in 2019?
The Nankervis Gamble
Damien Hardwick’s use of Toby Nankervis is a dare to other teams. Just how much do you push while the Tiger ruckman sits on the bench? And how much do you conserve?
The Curious Case of Marcus Bontempelli
As Marcus Bontempelli battles his way through his fifth AFL season, you could be forgiven for saying you expected more.
The Mongrel takes a look at Bont and whether he is sitting at a crossroads at the tender age of 22.
Captain Non-Courageous – Tom Lynch is out the door at the Suns
Tom Lynch is done and dusted as a Gold Coast Sun, but Tom Basso believes his conduct leading to his departure has been anything but the actions of a leader.
Jack Riewoldt – The Bright Side
Jack Riewoldt was the petulant child of the Richmond Football Club. Now he is the man.
The Mongrel takes a look at the maturation of Jack Riewoldt, and how it has benefitted his team.