With the introduction of free agency, covering player contracts in the media is something the AFL community has dealt with before, writes Robert Beaton.
Suck it up – Hogan contract talks here to stay
Djokes aside, Novak not greatest yet
Fresh off his record-equalling sixth Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic is the world’s best tennis player, but his path to becoming the greatest ever isn’t as clear as it seems, writes Robert..
The Recruit(ing) experiment
The amount of AFL clubs prepared to take the risk on the winner of The Recruit reveals a lack of faith, writes Robert Beaton.
upstart’s All-Australian team
With the initial 40-man All-Australian squad announced on Tuesday, Robert Beaton picks his final 22 players.
Star quality
The race for the AFL Rising Star award is wide open, writes Robert Beaton.
AFL finals: the run in – part two
In the second of a two part series, Robert Beaton looks at the AFL teams fighting for an elimination final spot.
AFL finals: the run in – part one
In the first of a two-part series, Robert Beaton takes a look at the AFL's double chance hopefuls
Hawthorn’s tricky task
After winning last year's AFL premiership, Robert Beaton discusses why Hawthorn will struggle to overcome some serious barriers in 2014.
From skinny kid to Carlton’s spiritual leader
Carlton’s vice captain Kade Simpson has always played his role for the team. But as Robert Beaton discovered, things haven’t always gone to plan.
AFL Port Adelaide 2013 team preview
With plenty of fresh faces in positions of power, Port Adelaide could be on the right path to correcting its recent off-field turmoil and on-field struggles, writes Robert Beaton.