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About Robert Walls
About Robert Walls
A former premiership player and premiership coach, Robert Walls continues to stamp his influence on the game as a fearless columnist. Walls was centre-half-forward in Carlton's 1970 and 1972 premiership teams, and was also a member of the Blues' 1968 premiership team. Forced into retirement due to a knee injury, Walls threw his hat into the ring to coach Fitzroy and was appointed without even having an interview. He also coached Carlton (taking the Blues to a premiership in 1987), the Brisbane Bears and Richmond. Along with his hard-hitting columns in The Age, Walls also appears on Channel Ten's AFL coverage and radio 3AW.
Magpies are playing selfless football
Mick Malthouse has got his Pies firing and hungry for a
premiership.
When Bombers meet Blues, think No.17
Tonight's loser may miss the chance to play finals footy in September.
The coach is the travelling salesman
Coaches need to be able to sell their message these days, to their players, the fans and the media.
Cats should keep close eye on the Saints
Just what is the mental state of the competition's two undefeated teams St Kilda and Geelong?
Take a deep breath, Terry
As the dust settles after his retirement, I hope Terry Wallace will reflect and remember more of the good times than bad.
Carlton: no more excuses
The Blues have problems. They said they were coming, but after a promising start they have stalled, losing five of their past seven games.
He's brash, but boy can Aka play
In 300 games, Jason Akermanis has put his money where his mouth is.
Dockers' youth strategy produces results
Fremantle put a number of measures in place late last year that have given the club real direction.
Success comes in half dozens
The Blues need sharp improvement from their bottom six players.
Courage under fire
It's a rare player that is 100 per cent courageous, 100 per cent of the time.
Puzzling times for coaches
Not all coaches will still be in their positions in 2010 - count on it.
New-look Saints ready to deliver
An intelligent mix of youth and maturity has put St Kilda in a
position to challenge for the flag.
Years of the Cat
If this Geelong team wants to be considered it needs a second flag - and soon.
Carlton can see the light
After years in the wilderness the Blues say they are coming and
they're right.
Crunch time for Malthouse
The Collingwood president wants a flag this year, Nathan Buckley
wants a coaching job next year. Mick Malthouse is under pressure.
Complacent Cats blow chance of greatness
Hawthorn was well drilled to adapt to any situation, while Geelong suffered from having things its own way for too long.
Cats too big and strong
The keys have it when it comes to the outcome of today's grand final.
Little big man
There's not much of Chance Bateman, but what there is of him is all heart.
In-form Saints can ground flying Hawks
Both have claims to victory, which means we are in for a cracking game tonight.
Two coaches stand firm under fire
Lyon and Eade have stayed true to themselves and their players.
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