Some hope their forwards kick bags of goals this September. But history tells us this just doesn't happen. HB has a look at those who did it.

It was a big one on Friday Night Footy, and the Hawks quickly turned it into a domination, smashing the Pies in the contest at the MCG

The Blues almost caused the upset, but Freo played a composed, and powerful last quarter to get the win. Justin Rake has the details

The end of the Ken Hinkley reign cannot come quickly enough, as the Cats hammered Port in Round 21. Edan Nissen has the details from GMHBA

It was tight at Marvel, but the Saints held on to pick up the win over the Roos in Round 21. HB has the Talking Points from this one

The Lions staked their claim in Round 21, dropping Pies at the MCG and sounding a warning heading into finals. HB has all the Big Questions

The Suns were all over the travelling Tigers, holding them to just two goals for the game in Round 21. Timbo Higgins has all the details

The Crows firmed as contenders and left the Hawks vulnerable as they knocked them over at the Adelaide Oval. Disco has the details.

The St Kilda comeback likely overshadowed the way the Giants eclipsed the Swans in Round 20. But Disco Monagle was watching, and he took note

The decision to suspend Steven May by the AFL Tribunal is another battle in the AFL war on aggression. Where does it end?

It's been a while, but Isaac Heeney kicked down the door to the 30 and 5 Club in Round 19, 2025. Welcome to... The Club

We got some hot takes for ya in 2025, right here at The Mongrel. Here is the Round 19 version.

It was the Isaac Heeney show at the SCG as fhe Sydney Swans champ gave North Melbourne the business in Round 19

It wasn't easy, but the Brisbane Lions did enough to hold off the Dogs at the Gabba for another win, strengthening their hold on second spot

We're three quarters of the way through the 2025 AFL season. What grade does your team receive? Disco Monagle is handling them out.

The race for the 20th AFL licence is on, with Western Australia and the Northern Territory both in the mix. Jeremy Wohlfart breaks it down.

With six (and for some, seven) games remaining, the Mongrel Punt DPOY is wide open. Who will make the step and take the title in 2025?

Oh yeah, the AFL Pokemon league is here. Which Pokemon does your team resemble? Matt Passmore has the answers

We know you missed him... Gab Rossi is back with the nine things he learnt following Round 18 of AFL action

Freo's Hayden Ballantyne was so much the bad guy that when Matthew Scarlett punched him, people celebrated! He is our next villain

The Dees avenged their early-season loss to North, as they rode their captain and his win over Tristan Xerri, to victory in Round 18

It was a belter at Marvel as the Saints threw everything at the Swans, and Sydney rose to the occasion. Matt Oman has the details

The stakes and pressure were high at Optus Stadium, and the Dockers rose to the challenge, coming from behind to beat the Hawks

It was a slight, and it wasn't pretty, but the Tigers were tougher and harder than the Bombers, picking up win number four in 2025

Six goals from.Aaron Cadman helped the Giants bury the Cats in Round 18. Jimmy Day has The Prophet’s Perceptions

It was a cracker at Marvel as Adelaide took on the Dogs and picked up four points in Round 18. HB has The Big Questions from the Crows' win.

The Pies fought back after the Suns established a huge lead, but Gold Coast had the composure to pick up the Round 18 win

The Mongrel's Rolling All-Australian team is one of the few that respects the positions the players actually play. Jimmy Day has your update

Justin Longmuir and Luke Beveridge had similar issues on the weekend, but they handled them differently. HB looks at what that means

It was a cracker at the SCG, as the Swans turned away the visiting Freo to keep their season alive. HB has the biggest Big Questions of 2025

Cleaner, faster, and more efficient in front of goal. For all the tactical X’s and O’s we like to throw in, it’s a pretty simple formula for winning a game of footy, and it proved an effective one for...

There was a big gap in class at the Cattery, and a big gap on the scoreboard, as the Cats smashed the Tigers in Round 17

Another road win for the team that couldn't buy one last year. The Suns knocked over the Bombers with a powerful last quarter at Marvel

The Pies relished the opportunity to sink the boots into a battling Carlton, pounding them by nine goals, and effectively ending their season

The Giants made a big, big sound out west, as they flattened the Eagles in Round 17 at Optus Stadium. HB as his loves and hates from this one

AFL umpires cop a heap, even from me. But maybe, it is time to redirect our anger and frustration to those who genuinely deserve it?

The Western Bulldogs spoiled the 100-year celebration of North Melbourne with a 49-point win at Marvel in Round 17. HB has the Big Questions.

Who are the players and coaches that have completely changed the way the game is played? HB takes a look at some of footy's great innovators

Did Libba kick a goal? Was Maynard blocked? HB takes a look at some of the instances where one thing changed so much

Are the Lions gettable? I had to re-type that - I asked "are the loins gettable?" They sure are, in both cases in the Road Warrior Ladder

The Hawks brought North back to earth with a thumping in Tassie. Edan Nissen has all the details from the massacre

It took Freo three quarters to get going and roll over a gallant St Kilda in Round 16. HB has all the Big Questions from this ripper game.

The more I watch Harley Reid play football, the more I think he is umpired a little differently to other players. Uh oh… you know what’s coming? HB has a conspiracy theory incoming, right? You damn be...

The Suns put five on the Dees before they even got off the plane, and that set the tone for the Gold Coast win over Melbourne. HB reports

Family ties in the AFL run deep. Always have. HB has a look at his favourite sibling combinations over the years

Port Adelaide were several classes above the Blues on Thursday night. JB Eddy has all the details of the huge Power win.

Freo were looking down the barrel after a loss to the Saints. They emerged with a plan based on defence. Carlton in 2025... not so much

Who will be wingman of the year in 2025? HB runs down the resent results and leaders in the Robert Flower Wingman of the Year Award

We focus too much on the negative. In doing so, we miss huge positives. Nick Daicos overcoming Marcus Windhager was THE story of Round 15