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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.
Not too late for old Dogs to learn new tricks
Yesterday, Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade and his assistants would have given their team a debriefing after the 10-goal loss to league leader Geelong.
Walls coaches the Bulldogs
My players are confident they can take the Cats on on their own turf - and beat them.
Master class
Gary Ablett could learn a lot from Chris Judd on how to handle taggers.
Game shows it's on the ball
Football is changing off the field as well as on it, with a commonsense approach to tackling player issues.
The good, the bad and the ugly
Geelong stuns the Crows as Barry Hall stuns the footy world - again.
A legend among legends
Legends Ron Barassi, Tom Hafey, Bob Davis, Ken Hands and journalist Ron Carter say Mr Football is the game's greatest.
'Big Nick' was the best I ever saw
In a career that spanned some 18 seasons, John Nicholls did it all at Carlton.
Legend No 4: John Nicholls
In a career that spanned some 18 seasons, John Nicholls did it all at Carlton.
Loving the enemy
The scars of battles past have slowly healed for a diehard Blue who went to coach at Tigerland, but the rivalry between the clubs remains alive.
Concentrated Power corrupted
Recent history suggests Port's one-man band is incongruous and results are backing that up.
The top eight in the top eight
All top-half teams have quality players, but I have chosen one from each of the top-eight teams whom I believe is essential to his team's success.
If shackles are too strong, set them free
Coaches give their stars the opportunity to run unhindered and the results speak for themselves.
Bulldogs are running hot
The Bulldogs have a lot going for them this year; their game plan is working and the best is yet to come.
Craig's the reason Crows are soaring
The coach's example has Adelaide setting a standard for others to follow.
Attack from back all the go
All teams are now looking to have at least one attacking playmaker in the back half.
Robert Walls on Melbourne
The Demons have won just one game and there is a real chance they won't win another this year.
Club scouts on the prowl for rare, prized specimens
Smart, courageous, super-fit, a top kick, good attitude. If you tick all the boxes, you might catch the eye of a recruiter.
Saints have to pull finger out
Skipper Nick Riewoldt thinks St Kilda can win a flag. It's time he and his teammates set about proving it.
Get a grip
Round nine provided the proof that tackling has become one of the game's most important skills.
No excuses for Blues, Tigers
Carlton and Richmond both find their credibility on the line and certain players hold the key.
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