Robert Walls
In a 259-game career, Robert Walls played in three premierships (1968, 1970 and 1972) for Carlton, captaining the team in 1997 and 1978 before ending his career with Fitzroy. He coached the Lions between 1981 and 1985 before switching back to the Blues and steering them to the 1987 premiership. Walls writes weekly for The Age.
AFL
Nic Nat and Daw a clash to savour
Robert Walls Andrew Demetriou and the AFL Commission will be delighted that the two biggest drawcards in Friday night's game in Perth are young men who come from vastly different backgrounds.
Robert Walls
Former greats find that coaching grates
Robert Walls Coaching does strange things to usually sane men. The highs are high, the lows low. Frustration builds, excitement boils over. The sacrifices are great, the satisfaction is short.
Football
Treasured memories of Bear years
Robert Walls It was a turning-back-the-clock experience, walking into the new Metricon Stadium.
Robert Walls
Cats showing all the signs of an era ending
Robert Walls A decade ago, the Brisbane Lions were in their prime. They won their first flag in 2001. Two more came straight after and on their fourth attempt at premiership success, they were toppled by Port...
Football
Move on Mick, you'll feel so much better
Robert Walls Just one month into the season, and the heat is starting to burn on some coaches.
