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.
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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.
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Malthouse a big risk as Blues err in axing Ratten
Robert Walls It's 2001 and after 10 years as Carlton coach, David Parkin hands the reins to the low-profile Wayne Brittain.
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The middle men
Robert Walls A slick midfield list presents All-Australian selectors with some tough choices.
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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...
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Big targets the key to winning flags
Robert Walls It's a fickle business, football. At the end of round three this year, Carlton and its coach, Brett Ratten, were flying.
Football
Treasured memories of Bear years
Robert Walls It was a turning-back-the-clock experience, walking into the new Metricon Stadium.
Football
Who is your club's MVP?
Robert Walls On the eve of the 2012 AFL season, who's the most important player for your team?
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Carlton has line-up to end losing streak
Robert Walls Carlton should end a five-game losing streak against Collingwood by winning comfortably tonight at the MCG.
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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.
