Dark artists drop the ball

Tim Lane The tanking scandal and the Folau debacle show the dangers of tinkering with footy's natural order.

Tim Lane

Winning now not so foreign

Tim Lane Once again a Swans premiership has been made possible by their inspired trading.

Off-field wins? No tanks, AFL

Tim Lane While the issue of tanking had to be addressed, the AFL's ''solution'' is not one that is appropriate.

Football

Jack's 'lost in mail' story has a stamp of doubt

Tim Lane and Roy Masters A Sunday Age investigation has raised doubts about the veracity of a statutory declaration.

AFL

All-clear on Jack deal can't be taken seriously

Tim Lane AFL credibility in the Jack affair quickly melts away under scrutiny.

Tim Lane

Investigated, whitewashed?

Tim Lane There are lingering questions about irregularities in Kieren Jack's drafting to Sydney.