Sportsday Start, Stop & Keep (23.03.26)
Mar 23, 2026
Controversy over Ben King’s future and debate on protecting tall forwards like Sam Darcy. Strong takes on North Melbourne’s form and Brad Scott’s rebuild. Praise for breakout performances such as Oscar Baker and energetic players like Patrick Voss. Criticism of stadium countdown clocks and concerns about GWS attendances and stadium spending.
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Ben King Should Stay At Gold Coast
- Do stop thinking about leaving if you're in a perfect role fit like Ben King at Gold Coast Suns.
- Ken Hinkley argues King has elite supply, career-best form and a real chance to kick 100 goals if he stays put.
Don't Overreact To One Poor Result
- Stop overreacting to a single loss like North Melbourne's defeat; early signs can still be positive despite the result.
- Gerard Healy saw patches of really good footy and blamed momentum swings and hostile crowds for the collapse.
West Coast Showing Genuine Progress
- West Coast showed clear progress in round two, driven by youth and intensity.
- Ken Hinkley highlighted Harley Reid, new inclusions like Dersmer and ferocious second-half pressure as evidence of improvement.