May’s bump saga set to stretch another week as Dees appeal
Even after a marathon hearing on Wednesday night, the saga involving Steven May’s hit on Francis Evans isn’t over yet, with the Dees set to appeal the tribunal’s three-game ban.
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Newton soars from Whorouly and back in high-flying homecoming
Michael Newton soared into the AFL’s history books in 2007. Almost two decades later, the former Demon is back doing what he does best — kicking goals — for his beloved Whorouly.
AFL hands down bombshell collision ruling
Steven May has learned his fate from the AFL Tribunal for his contentious act that left Carlton’s Francis Evans bloodied and bruised.
Hardest case in a decade: Why May verdict will set new precedent
Francis Evans lost a tooth, was concussed and broke his nose after a collision with Steven May. But what was May meant to do? The tribunal’s verdict could cause the largest shift in the game’s fabric in a decade.
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‘As bas as it gets’: Outrage as star faces trial
Melbourne defender Steven May will front an AFL tribunal hearing after an act that has divided the football world.
The big questions as May set for date with tribunal after Francis hit
The AFL match review panel has made its call on Steven May after his brutal collision with Francis Evans, despite the Dees defender adamant he had no other option.
The moments which prove Blues haven’t given up yet
With its season over a staring a Demons comeback in the face, Carlton could have laid down and given up. Instead, the Blues stood up – Glenn McFarlane finds the moments that prove it.
Bucks: Hawks need to break their Power curse
The Hawks haven’t beaten Port Adelaide since 2022, and it’s the curse they need to break. Plus, the Dees’ search for a winning formula continues. Nathan Buckley previews Super Saturday.
‘Injuries happen’: Clarko defends Xerri after high hit
Max Gawn said he ‘had to respond’ after Tristan Xerri’s wayward arm collected Tom Sparrow high, but Alastair Clarkson said ‘injuries happen’. Watch the incident and have your say.
AFL admits another Adelaide Oval goal review blunder
It hasn’t cost anyone a finals spot, but the AFL has told Melbourne and Adelaide that a controversial goal from Ben Keays should have been overturned by the AFL’s review centre.
Change is afoot at the Dees — but will that include Goody?
There is a mood for change at Melbourne after five losses in a row. Just how far will that extend? Jon Ralph breaks it down here.
9-0: The numbers that prove just how different 2025’s Crows are
For a while, it looked like the Demons were going to pull off an almighty upset against the Crows. Any other season, Adelaide may have wilted but, Matt Turner writes, these Crows are different.
Cornes: Big reason high-flying Crows fans should be scared
It’s a fantastic time to be a Crows fan but history suggests that’s a bad omen, writes Graham Cornes.
The damning numbers Petracca must correct
Christian Petracca is one of the competition’s biggest names, but this season is one of the bottom 15 players in a key stat. Jon Ralph unpacks where the superstar has to improve.
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