Lions coach takes pressure off returning star
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan to ‘moderate expectations’ of Keidean Coleman in his return to AFL football after a top-flight absence of 14 months.
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Flippant or dead serious? The only way Fremantle keeps Jackson
Ex-teammates weren’t sure how serious Luke Jackson was when he first floated a return to Melbourne. Months on, it’s clear Fremantle only has one option left to keep its budding ruck star.
‘Rubbish’ or perfection? Trade anomaly unlocks Jackson’s return
A barefoot Luke Jackson ruled out a move back to Victoria in March. But the noise about a reunion with the Dees continues to rumble, and it could unlock something we haven’t seen in a decade.
How a fourth rounder for Clarry could unlock Dees’ next flag
Many football fans would scoff at a three-time All Australian departing for a fourth rounder – but Jon Ralph writes if Oliver wants to, it could be the move which unlocks the Dees’ next flag.
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Gawn’s candid admission: I could’ve asked for more help
As chaos engulfed the Demons in 2024, skipper Max Gawn took on a heavy load. The legendary ruckman tells Jay Clark, he’d do it a lot differently if he had his time again.
Jim’s Game: St Patrick’s Day eve clash to honour Stynes
There’s a new fixture to look forward to on the AFL calendar. Jay Clark has the details on ‘Jim’s Game’, a celebration of the life and legacy of Melbourne legend Jim Stynes.
It’s official: ‘The best version’ of Clarry is back
When Clayton Oliver the footballer is firing on all cylinders, it means Clarry the person is also back to his best. After Saturday, the Demons know they’ve got their man back.
SuperCoach special? New Dee reveals role, why he snubbed Eagles
From hangers for Geelong College to the VFL, Jack Henderson spent years banging on the doors on AFL clubs. And now he’s there, he plans to make the most of his opportunity at Melbourne.
How Dees got to Clarry before Cats could ‘screw’ them
Clayton Oliver and Melbourne were both on board a potential trade – but it quickly turned into a raging dumpster fire within hours. This is how the Demons kept their man.
Wider review re-opens investigation into Petracca incident
The AFL is set to reinvestigate Christian Petracca’s King’s Birthday near-death experience after an official demand from the AFLPA.
Every Demon rated: The star Dees ‘would be stuffed’ without
The Dees fell away from contention last year. But with their A-graders fit and firing, can they bounce back? Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every player on their list.
‘Nothing to worry about’: Dees star addresses Sorrento pub probe
Melbourne star Steven May is highly confident he will be cleared of any wrongdoing as an alleged incident in Sorrento over the summer continues to be investigated by police.
Kozzie’s hint on Dees future as Freo ups ante by signing cousin
Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has spoken following reports he texted Fremantle players he would be in Dockers colours next year. See the full transcript here.
Oliver sounds ominous warning with match sim blitz
Watch out AFL — Clayton Oliver is back. The Melbourne star took another big step toward returning to his best on Friday, blitzing an A vs B team match sim.
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