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.
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.
After his trade to Geelong fell through, critics have been questioning just how invested Clayton Oliver is at Melbourne. On Saturday, they got their answer.
Clayton Oliver’s drop-off in two years is as steep as we have ever seen, writes Jay Clark. And it could mean the Dees get desperate during trade period to cut ties with the premiership midfielder.
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.
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.
An important Demon had to be carted off the training track after going down with a painful injury, as the Dees count the cost of some stars being MIA during pre-season.
As trade talk continues to bubble away, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Kysaiah Pickett is engaged as he’s even seen – and that the Dees won’t entertain that conversation.
There is no doubt what Christian Petracca went through last year had the star questioning his future. But Simon Goodwin knew in December – his star was back and ready to get even better.
Mature-age draftee Aidan Johnson is firming for an early debut at Melbourne, while a player taken with the first pick only a few years ago is pushing for an SSP spot at the Demons.
Clayton Oliver took his faultless pre-season up a notch this week, showing signs he’s ready to be back to his dominant best and lead Melbourne’s midfield in 2025.
Kysaiah Pickett is close to his coach Simon Goodwin. It’s one reason he’s yet to ask for a trade to Fremantle. But as JON RALPH writes, all that could change this year.
Melbourne star Jack Viney says the problems faced by the club in 2024 should be a thing of the past after a pre-season that prioritised player connection and team bonding.
Despite only just taking up a position at Port Melbourne, James Hird has found himself involved in the process for the choosing of the next CEO at the Demons.
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