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.
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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.
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Demons ponder big man reshuffle to fix forward funk
Harrison Petty has endured a lean few seasons up forward, but the Demons may be eyeing a positional shift back to defence for the man. JAY CLARK has the details.
Track watch: Young gun upstages Bont, father-son Dee excites
A new rookie has upstaged Marcus Bontempelli on the training track, while Demons fans are hoping a stint at Melbourne will help convince Jeff White’s son Kalani to pick them over the Suns.
Plea for unity as Demon fans get their say on year from hell
A hotly contested board vote is underway as Melbourne enters a make or break season – and president Brad Green says the choice is crucial to support coach Simon Goodwin.
The ‘super-competitive’ VFL Bee now a surprise AFL Dee
Aidan Johnson – a 193cm forward out of the Ovens and Murray who hunts the ball like a midfielder – has got an AFL call-up at the age of 24.
First pics: Petracca returns to Dees after trade fiasco
Christian Petracca has made a welcome return to Melbourne, putting his trade threat in the past as he looks to launch into 2025. SEE THE FIRST PICTURES HERE
Petracca and Oliver clouds usher in Dees’ future-proofing draft haul
The Demons drew a line on a difficult year on Wednesday night, landing two young guns at the top of the draft, but is it a sign of their doubt surrounding the futures of their superstar midfielders?
The List Manager: How Dees rise from ashes of out-and-out-crisis
It’s been one crisis after another at Melbourne the past 12 months. Board disputes, unhappy players, trade rumours. Jon Ralph writes, there’s a path for them to rise and contend again.
Oliver makes pre-season statement after failed trade drama
Clayton Oliver has returned almost two weeks early for pre-season as he aims to put a “stinker” behind him and reclaim his mantle as one of the AFL’s premier midfielders.
Footy to foodtok: The players cooking up a side hustle
A growing number of professional football players are sharing their skills in the kitchen on social media platforms, and finding a new demographic of fans and followers.
Dees or Suns? Suitors get chance to impress top draft prospect
A father-son ruck prospect who has soared past 200cm will train with Melbourne and Gold Coast in coming months as he faces a big choice before his draft year.
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