Inside story: How futures of four young AFL stars are intertwined
This is shaping as one of the biggest years in AFL trade history, with four of the AFL’s best young talents potentially up for grabs. JON RALPH examines the state of play.
Melbourne
Team of the century: Modern day stars save Dees after barren run
The Demons missed finals for 11 years running from 2007-2017 because, simply, they didn’t have many good players. Josh Barnes picks his team of the century avoiding those forgettable years.
What Jackson told Dockers as clubs begin to circle
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Luke Jackson will stay in purple, but clubs will still circle the 23-year-old star. Here’s what he’s told the Dockers and the latest on if a move might happen.
Dees’ mixed bag: Clarry, Petracca fire as Dees sweat injury
Melbourne will be sweating a knock to Jacob van Rooyen and won’t have liked the final score, but the sight of Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca would have buoyed Demons fans.
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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.
Demons ticket forces contested board election
As many as 10 would-be board members are fighting for four spots in the Demons’ elections next month, with a former Federal Court judge running on a ‘red and blue’ ticket.
Ralph: The key Dees developments that could save Goodwin’s job
Melbourne’s public review said it was capable of playing finals, but their game plan had to be refined, now the work begins for Simon Goodwin after a tumultuous 31 months, writes Jon Ralph.
Warner: Bartlett the man the AFL, Demons couldn’t break
Former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett took on the AFL — and won. MICHAEL WARNER examines how Bartlett emerged victorious from years of legal drama.
Confidential settlement ends Bartlett’s legal stoush with Dees
The long-running battle between former Dees president Glen Bartlett and Melbourne appears finally over, with a confidential settlement reached between the parties.
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