September 2023
From one AFL legend to another: Barassi an ‘innovator’, ‘terrific fella’
Carlton coaching legend David Parkin says Ron Barassi, another of the club’s coaching legends, was a “real pioneer and innovator” in the way Australia rules football is now played – but most of all as simply a “terrific fella”.
- Andrew Burke and Edmund Tadros
Collision that divided AFL raises the cost of concussion crisis
Former star player Shaun Smith is still feeling the consequences of his clashes. He says the latest injury that has split the sport shows officials must act.
- Patrick Durkin
July 2022
AFL clubs set their sights on a multibillion dollar market
Indian-born AFL ambassador Molina Asthana says attracting diverse audiences makes sense economically and socially.
- Michael Bleby
September 2021
Demons want MCG replay party to cap off triumph
The Demons president wants fans to gather at the MCG and relive the club’s grand final triumph.
- Michael Pelly
Melbourne Demons end 57-year drought
A fast-finishing Melbourne Demons ended a 57-year premiership wait on Saturday, claiming the Australian Football League’s top honour.
- Reuters
Perth buzzes before historic grand final
Perth residents are backing a fairytale for long-suffering Demons fans, with the excitement across the city leaving many to declare Saturday’s AFL grand final bigger than the 1987 America’s Cup defence.
- Julie-anne Sprague
How this CEO got the Demons debt-free and into the big dance
Fresh off finishing 17th in 2019, Melbourne Demons CEO Gary Pert outlined an ambitious strategic plan in the hope of becoming debt-free and winning a premiership.
- Alex Gluyas
August 2021
Demons take top spot in dramatic final round
The final eight for the AFL has been settled, but only after a weekend of dramatic finishes.
- Michael Pelly
March 2020
The AFL clubs taking the biggest hit from empty stadiums
No matter what happens, Thursday night's kick-off of the 2020 AFL season will be historic.
- Myriam Robin