Port overcome Hawks in classic to book prelim date with Swans
Port Adelaide and Hawthorn have put on a final for the ages, with the Power emerging from the week from hell to book a date with Sydney in a preliminary final next Friday.
Melbourne
New Dees president dragged into ugly courtroom board stoush
Melbourne’s newly-installed president Brad Green has been named in fresh Federal Court proceedings launched against the club by Glen Bartlett.
Dees mutiny: Fans overwhelming back Goodwin sack call
Thousands of Melbourne fans have backed former president Joe Gutnick’s call for the embattled club to sack coach Simon Goodwin. Have your say here.
Petracca injury saga ‘about to get uglier’
Christian Petracca’s family will reportedly “never forgive” Melbourne as a fresh investigation looms over his serious injuries.
Warner: Why ‘external’ review can’t solve Dees’ woes
Melbourne fans welcomed news this week the club would be conducting a full review of the club, but MICHAEL WARNER unpacks why it’s unlikely to find the source of the Dees’ problems.
Smith spurns Demons’ advances amid board chaos
He’s the perfect fit for the Melbourne presidency or board, but Steven Smith has knocked back the Demons’ advances. JON RALPH reveals why.
Demons in the clear over handling of Petracca injury
Multiple reviews have cleared Melbourne of any wrongdoing in the handling of his life-threatening injury in the King’s Birthday clash despite the superstar’s anger over its handling.
Revealed: The panel which will oversee Dees’ review after backflip
After rejecting the need for a full-scale review of the club all through 2024, Melbourne has backflipped. JAY CLARK reveals the three men who’ll conduct the sweeping review.
Roffey quits — more heads likely to roll in Dees’ overhaul
Kate Roffey has quit as Melbourne president and left the club’s board after weeks of mounting pressure about her leadership during the Demons’ culture crisis.
Melbourne boss suddenly quits AFL club
Having initially pledged to see out her time as scheduled in 2025, the underfire president has instead opted to step down immediately.
McKay: What it’s like being ‘collateral damage’ in trade talk
Harry McKay has revealed the chaos which unfolded after he was linked with a trade to Melbourne and the silver lining he’s taken from being thrown into the Christian Petracca saga.
‘Extremely disappointed’: Dee’s season over
Fresh scans have revealed grim news for an important Melbourne player only one week into the AFLW season.
‘Hopelessly naive’: Petracca’s reality check
The fallout from Christian Petracca’s ill-fated plans to leave Melbourne is continuing after the gun midfielder’s major U-turn.
How Dees plan on avoiding board disaster, Kozzy Pickett latest
Melbourne could be making a change to the club’s presidency, but want to avoid the process getting ugly. Plus the latest on Kysaiah Pickett.
Trade turmoil engulfs Dees, but how will Petracca mend fences?
After a dramatic couple of weeks, Christian Petracca is headed back to the Dees. But how will he reintegrate himself back into the club? JON RALPH writes, there’s a formula to follow.
‘Gone rogue’: Petracca saga torn to shreds
Christian Petracca publicly decided his AFL future over the weekend, but the entire ugly saga has been torn to shreds.
Petracca for McKay? You just know it makes sense
The idea of a Harry McKay-Christian Petracca trade has already been shut down. But the more you think about it, it makes sense for both clubs. LACHLAN MCKIRDY looks at why as he examines the Demons.
‘No apologies’: Petracca decides future
Demons superstar Christian Petracca has made a decision on his future after weeks of reports about his desire to be traded to a big Victorian team.
Not leaving: Trac’s stunning trade backflip
Melbourne fans can breathe easier tonight after Christian Petracca allayed fears he would leave the club. GLENN McFARLANE has the details.
Demon gun gets up Round 1
Melbourne will delay a major positional move but says Tayla Harris is fit and firing after an eyebrow-raising overseas trip.
Gawn details round 1 plans for ‘great friend’ Christian Petracca
Max Gawn was last night named All Australian for the seventh time – and the Demons captain revealed that Christian Petracca remains in his 2025 plans.
Warner: Tainted Roffey presidency arrives at moment of reckoning
Amid a backdrop of crisis and backstabbing in April 2021, Kate Roffey took over the Demons. But Thursday’s trainwreck display showed how inept the club’s leadership is, writes Michael Warner.
Robbo: Diamond Joe backs review calls for ‘disintegrating’ Demons
With focus on the Dees at an all-time high for the wrong reasons, a former president has backed calls for a full-scale independent review of the club in the wake of the Christian Petracca stand-off.
Robbo: The weirdness clouding Demons’ Petracca problem
The Christian Petracca situation is not only weird to the fans, MARK ROBINSON reports, it’s also weird for some of the players at the Demons, who recently discussed the star’s future.
Footy boss defends Petracca from recipe videos jibe
The AFL’s footy boss has defended wantaway Demon Christian Petracca from suggestion he is looking to leave the club to boost his social media following.
‘Just not true’: Demons respond to Oliver issues
With speculation intensifying around Clayton Oliver’s future at Melbourne, one of the club’s coaches has revealed how much truth is involved.
Petty turns down Crows interest to re-sign at Dees
Melbourne’s Harrison Petty has secured a pay rise to stay at Melbourne after speculation over previous summers he would find his way back to Adelaide.
Rucking hell for Demons as Darcy, Jackson dominate
Media pundits who claim ruckmen are overrated had the perfect case study for a game where one side had two, highly paid rucks and the other had none. MARK DUFFIELD writes Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson had an absolute day out.
Dees footy: Goodwin throws out the new to save Melbourne’s year
Melbourne returned back to the top eight by throwing out a promise made to supporters last year. Here’s how Simon Goodwin has kept the season alive ahead of a tough run home.
Crucial Gawn update ahead of revenge match
Melbourne won without captain Max Gawn last weekend, but heading to Perth on a revenge mission the club is sweating on his return from injury.
‘Ablett-esque’: Allen Jakovich’s brilliant last stand
It is the 30th anniversary of outrageous shooting star Allen Jakovich’s final game in the red and blue. SHANNON GILL speaks to his old coach Neil Balme about the enigma, the memories and the legacy of ‘Jako’.
Era over? Eight reasons Demons’ critics have it wrong
Many wondered if Melbourne would be a spent force without Max Gawn and Christian Petracca. As JON RALPH writes, the last month has shown the Demons are anything but.
Back for good: Melksham desperate to carry on after injury
Having returned without a lead in game, Jake Melksham is keen to stick around for good at Melbourne. He opens up on his knee rehab and contract status.
Bombers of old not up for the fight with battle hardened Dees
Toughness and smarts have been question marks at Essendon for the best past of two decades – and Saturday night didn’t answer any of those queries, writes JOSH BARNES.
‘Every option available’ as Gawn pushes for return
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin gave an update on the Demons’ superstar captain with finals now firmly in their sights.
‘Ambitious’: Coach pours cold water on Gawn talk
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has weighed in on Max Gawn’s bold recovery plans – and how he’ll replace the Demons skipper.
Demons star to defy club doctors
Melbourne’s captain says he will “push the envelope” in his recovery from an unusual injury, but is he out of step with club medical staff?
Gawn vows to beat docs’ timeline on injury return
Max Gawn says ‘I currently can’t walk’, but that hasn’t stopped the Melbourne captain setting an ambitious timeline for his comeback from a chipped fibula.
‘Pretty sore’: Huge Demons injury blow
After limping in to the club on Monday on crutches hopeful Melbourne captain’s hopes his injury wasn’t too bad have been dashed.
Concern for Gawn, McGovern as pressure mounts on Simpson
Jake Melksham gave Melbourne some much-needed spark up forward, but Dees fans will be sweating on Max Gawn’s fitness after the skipper was subbed out in the win over West Coast which will continue pressure on Adam Simpson.
Petracca hospitalised again, set for more surgery
The luckless streak has continued for Christian Petracca, with the sidelined Melbourne star back in hospital for the third time in less than a month.
Demons on high-alert for Harley
In round 11 Harley Reid showed no respect for two of the best midfielders in the AFL in a statement game and the Demons won’t be caught out twice.
‘We were boring’: Demon’s alarming admission
For the past two games Melbourne hasn’t kicked a final-quarter goal, with the worrying trend painting a concerning picture for the Demons.
Proud Goody praises Oliver – but ‘brutal’ Dees let this one slip
It was a game no one gave the Demons a chance to win – but they almost did. Despite the final term and Hugh McCluggage dagger, Friday night was important for Melbourne, writes CALLUM DICK.
Hugh beauty: Lions sink Demons in last-minute thriller
Brisbane Lions have stunned Melbourne with an almighty last quarter comeback that was only sealed in the final minutes thanks to an improbable Hugh McCluggage goal.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Lions’ heartstopping win
A wayward Brisbane has pinched a nail-biting victory over Melbourne to surge into the top eight for the first time this season. See the SuperCoach takeaways and relive all the action here.
Dudded Dees: How Melbourne missed out on Mac ‘n’ Reid
Mac Andrew should be the shining light in the Demons’ defence, while Harley Reid could be stepping into Christian Petracca’s shoes on Friday night. SAM LANDSBERGER says the Dees have been dudded.
Petracca’s advice for Dees’ new midfield weapon revealed
Trent Rivers has revealed the advice he received from Christian Petracca after stepping into the huge midfield void left by the Melbourne superstar. He speaks to GLENN MCFARLANE about his transition to a key member of the Demons’ engine room.
‘Still really raw’: Teary Petracca opens up on injury trauma
An emotional Christian Petracca has shared intimate details of his injury hell and responded to reports his family was at odds with Melbourne’s treatment and him returning to the field on King’s Birthday.
Relationship status: How Clarry, Dees are really doing off the field
Clayton Oliver is in a serious form slump on the field and his contract to 2030 has been criticised as one of the worst in football. But will either affect his future at Melbourne? Here’s the latest.
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