Dynasty talk driving AFL champs
Winning multiple AFL premierships is Melbourne’s aim and they hit 2022 with a big ace up their sleeve.
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Roffey: ‘Disruptive’ board fight threatens to derail Dees
Melbourne’s president Kate Roffey has conceded that the impending board challenge is disruptive for Dees in their quest for back-to-back premierships.
Top draft pick ready to defy early doubters
There was no shortage of fans questioning why North Melbourne drafted a midfielder over a boom forward prospect in 2020. This might be the year we find out.
Here is why the Dees are just at the start of a dynasty
With most of their star players in their prime the Demons will be back for another flag push, but here is the stat that shows they’ll be pushing for years to come.
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Demons trade top-10 draft pick
Melbourne has secured a draft coup a week before the event by trading away one of its top 10 selections in a deal involving Fremantle and Adelaide.
Flag ready or ‘complete rebuild’?
One club needs to start all over again, another’s list is “seriously underperforming” while elsewhere the pressure is on to play finals. See how close we think each club is to footy’s ultimate prize.
How your club’s recruits have started pre-season
After a big trade period, Geelong’s two key signings are planning early pre-season returns. But how are the new faces at your club settling in? See where all 18 clubs are at.
Footy’s 10 most misunderstood players
Think Christian Petracca doesn’t do enough, Josh Kelly is a brilliant kick and James Sicily doesn’t play on anyone? Check out the mythbusting stats on the AFL’s 10 great enigmas.
New Dee bullish on Bennell’s chance
New Demon Ed Langdon has seen former teammate Harley Bennell up close. That’s why he’s excited to see what his former teammate might be able to do when he joins him in Melbourne.
Max factor: Gawn poised to join captaincy ranks
Max Gawn is firming to be co-captain of Melbourne with Jack Viney next season after receiving a glowing endorsement from one of his teammates.
Goddard: Which club has the best forward line?
It looks good on paper, with superstar Eddie Betts joining Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow. But how good will Carlton’s forward line be in reality? According to Brendon Goddard, there are plenty better. See his full 1-18 rankings.
Preuss can take weight off Gawn’s shoulders
Melbourne ruckman Braydon Preuss has mirrored Max Gawn’s dramatic weight loss in a bid to revitalise his career and play alongside his big man teammate next season.
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