Financial report: Pies take net loss as entire league thrives
Despite two chaotic, Covid-hit seasons teams around the league emerged with healthy profits except for the powerhouse Pies, here is why.
Melbourne
When will flag coach land new mega-deal?
A bumper new deal looms for Simon Goodwin after ending Melbourne’s premiership drought. The club has spoken out about where things stand.
Tough as nails: Barassi back in the gym after Covid fight
He once famously referred to one of his players as “bloody weak as p***” — You could never say that about Ron Barassi who, at 85, is back in the gym after battling Covid.
Oliver on track to become one of Melbourne’s greatest
It’s a big call but, with a premiership and now a third best and fairest gong, this Demon might just be Melbourne’s greatest — when it’s all said and done.
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Will draw gift Dogs flag, save Goody’s skin?
After a year where Luke Beveridge re-established his coaching reputation and Simon Goodwin’s was thrown into doubt, the AFL draw hands both of them massive opportunities.
Winners and losers: Every club’s fixture rated
Matches at the MCG? Not many interstate trips? Double up matches against finalists or bottom eight sides from 2019? See the positives and negatives of your club’s 2020 fixture.
AFL games you can’t miss in 2020
Rematches, grudge matches and an outlandish prediction for Eddie Betts’ return to Adelaide Oval. We take a look at the match-ups fans won’t want to miss in 2020.
Dons get dream fixture, Pies’ nightmare run
Essendon, Western Bulldogs and Melbourne have been handed very favourable fixtures for 2020 but preliminary finalists Collingwood are facing a tough start and even tougher double up games.
Demons lead race for Bennell
As Harley Bennell attempts to revive his AFL career, it’s emerged the oft-injured midfielder is favouring a move to Melbourne to team up with one ex-teammate in particular.
Round 1 draw revealed: Dees face horror start
Melbourne has been given no favours by the AFL in its bid to quickly forget a horrific 2019 season, handed the toughest task in football to begin 2020. FULL ROUND 1 FIXTURE
Full fixture: AFLW to charge for some 2020 games
Double-headers, 13 new venues and some ticketed AFL Women’s games. That’s just some of the offering after the release of the AFLW fixture for 2020. SEE IT HERE
Gary Buckenara analyses every club’s list
Which clubs are ready to strike in the premiership window, who made smart calls during the trade period and who’s treading water? Recruiting expert Gary Buckenara puts every AFL list under the microscope.
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