A look is all it takes as Dees send warning to chasing pack
It didn’t happen like many expected, with the Eagles putting up a fight, but Melbourne has kept its unbeaten start to the season alive. And rivals should be even more worried.
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Premiership winner endorsed for Giants job
Leon Cameron only quit as GWS coach on Thursday, but the line-up to replace him is a strong one.
Melbourne captain ‘definitely’ playing this week
Melbourne are undefeated this AFL season and won’t be taking their foot off the gas against last-placed West Coast.
Bad news for injury-prone Demon
A Demons defender faces months on the sidelines recovering from an ankle injury, but it isn’t all bad news for the reigning premiers.
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May tells teammates of ‘personal issues’
Steven May has avoided a club sanction after pictures emerged of the injured recruit drinking at a pub, with the Demons defender addressing his off-field battles with teammates.
Robbo: May ‘pile-on’ worse than the crime
One week Joe Daniher had the green light to drink while in rehab, the next Steven May is being castigated for doing the same. Mark Robinson writes whatever you think of May’s drinking, it is a story.
Demon’s dad takes aim at club on Facebook
The father of Melbourne forward Joel Smith has criticised the club’s handling of his son’s injury problems on social media, labelling the Demons’ conditioning as ‘not up to scratch’.
Your say: Vote on the best players of Round 7
Our experts have had their say. Now it’s your turn. Were Scott Pendlebury, James Harmes, Jeremy Cameron and Ben Brown the best players of Round 7? HAVE YOUR SAY.
The Tackle: Is Bont the best player in the game?
He put on a masterclass against Richmond on Saturday and as MARK ROBINSON writes, Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli deserves to be in the conversation as one of the AFL’s best players. ROBBO’S LIKES, DISLIKES
Dees get their ‘sexy’ style back
It has been a horror start to 2019 for Melbourne. But the signs are there that this club is starting to turn things around. SAM LANDSBERGER looks at the little moments that helped a big win grow.
Hawks, Dees both miles from flag: Clarko
Alastair Clarkson wasn’t too impressed with Melbourne after the Demons pulled off an upset win over his side, declaring both outfits were nowhere close to competing for the league’s top honours.
Malthouse: Tick, tick … has Father Time come early?
Mick Malthouse always ignored birth certificates when picking his best teams. But the premiership coach writes with rule changes and a faster game, the longevity of a player’s career is being compromised.
Dee fright: Petracca in ‘alarming’ training scare
A ‘alarming’ training mishap left Melbourne young gun Christian Petracca in distress as professional supervisors were forced to help the Demon after he pushed himself physically during a drill.
Teams: Silk back, but Cats cause SuperCoach pain
Hawthorn has been bolstered by the return of Shaun Burgoyne, but has left out a SuperCoach backline mainstay, while Geelong has pulled a shocker, leaving out one of the best cheapies in the game. EVERY TEAM
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