Round 4 tips: Our AFL experts nail the winners
Can Carlton go 4-0? Robbo believes the Suns can buck the Blues’ trend and cause a big upset. Here’s where our tipsters are putting their faith in round four.
Melbourne
Demons dilemma over key forward’s return
Reigning premier Melbourne has few problems but will have to make some tough selection calls this week as stars prepare to return.
Goodwin: Undefeated Demons only getting better
The Demons have a dillemna ahead of next week’s match against Port Adelaide with an embarrassment of riches available for the match committee to select from.
AFL legend’s reaction to son is ‘everything’
An AFL legend’s beautiful reaction to his son’s first ever goal in the big leagues has melted the hearts of footy fans everywhere.
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Big brother rules as Dees punish wasteful Swans
They used to duke it out on the PlayStation and in the backyard, and on Thursday night it was again big brother, Nathan Jones, who had the last laugh as Melbourne pipped a wasteful Sydney.
Can’t defend, can’t win? King dissects dismal Dees
They are 0-3 and last on the ladder. They don’t win the footy back in the air, at ground level or defend their direct opponents. So what can Melbourne do? DAVID KING breaks down the dismal Demons.
Tips: Ralphy’s huge lifetime Carlton call
Carlton has shown glimpses of improvement but the fact remains the Blues are winless with a huge clash against Gold Coast, the surprise packet of the year so far. See who the experts are tipping.
Barometer: Fyfe ruled out of Derby
Fremantle’s chances of grabbing bragging rights from their bitter crosstown rival have taken a dive with the Dockers ruling skipper Nat Fyfe out of Saturday’s Derby. UPDATED AFL INJURY LIST
Podcast: Sam not ready to be the man for Dees
Melbourne decided to let Jesse Hogan go hoping Sam Weideman could stand up in his place but the SuperFooty podcast team discuss why the move hasn’t gone to plan. LISTEN HERE
The stats which damn winless Melbourne’s midfield
Melbourne’s midfield has received a wake-up call, with damning statistics revealing the extent of the two-way running and accountability issues which have plagued the Demons early performances.
Honesty session to give Demons a jolt
Melbourne’s regular post-match review took a different path as players delivered blunt feedback to address their issues and ignite their season against Sydney. Find out what was discussed.
Robbo: Hawks with another recruiting masterstroke
Everyone’s heard the hype around Hawthorn recruits Chad Wingard and Tom Scully, but Mark Robinson says there’s an unsung hero the Hawks signed for nothing who is quietly tearing it up. ROBBO’S LIKES AND DISLIKES
Dees on verge of worst start since Neeld
Melbourne is staring down the barrel of its worst start to a season since Mark Neeld was coach — unless it can stop the Swans. One stastisical area could hold the key to a breakthrough win.
‘Woe is me or get on with it’: Dees have two options
Melbourne is winless and after starting the season as one of the premiership fancies, the Demons have been left searching for answers. See the stats that show why the Dees are so easy to score against.
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