Jim’s Game: St Patrick’s Day eve clash to honour Stynes
There’s a new fixture to look forward to on the AFL calendar. Jay Clark has the details on ‘Jim’s Game’, a celebration of the life and legacy of Melbourne legend Jim Stynes.
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It’s official: ‘The best version’ of Clarry is back
When Clayton Oliver the footballer is firing on all cylinders, it means Clarry the person is also back to his best. After Saturday, the Demons know they’ve got their man back.
SuperCoach special? New Dee reveals role, why he snubbed Eagles
From hangers for Geelong College to the VFL, Jack Henderson spent years banging on the doors on AFL clubs. And now he’s there, he plans to make the most of his opportunity at Melbourne.
How Dees got to Clarry before Cats could ‘screw’ them
Clayton Oliver and Melbourne were both on board a potential trade – but it quickly turned into a raging dumpster fire within hours. This is how the Demons kept their man.
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‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
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‘See how it goes’: Freo star addresses Kosi Pickett rumours
Fremantle star Caleb Serong has addressed rumours that Demons star Kysaiah Pickett will be a Docker in 2025 as he lauds the hard work Freo has done to become a destination club.
Track Watch: Petracca up and running days after cracking ribs
Christian Petracca’s pre-season took a major hit at Dees training last Friday, but the superstar midfielder appears to have shaken off his latest rib injury as Melbourne hit the track on Monday.
Demon’s worst nightmare comes true
The Demons have announced sad news surrounding Christian Petracca in the last thing Melbourne fans wanted to hear
Dees’ resurgence hinges on star duo they forced to stay
They both wanted out, but Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver were held to their contracts. It’s obvious why, as the Dees’ fortunes hinge on their two stars firing. We preview their 2025 here.
Dees injury shock: Gawn suffers painful pre-Christmas fracture
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is set to miss most of January after suffering a painful blow in the final week of pre-season training before Christmas.
Nasty injury sidelines Dees skipper
A painful injury in pre-season training has derailed the summer plans of Melbourne’s star captain.
Dees expect Petracca drama to prompt widespread AFL change
Melbourne has again defended its medical team’s decision to allow Christian Petracca to return to the field with what would later be revealed as catastrophic injuries. Plus, what the Demons have learned from the drama.
‘We are excited’: Dees laud Oliver progress after year of turmoil
Melbourne has conceded Clayton Oliver’s struggles became more public than the club hoped but have backed the superstar midfielder to return to his best in 2025.
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