Back where he belongs: Late in, whipping boy unlock Cats’ weapon
A Geelong late change and a subsequent injury may be a blessing in disguise for the Cats, as a whipping boy helped play a talented tall into form.
Melbourne
Fritsch on the fritz: Star’s woes sum up Demons’ ugly demise
Melbourne persistently missed the target and the moment on Friday night against Geelong — and one of their flag heroes has seemingly lost his magic. Josh Barnes analyses the Dees’ demise.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Geelong v Melbourne
Did Max Gawn do enough for owners to hold? Where to now with Sam De Koning? Should we target Christian Petracca? Get the answers to all those SuperCoach questions here.
Garry Lyon: We’re about to find out if Melbourne will sink or swim
The Demons have been thrown overboard in a dark start to 2025 – and now Simon Goodwin needs to find out who can sink or swim. Garry Lyon unpacks the changes the Dees need to make.
More Stories
Kozzie the Docker? Don’t count on it, says Goodwin
As trade talk continues to bubble away, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Kysaiah Pickett is engaged as he’s even seen – and that the Dees won’t entertain that conversation.
The emotional moment Petracca truth became clear
There is no doubt what Christian Petracca went through last year had the star questioning his future. But Simon Goodwin knew in December – his star was back and ready to get even better.
Track watch: Former No.1 pick eyes second chance at Dees
Mature-age draftee Aidan Johnson is firming for an early debut at Melbourne, while a player taken with the first pick only a few years ago is pushing for an SSP spot at the Demons.
Is Clarry back? Ominous signs as star Dee dominates match sim
Clayton Oliver took his faultless pre-season up a notch this week, showing signs he’s ready to be back to his dominant best and lead Melbourne’s midfield in 2025.
Ralph: Goodwin’s future could decide what Kozzie does next
Kysaiah Pickett is close to his coach Simon Goodwin. It’s one reason he’s yet to ask for a trade to Fremantle. But as JON RALPH writes, all that could change this year.
Dees star reveals ‘robust discussions’ after turmoil of 2024
Melbourne star Jack Viney says the problems faced by the club in 2024 should be a thing of the past after a pre-season that prioritised player connection and team bonding.
Hird’s role in quest for new Dees CEO revealed
Despite only just taking up a position at Port Melbourne, James Hird has found himself involved in the process for the choosing of the next CEO at the Demons.
‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
‘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.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/teams/melbourne/page/6