First pics: Petracca returns to Dees after trade fiasco
Christian Petracca has made a welcome return to Melbourne, putting his trade threat in the past as he looks to launch into 2025. SEE THE FIRST PICTURES HERE
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Petracca and Oliver clouds usher in Dees’ future-proofing draft haul
The Demons drew a line on a difficult year on Wednesday night, landing two young guns at the top of the draft, but is it a sign of their doubt surrounding the futures of their superstar midfielders?
The List Manager: How Dees rise from ashes of out-and-out-crisis
It’s been one crisis after another at Melbourne the past 12 months. Board disputes, unhappy players, trade rumours. Jon Ralph writes, there’s a path for them to rise and contend again.
Oliver makes pre-season statement after failed trade drama
Clayton Oliver has returned almost two weeks early for pre-season as he aims to put a “stinker” behind him and reclaim his mantle as one of the AFL’s premier midfielders.
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‘We love you Clarry’: Dees’ Oliver hypocrisy comes back to bite
As it stands, the Cats are sitting back with their feet up ready to land Clayton Oliver. Melbourne however, are in the thick of yet another crisis, one that’s their own making again, writes Jay Clark.
Gullan: Dees’ Oliver issues a mess of their own making
Stalwart Alex Neal-Bullen wanted out. Christian Petracca flirted with a trade. Now, Clayton Oliver has dropped a bombshell on Melbourne. And SCOTT GULLAN says, the Demons should have seen it coming.
‘Worst contract ever’: Club torn to shreds
Melbourne officials have come under heavy fire after a star midfielder met with a rival club as he seeks a reported exit from the club.
Goodwin ally quits Dees in latest off-field drama
One of Simon Goodwin’s closest allies at Melbourne has left the club after almost a decade in the latest off-field shake-up to hit the Demons.
Star meets with rival in AFL trade bombshell
A Melbourne Demons star is in AFL trade rumours once again, meeting with a rival club and leaving fans with a case of deja vu.
‘It obviously backfired’: Neeld’s big coaching shift since AFL stint
More than a decade on from Mark Neeld’s time at Melbourne, the way South Barwon’s players speak about him couldn’t be further from the picture a former Demon painted.
‘Gives us a chance’: Dees happy with fixture chaos
The Demons look like a team on the decline, but their coach says they can make good use of the AFLW’s controversial scheduling call.
AFL star skips team awards after drama
The Demons have announced superstar Christian Petracca will not attend the club’s best and fairest awards after recent turmoil.
Why Petracca will skip Demons’ B&F
Melbourne’s best and fairest is early next month, but Christian Petracca won’t be there. JAY CLARK explains why, plus the star Dee touches on the ‘robust discussions’ he’s had with the club.
Demons star explains best and fairest absence
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has made a surprise overseas trip and revealed more of his intentions for the off-season.
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