What did Goody and the Dees really give up?
A crestfallen Melbourne left Alice Springs with Ross Lyon’s words ringing in the ears of its administrators – if you’re selling home games, ‘you are not a serious footy club’.
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Five-goal Kozzie on future, finals and MCG ‘goosebumps’
Kysaiah Pickett lit up the ‘G again on Sunday with a masterful performance against Sydney. Hear from the star Demon in the rooms after the game.
‘Belief’ builds at Dees as Fagan offers frank admission about Lions
Simon Goodwin can see the belief growing at Melbourne after a stunning win in Brisbane as Lions coach Chris Fagan declared his side were “annihilated” in the final term.
Lions coach takes pressure off returning star
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan to ‘moderate expectations’ of Keidean Coleman in his return to AFL football after a top-flight absence of 14 months.
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How a fourth rounder for Clarry could unlock Dees’ next flag
Many football fans would scoff at a three-time All Australian departing for a fourth rounder – but Jon Ralph writes if Oliver wants to, it could be the move which unlocks the Dees’ next flag.
Selfless Oliver shows he’s all in – and Dees love him for it
After his trade to Geelong fell through, critics have been questioning just how invested Clayton Oliver is at Melbourne. On Saturday, they got their answer.
Oliver’s sliding scale: Precedent set for Dees to cut ties with Clarry
Clayton Oliver’s drop-off in two years is as steep as we have ever seen, writes Jay Clark. And it could mean the Dees get desperate during trade period to cut ties with the premiership midfielder.
Cold reality hits as new Oliver rumour swirls
More details are emerging about Demons star Clayton Oliver’s reported “frustrations” with his club as rumours continue to swirl.
Demons rocked by report, captain responds
A trade drama is already taking shape at the Melbourne Demons with captain Max Gawn forced to address a spreading rumour.
The Eagles came hard at the king – but they missed
West Coast led the Demons at half-time after an impressive second quarter. Enter Max Gawn, the skipper again proving he is the key to Melbourne’s resurgence.
Dees make a huge call on battling AFL star
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will miss Saturday’s clash against West Coast after the midfielder endured a difficult week.
False dawn? Examining the rise of reborn finals contenders
Carlton and Port Adelaide are back in finals contention and Melbourne isn’t far behind. The question supporters are asking though — is their resurgence real?
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