McGuane: The Demon who should be tagged every week
If Christian Petracca gets off the chain, he will require locking down, but Mick McGuane says there is another Demon midfielder who you would tag first every time.
Melbourne
Ex-Dees boss launches defamation case against Nine
Former Melbourne Demons president Glen Bartlett is suing Nine Entertainment for defamation over a series of articles written by Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall.
Premiership coach hit by Covid
Adem Yze will take the coaching reins of the undefeated Demons this weekend after a Covid setback.
Hardwick: Don’t blame Edwards for our issues
The heat is on Richmond and veteran Shane Edwards after another poor outing against Melbourne. Will the Tigers make a ruthless call or back their stalwart?
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Buddy, Selwood and Mitchell avoid bans
SYDNEY star Lance Franklin has escaped with a fine but one of his teammates could miss Friday night’s clash with Essendon, while Lindsay Thomas has been suspended again.
Barometer: More pain for Bulldogs
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Unpredictable? Why your club can win the flag
TYPICALLY, the top eight has been set by now. But this year? It’s all up for grabs. Is your team in the hunt? Lauren Wood looks at why they can and can’t win the flag.
Can Gibbs, Docherty take down Tigers?
RICHMOND v Carlton at the MCG makes for a blockbuster with all the trimmings. Bryce Gibbs gets the thumbs up from Robbo, but the Tigers failings are a big thumbs down. REPLAY LIVE CHAT.
Gawn return a massive boost for Dees
STAR ruckman Max Gawn has been declared a certain starter against West Coast by Demons coach Simon Goodwin, boosting a side that just knocked off the reigning premier.
Dees shedding pretenders tag
MELBOURNE looked every bit the top four chance in dismantling the reigning premier yesterday, but MICK MALTHOUSE says you never know what you’re going to get with the Demons.
Bugg on JJ gibe: It was just ‘playful’
MELBOURNE’s Tomas Bugg has played down his pre-match gibe at Bulldog Jason Johannisen as “just playful” but it clearly got the Bulldogs fired up before the first bounce.
Are Sydney genuine finals challengers?
SUPERLADDER: SYDNEY is eyeing off a history-making finals appearance after another win in Round 13 while Melbourne and West Coast pick up crucial wins.
Are Dees headed for next fairytale finish?
MELBOURNE’s smashing of Western Bulldogs means Demons fans can finally start dreaming of breaking their premiership drought, while the Bulldogs’ flag defence is in disarray after the big loss.
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