May’s bump saga set to stretch another week as Dees appeal
Even after a marathon hearing on Wednesday night, the saga involving Steven May’s hit on Francis Evans isn’t over yet, with the Dees set to appeal the tribunal’s three-game ban.
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Newton soars from Whorouly and back in high-flying homecoming
Michael Newton soared into the AFL’s history books in 2007. Almost two decades later, the former Demon is back doing what he does best — kicking goals — for his beloved Whorouly.
AFL hands down bombshell collision ruling
Steven May has learned his fate from the AFL Tribunal for his contentious act that left Carlton’s Francis Evans bloodied and bruised.
Hardest case in a decade: Why May verdict will set new precedent
Francis Evans lost a tooth, was concussed and broke his nose after a collision with Steven May. But what was May meant to do? The tribunal’s verdict could cause the largest shift in the game’s fabric in a decade.
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Change is afoot at the Dees — but will that include Goody?
There is a mood for change at Melbourne after five losses in a row. Just how far will that extend? Jon Ralph breaks it down here.
9-0: The numbers that prove just how different 2025’s Crows are
For a while, it looked like the Demons were going to pull off an almighty upset against the Crows. Any other season, Adelaide may have wilted but, Matt Turner writes, these Crows are different.
Cornes: Big reason high-flying Crows fans should be scared
It’s a fantastic time to be a Crows fan but history suggests that’s a bad omen, writes Graham Cornes.
The damning numbers Petracca must correct
Christian Petracca is one of the competition’s biggest names, but this season is one of the bottom 15 players in a key stat. Jon Ralph unpacks where the superstar has to improve.
‘That’s a week’: AFL umpire strikes Demon
A young Demon copped a stray elbow from an umpire on a bloody and bruising day for Melbourne against the Gold Coast Suns.
Big split in Petracca review ahead of first findings
The long-running review into the handling of Christian Petracca’s horrific injuries during the King’s Birthday game last year has split in two. Josh Barnes has the details.
Power counting the cost of win as Horne-Francis, Aliir under clouds
Port Adelaide is sweating the fitness of Jason Horne-Francis and Aliir Aliir as they count the cost of their win over Melbourne at the Adelaide Oval.
Latest twist in Dees $100m fight for new home at Caulfield
Melbourne is desperate for a new headquarters to help restore its reputation as a destination club, but its battle to establish itself in Caulfield has taken yet another twist.
Freo CEO’s brutal take-down of Dees after Jackson trade talks
Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick has fired a shot across the bow at Melbourne for its role in fuelling Luke Jackson trade speculation.
‘Extraordinary’: AFL is officially cooked
Football commentators are blowing up after a series of controversial incidents during Collingwood’s win over the Demons.
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