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.
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.
Ex-teammates weren’t sure how serious Luke Jackson was when he first floated a return to Melbourne. Months on, it’s clear Fremantle only has one option left to keep its budding ruck star.
A barefoot Luke Jackson ruled out a move back to Victoria in March. But the noise about a reunion with the Dees continues to rumble, and it could unlock something we haven’t seen in a decade.
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.
As promised, the Demons flicked a switch and became ‘hard to play against’ at the MCG on Saturday – and it was inspirational viewing, writes ED BOURKE. Here’s how they did it.
Demons star Kossie Pickett put on a show at the MCG, but one cheeky act seemed to split the AFL world right down the middle.
Simon Goodwin is under the pump. But a payout clause in the Melbourne coach’s contract gives him a leg up. Jay Clark has the details.
Melbourne used to have a nasty edge. After all the love language and hand-holding over summer, the Dees have become the nicest guys in football on the field. Jay Clark writes, that must change.
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded to reports of a potential move to Melbourne should the Demons sack Simon Goodwin.
The pressure is well and truly on at Melbourne, and before heading overseas, incoming Demons president Steven Smith has met with the face of his club to discuss the disaster at the Dees.
Christian Petracca won’t take further part in a joint review by the AFL and player’s union into the catastrophic rib injury he suffered on King’s Birthday. JON RALPH has the details.
Melbourne is under pressure after a horror start to the season but they’re backing Simon Goodwin to the hilt, saying it’s the ‘only way forward’. See Brad Green’s full comments.
By half time against Essendon, Melbourne’s season wasn’t just on life support, time of death had been called, writes JON RALPH. And the Demons have a big call to make on their coach.
Footy commentators have exposed the biggest area where the Demons have fallen apart with one scene brutal to watch.
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