‘I love Melbourne’: Fritsch on VFL circuit breaker, trade rumours
Bayley Fritsch believes he has done enough to stay in Melbourne’s side for now as he opens up on his future and the week he spent in the twos.
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Gawn conundrum: Only worthwhile question out of Anzac Eve fizzer
There wasn’t much to learn from an Anzac Eve clash that didn’t go anywhere near justifying the occasion. But there was one question on Scott Gullan’s mind post game. See his analysis here.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Melbourne v Richmond
It’s official, the big man in red and blue is back and firing. It’s the second-straight clinic from Max Gawn, is he in your side or did you lose faith?
‘I had to do it…’ Kozzy on that celebration – and Dees’ first win
In what was arguably the best individual performance of the season, Kysaiah Pickett made a mockery of Fremantle on Saturday – in more ways than one. But, what’s next?
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Roos’ young guns put old Dees to the sword in clinical final term
After years of pain, misery and chronic club turmoil, North Melbourne, maybe the Clarko era is officially underway at the Kangaroos after putting Melbourne to the sword.
Concerns for AFL star as rumour mill swirls
A comment from Demons coach Simon Goodwin regarding a private matter has stirred the rumour mill surrounding star ruckman Max Gawn.
‘We’re on the right path’: Goodwin confident after Dees’ Giant shock
It was a heartbreaking start to 2025 after a lean 2024, but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident of his side’s path despite their loss to GWS.
Petracca opens up on return from injury, ‘infectious’ young Dees
He may not have had the result he wanted, but Christian Petracca showed he hasn’t lost any touch in his first game back from injury – while being thrilled with his ‘infectious’ young teammates.
Demons bold move for opening game
New faces in an opening round match are expected but Melbourne are taking it to new levels in a bid to get their season started with a bang.
‘Not the best teammate’: Oliver’s frank admission on year from hell
Clayton Oliver has spoken candidly of the difficulties he faced during 2024 and the annoyance he felt at being dangled as trade bait by Melbourne.
Inside story: How futures of four young AFL stars are intertwined
This is shaping as one of the biggest years in AFL trade history, with four of the AFL’s best young talents potentially up for grabs. JON RALPH examines the state of play.
Team of the century: Modern day stars save Dees after barren run
The Demons missed finals for 11 years running from 2007-2017 because, simply, they didn’t have many good players. Josh Barnes picks his team of the century avoiding those forgettable years.
What Jackson told Dockers as clubs begin to circle
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Luke Jackson will stay in purple, but clubs will still circle the 23-year-old star. Here’s what he’s told the Dockers and the latest on if a move might happen.
Dees’ mixed bag: Clarry, Petracca fire as Dees sweat injury
Melbourne will be sweating a knock to Jacob van Rooyen and won’t have liked the final score, but the sight of Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca would have buoyed Demons fans.
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