The clear Dees shift that could save Goody’s job
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.
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Kossie clipped over AFL goal celebration
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The $1.5 million cost of sacking Simon Goodwin revealed
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No more Mr. Nice Guys: Time for hand-holding over at Melbourne
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