Player ratings: What Clayton Oliver has to prove in 2024
It’s been a turbulent 12 months for Clayton Oliver, but with the season ahead, can he turn it all around on the field? GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH rate every Demon.
Melbourne
Dees board war to rage on as peace talks collapse
There were hopes private talks between four Melbourne board members and former president Glen Bartlett would end a long-running stoush – but there’s been a “frustrating” setback.
Robbo: The complexities of ‘Clayton’s World’
There are few people who understand the true extent of Clayton Oliver’s mental health issues. As MARK ROBINSON writes, Oliver’s world is a complex one which has left his AFL career in jeopardy.
Back on track: Oliver makes Demons return
After a self-imposed absence, Demons star Clayton Oliver has returned to Melbourne training, joining teammates in a bid to play in the opening round of the season.
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Why Dee’s fainting episode is bad news for every other club
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‘Backfired’: AFL star on fainting episode
Jake Lever fainted on day one of pre-season and the Melbourne premiership defender has revealed exactly what happened.
Rioli’s anger at decade-long NT snub
Hawthorn legend Cyril Rioli has taken to his former club’s Instagram account with a pair of cryptic posts in response to the Hawks’ Sir Doug Nicholls game in Darwin.
Scary moment AFL star ‘collapsed’ at training
There was a scary moment at Melbourne’s pre-season training when a premiership star collapsed and required medical attention.
Dees give club legend the farewell he deserved
What Nathan Jones had provided the Dees over his career made his absence from their premiership the most heartbreaking – now the club legend got his chance for a fitting farewell.
AFL world melts over legend’s ovation
There were moving scenes at the Melbourne Demons’ premiership homecoming when club legend Neale Daniher received a touching tribute.
‘Play on’: McLachlan backs AFL against Omicron
The AFL are committed to ‘playing on’ in season 2022 despite the new Omicron variant that threatens the nation. Here is how they plan to battle it.
Hibberd’s sliding door: Peptides scandal to a premiership
When Michael Hibberd became caught up in the Essendon peptides scandal never in his wildest dreams did he expect he would be the only one of 34 players to find ultimate redemption.
AFL legend tests positive to Covid
An AFL legend has cruelly been denied the chance to be involved in Melbourne’s premiership celebrations due to a brush with Covid-19.
Daniher’s message for Goodwin ahead of Dees flag party
Melbourne great Neale Daniher will play a lead role in the club’s premiership celebrations and has declared he’s expecting big things from coach Simon Goodwin.
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