‘Petulance’: Clip exposes second Gawn drama
Max Gawn and a star teammate have been involved in a heated confrontation with new video showing a second incident.
Melbourne
This Daicos tag was different — but who will follow the blueprint?
Melbourne fell to Collingwood in a close loss on King’s Birthday. But Scott Gullan writes, Ed Langdon’s tag on Nick Daicos won the respect of the competition.
Mr Untouchable: Dees must defy any notion of Pickett the Docker
Thirteen rounds into 2025, Kysaiah Pickett’s position on a potential trade hasn’t changed. But if a deal between the Dees and Dockers is to happen, it’s clear who won’t be involved.
What did Goody and the Dees really give up?
A crestfallen Melbourne left Alice Springs with Ross Lyon’s words ringing in the ears of its administrators – if you’re selling home games, ‘you are not a serious footy club’.
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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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