When will flag coach land new mega-deal?
A bumper new deal looms for Simon Goodwin after ending Melbourne’s premiership drought. The club has spoken out about where things stand.
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Tough as nails: Barassi back in the gym after Covid fight
He once famously referred to one of his players as “bloody weak as p***” — You could never say that about Ron Barassi who, at 85, is back in the gym after battling Covid.
Oliver on track to become one of Melbourne’s greatest
It’s a big call but, with a premiership and now a third best and fairest gong, this Demon might just be Melbourne’s greatest — when it’s all said and done.
Why Dee’s fainting episode is bad news for every other club
Jake Lever made headlines when he collapsed and required medical attention after a training time trial. Here’s why it’s a big issue for teams trying to dethrone the premiers.
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Best SuperCoach cash cows, value picks
The cash cow is the bedrock of our SuperCoach season. We’ve scoured every club’s list for the best rookies and mid-pricers who are ready to sky-rocket in value and boost your bank balance.
Your club’s best Rising Star hope
The Rising Star Award is always one of the most hotly contested honours in the AFL and 2019 looks like being no different. Chris Cavanagh sifts through every club’s young talent. VOTE
SuperCoach price reveals: Giants – Power
SuperCoach 2019 is just a week away. Check out all the prices and positions for every player from GWS, Hawthorn, Melbourne, North Melbourne and Port Adelaide. Plus, our three players to watch.
Lewis cops Demons dressing down
AFL DAILY: MELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin has given his players a warning to be on their best behaviour against Brisbane while Geelong and its elite performance manager have parted ways.
How many games will your club win in 2019?
With AFL clubs returning to pre-season training this week, the countdown to the 2019 season is in full swing. Who will rise above expectations and who will crash? Check out your club’s projected record for this year.
SuperCoach bargains: Best mature-age picks
In the search for the next Tim Kelly, who was a revelation for Geelong last season, AFL clubs have mined the state leagues for more gold nuggets. Here are six players to look out for this year.
25 moments: The transformation of Bucks
There was a time when Nathan Buckley was viewed as an intense individual whose my-way-or-the-highway determination wasn’t always good for the team — He smashed that perception to smithereens in 2018.
Young Blues inherit greats’ guernseys
The Silvagni name is synonymous with the Carlton Football club, so it comes as no surprise that the latest member of the family, draft pick Ben SIlvagni, would inherit a legendary Blues guernsey number. See every club’s guernsey numbers for 2019.
Demons are ready to take the next step
Despite a heartbreaking preliminary final exit last season, Melbourne fans will go into 2019 with high optimism and these are the reasons why.
Hamstrung Melksham plots return
Melbourne forward Jake Melksham says he is “playing it safe” with his body this off-season but expects to be fit to resume full training next month.
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