Leading choice emerges if Petracca leaves Dees
Christian Petracca has spoken with his teammates about his future, and while JAY CLARK reports the superstar is unlikely to part ways with the Dees – there might be a preferred destination.
Melbourne
Viney the hero today – but ’we’ll see’ about the future
Jack Viney led the charge as the Demons hit back after a week from hell on the Gold Coast. But the midfield bull didn’t exactly guarantee his Melbourne future post-match.
Petracca spotted meeting rival club captain amid Dees exit talk
Days after reports surfaced of him being disgruntled at Melbourne, superstar Christian Petracca has been spotted meeting with a rival captain.
Petracca the Pie? Clarry the Cat? Rivals ready to raid Dees
Some of Melbourne’s biggest stars are in the sights of rival clubs as they look to take advantage of the instability which has beset the Demons — including Clayton Oliver.
Off Trac: Why trading might help Dees sort out internal mess
Former Demon Jordan Lewis says Melbourne is hurting itself from the inside, insisting too many people are ‘running their own agendas’ – and that no player is bigger than the club.
Another Demon blow as coach hits back
With another star Demon’s season ended through injury, Melbourne’s coach has declared how he’ll turn the club around.
Demon star confirms he wants out
The drums have started beating about troubles at Melbourne and one premiership winner has officially requested to leave.
AFL club falling apart as star requests trade
A Melbourne premiership player has formally requested a trade, in another blow for the Demons as their fall from grace continues.
Dees great calls for ‘full scale review’ amid ‘infighting’ claim
Stars linked with moves. Claims of infighting and festering culture problems. One Demons great says he’s had enough and wants the club to launch a “top to bottom” review.
‘He will remain’: Dees defiant over Petracca
One commentator said hell would have to freeze over for Melbourne to trade Christian Petracca and the club has responded to the speculation.
Dees clarify Petracca’s future, chart course back to contention
Melbourne has rubbished reports Christian Petracca could leave in a letter to members, with CEO Gary Pert confirming talks were had with senior figures on how to improve the club.
‘Increasingly unhappy’: Dees’ AFL bombshell
As the Demons struggle through a dismal season, a bombshell report on their superstar midfielder has rocked the AFL.
‘Spiralling downhill’: Why Gawn will play on
Both of Melbourne’s final two games are set to be dead rubbers with no impact on finals, but there’s a key reason skipper Max Gawn won’t skip them.
Stubborn Dees coach says ‘we won’t back off’
With their finals hopes snuffed out, the Demons’ coach had strong thoughts on how they would approach their final two games.
What bruise-free win really tells us about Port
Port Adelaide has dealt Melbourne a second heartbreaking loss in three weeks after Jason Horne-Francis and Zak Butters took over in a thrilling final term. But CHRIS CAVANAGH is far from convinced.
Failed season sparks crucial Demons question
Years of trying to fix the forward line didn’t return results in 2024 for Melbourne and coach Simon Goodwin has revealed what they are doing about it.
Harris in Paris: Dees react to star’s trip just weeks out from Rd 1
Melbourne play their season opening AFLW match later this month, but Tayla Harris isn’t in the country. LAUREN WOOD asks the Dees what’s up with the star’s Olympic expedition.
De Goey ruled out for season, Blues sweat on Cerra
Collingwood will have to cope without Jordan De Goey for the rest of the season – while the Blues are sweating on the fitness of Adam Cerra.
Bont blitz puts Dogs’ top-four dream closer to reality
Marcus Bontempelli banked more Brownlow Medal votes, producing an inspired first half to launch Western Bulldogs to a commanding win over Melbourne.
Dogs’ midfield monster puts 14-year first in sight
Marcus Bontempelli and Adam Treloar combined to launch the fast-finishing Bulldogs into the top four — and to within reach of a milestone the club hasn’t achieved since Brad Johnson was captain.
Player ratings: Did perfect Bont just win the Brownlow?
Marcus Bontempelli banked more Brownlow Medal votes with a dominant display as Western Bulldogs closed in on a finals berth. See how we rated every player here.
Dees hope for late-season ‘twist’
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his side needs to hold its nerve as he hopes for “another fluctuation” in the finals race.
Dees call on Paxy to bring the fun back
One of Melbourne’s toughest on-field warriors has a softer side. Here’s what the Demons have asked of her to help spark another flag tilt.
‘Lay off him’: Coach fires up at Oliver critics
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had a fierce response for those suggesting the Demons would be open to trading their star midfielder.
Clarry hits back – but Dees’ season hangs in the balance
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin left his hospital to bed to coach on Saturday night – and his side, led by Clayton Oliver, played with the same fight. But it wasn’t quite enough as the Giants held on.
The big questions that need to be asked at Melbourne
Simon Goodwin is a man who eyeballs his troops – and he would’ve done so in the wake of Sunday’s horror show. But is personnel the biggest problem? JAY CLARK dives deep into the club’s issues.
‘Worst in five years’: Demon disaster hurts skipper
Melbourne has lost to both West Australian teams in the past three weeks and an Alice Spring smashing has led to a big call from the captain.
Worst ever? Goody vows to get to bottom of Dees’ capitulation
‘That’s as bad a performance as you can get’ – Simon Goodwin isn’t shying away from what happened on Sunday. And he’s promised Melbourne fans that it won’t be tolerated.
No help needed for ‘unbelievable’ big man
Max Gawn has entered the conversation as possibly the best AFL ruckman ever and that’s the sort of faith his coach has in him.
From London to the ‘G: Dees star lauds Goody’s ‘special culture’
‘I felt it in the legs the last quarter’ – Ed Langdon made a stark admission after Sunday’s win. But, at the same time, praised how the Demons leaders handled his surprise mid-season trip.
Demons defend star’s UK trip
Melbourne star Ed Langdon missed last week’s loss to West Coast because he was in London at a wedding and his coach has explained why they let him go.
How Clayton Oliver became ‘a different person’ in 6 months
As one observer explains, if you saw Clayton Oliver on the street last year, he would cross the street and ignore you. But after his life hit ground zero in December, the Melbourne star had to change his ways. Here’s how he did it.
Easybeats no more: Eagles, Harley stun Demons
The rebuild may not be over, but teams heading west expecting to walk all over the Eagles have had a rude wake-up call as a young, quick and exciting West Coast side surged over the top of the Demons.
How one magic moment spared Blues from Petracca’s miracle
Christian Petracca dominated a comeback like few we have ever seen in footy, and looked to have taken the game himself from the Blues, until one unsung hero down back sealed a Carlton victory.
AFL in meltdown over ‘disgraceful’ act
The AFL has a crisis on its hands with legends of the sport caught up in a frenzied reaction to a controversial incident.
Controversial AFL call ‘worst of the year’
Carlton and Melboure have played out a thriller but the result could have been different if not for a controversial umpiring call.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Thursday night classic
Melbourne makes a late comeback, led by Christian Petracca, but Carlton holds in another epic contest. Here are three SuperCoach takeaways from the contest and a recap of the action.
‘Should be recognised’: Coach calls for AFL rings
The AFL won’t foot the bill for premiership rings, but one coach says it’s time for the league to recognise every player who contributes to grand final success.
Demon’s decisive call on magnet moves
A Melbourne veteran has set the record straight on where he thinks he and a versatile teammate should be playing.
Goodwin’s young guns show Dees are still yet to peak
The Dees have been struck down in September the last two seasons, but in 2024, Simon Goodwin’s side might just have found the Fountain of Youth to push them deep into the finals mix.
Dour Demons better than last year, says coach
It was far from pretty, but Simon Goodwin reveals why he thinks the Demons took a big step forward in their scrappy win over Geelong.
Absurd AFL goal of the year defies physics
Demons forward Bayley Fritsch has produced an unworldly matchwinning goal to end Geelong’s unbeaten streak in an AFL thriller.
The Goodwin masterclass that ended Cats’ run
Simon Goodwin and Bayley Fritsch, take a bow. On Saturday night, with a perfect plan and a moment of sheer genius Melbourne showed the rest of competition how to beat Geelong.
Dees want to emulate ‘unbelievable’ opponent
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has heaped praise on another club but does not want to play down expectations for his own side.
AFL’s ‘reckoning’ has arrived in Glen Bartlett war
The AFL continues to be haunted by the “shoddy execution” of former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett, writes MICHAEL WARNER — and the league’s time of reckoning has only just arrived.
‘Such a warrior’: Oliver’s selfless role praised
A Melbourne teammate has lifted the lid on how Clayton Oliver’s finger injury impacted his performances in recent weeks.
Family fears for ‘scapegoat’ Smith facing multi-year ban
With Demon Joel Smith facing a multi-year ban after testing positive to cocaine post-game in 2023, his father Shaun says Smith could be the fall guy to cover up rampant drug use in the AFL.
‘Need to do better’: Dees star tackles taggers
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca isn’t satisfied with one area of his game despite a hot start to the season.
Buyer beware? What Petty’s form drop means for Crows’ mega-deal
The Adelaide Crows went hard for Demon Harrison Petty in the off-season with plenty of draft capital in hand. They’ll come again at the end of 2024, but will they be offering as much?
Could accidental forward ‘Disco’ be the answer to Dees woes?
Until two weeks ago, Daniel ‘Disco’ Turner hadn’t played forward since his junior days in Albury. Now, with three Anzac eve goals to his name, could he help solve the Dees forward disconnect?
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