Demons’ breakthrough in $100m facility fight
There were fears the $195 million purchase by Mount Scopus Memorial College this week could jeopardise Melbourne’s plans to build an elite new facility – but there’s some good news.
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How new Dee went from sausage rolls and kicking snags to AFL
A few years ago, Aidan Johnson was kicking bags of goals in country footy while on the tools and having sausage rolls for lunch. He tells JAY CLARK about his meteoric rise.
Pickett’s uncle to train with Dees amid AFL interest
Kysaiah Pickett’s uncle is poised to train with Melbourne, with the club open-minded about adding him to the senior list in 2025 if a spot becomes available.
Demons ponder big man reshuffle to fix forward funk
Harrison Petty has endured a lean few seasons up forward, but the Demons may be eyeing a positional shift back to defence for the man. JAY CLARK has the details.
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Confidential settlement ends Bartlett’s legal stoush with Dees
The long-running battle between former Dees president Glen Bartlett and Melbourne appears finally over, with a confidential settlement reached between the parties.
The missing detail in Melbourne’s review
The findings of Melbourne’s football department review are in — with a surprising lack of detail on one issue that plagued the club throughout 2024.
Warner: Pert’s exit signals Dees’ cleansing of boardroom debacle
Gary Pert says he’s leaving the Dees on his terms. Kate Roffey said the same. But Melbourne fans aren’t stupid, it’s clear the cleansing of the Dees’ board debacle is on, writes Michael Warner.
AFL star slapped with career-ending ban
Melbourne Demons player Joel Smith’s career is as good as over after he was reportedly slapped with a monster ban.
Board candidate: Demons ‘badly handled’ Petracca and Oliver sagas
Melbourne board candidate Steven Smith says the “next six months are crucial” the harmonising the club on and off-field. He tells JAY CLARK how it would all come together.
‘Sad day’: Dees hail Pert impact after CEO quits top job
Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert has quit, capping a year of off-field turmoil that has engulfed the club and claimed several big-name scalps.
Robbo: Pert firm on culture and claims ‘I don’t regret what I said’
In a laid-bare interview hours after announcing his departure from Melbourne, Gary Pert tells Mark Robinson he does not regret the claims he made about the Dees’ culture in 2023.
More Demon turmoil as CEO quits
Melbourne is rudderless with the chief executive following the president in quitting after a horror off-season.
Demons’ review D-Day approaches as Smith nominates for board
Steve Smith has nominated for one of two vacancies on the Melbourne board, as the day the Demons’ review is handed down nears. JAY CLARK has the details.
‘Shook me up’: Ex-AFL player’s concussion toll, uncertain future
Dion Johnstone has changed local teams, but the former Melbourne player is well aware his career is in a delicate position after a concerning number of head knocks.
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