Inside story: How Demons are sowing seeds of change
They’ve heard all the rumours and know they’re under siege from the outside – but what’s it like on the inside for Melbourne players? Go behind the scenes of the Lorne training camp.
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Dees teammate opens up on Oliver’s ‘very tough time’
With Melbourne in the dark over Clayton Oliver’s return after he left the club’s training camp early, teammate Christian Salem has responded to questions about the superstar midfielder.
Forgotten star ‘hungry’ to find best form
A former Saint taken the pick before Marcus Bontempelli in his draft year is optimistic he can rediscover his best football in 2024.
Dees president fiercely defends club’s board decision
At Tuesday night’s annual general meeting, Melbourne president Kate Roffey responded to those questioning the club’s election process.
Revealed: The peacemaker out to end Dees’ bitter board stoush
Mediation between Glen Bartlett and the current Melbourne board was recently held in Perth – and the man acting as the peacemaker has spoken out for the first time.
Demetriou rejected as Bartlett, Demons enter peace talks
There’s hope the long-running war between Glen Bartlett and the current Melbourne board could now be settled out of court – but Andrew Demetriou won’t be involved in any resolution.
‘Squeeze’ on Dees: Caulfield plans baulked at by council
What looked to be full steam ahead for the Dees in Caulfield could be placed on the backfoot, with the Glen Eira council voicing their concerns.
Oliver to face court after latest incident
After a tumultuous 2023, Demon Clayton Oliver will front court in 2024, after being caught by police behind the wheel despite being banned.
AFL star charged, nightmare year gets worse
A Melbourne Demons star has reportedly been charge and will face court in the New Year as his year from hell gets even worse.
Dees engage top KC in fresh Federal Court stoush
A top King’s Counsel who acted for Crown Resorts in the Finkelstein Royal Commission will join Melbourne in its fight against board challenger Peter Lawrence.
Decade of Dees? Melbourne’s ‘10 year’ flag play despite finals flops
A bold prediction back in 2020 set the wheels in motion for two premierships and despite some troubles in finals, Melbourne has doubled down on a plan to stay in the flag hunt for the long run.
Dees, Bombers could yet quash ‘bitter stalemate’ over AFLW star
The Demons and Bombers have been locked in tense negotiations on a move for a premiership star which has been threatening Thursday’s deadline, but will it get done?
Track watch: Demon recruit worth watching, Swans sweat it up
One of the Demon’s new recruits has shone early on in the preseason as concerns still linger over the health of Melbourne’s tall timber. Meanwhile, the Swans have sweated it out on the “toughest day of the year”.
Dees board challenger lodges Federal Court action
A Melbourne board challenger has gone to court seeking an overhaul of the club’s election rules, accusing the Demons of engaging in ‘oppressive’ conduct towards ‘non-aligned’ board contenders.
Dees headed to the polls amid board election battle
Melbourne Football Club members are headed to the polls, with eight candidates vying for three seats on president Kate Roffey’s embattled board.
Straight sets stunner: Was this the greatest ever AFLW game?
Geelong has held its nerve under almighty pressure to deny a fast-finishing Melbourne in one of the greatest ever AFLW games. Recap the thrilling finish.
Desperate Dees chase forward spark
Frustration is building at Melbourne but the Demons say they know what’s coming in their semi-final against Geelong on Sunday.
Talent or system? Dees forward connection issues still a mystery
The Demons’ mid-forward connection issues are well documented, but with no apparent change in strategy, will they improve? Jon Ralph analyses the Demons’ list for 2024.
‘Closed shop’: Dees board challenger demands overhaul
A Melbourne board challenger has called for an overhaul of the club’s director election system, declaring in-house candidates are given an unfair advantage.
Rozee, Butters or Wines? The stars in line to lead Port
Port is in the market for a new captain in 2024 but who are the candidates? Every club’s big captaincy questions answered.
Truth behind star’s shock hospitalisation
Demons star Clayton Oliver has come clean after he was linked to a shock trade move and the reasons behind his shock collapse.
Oliver reveals combination of factors that caused ambulance trip
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver says a combination of factors contributed to his hospital dash earlier this month, while revealing the expectations the Dees had placed on him.
Why ‘incredibly angry’ Goodwin hasn’t spoken to Joel Smith
Simon Goodwin has revealed he hasn’t spoken with Joel Smith while refuting claims he uses illicit drugs in a prerecorded interview on Melbourne radio broadcast on Tuesday morning.
‘Anger and frustration’: Demons address drug positive
Melbourne has got on the front foot denying culture issues at the club insisting Joel Smith and Clayton Oliver’s issues are “isolated incidents”.
‘I do not use illicit drugs’: Goodwin hits out
After enduring three years of rumours, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has had his say while the club took a shot at former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan.
Watch: Never-before-seen video of Barassi’s final game emerges
Rare colour footage of one of the game’s greatest players in Ron Barassi has emerged, showing a battle between his two former sides.
Robbo: The great Melbourne choke will go down in history
They choked again, the Demons, writes Mark Robinson. The game was there to be won but, instead, Melbourne achieved a club-first on Friday night – and not the positive kind.
Finals player ratings: Who starred, flopped on big stage
Sam Walsh may have played his best ever game and a number of young Blues stood up when it mattered. But which Demons would like their time again? We rate every player.
The harsh truth facing Demons after another blown finals series
The Demons were a dynasty waiting to happen after their 2021 triumph, but now, after two blown finals series, they must face the reality that they’ve underachieved.
‘Needed coverage’: Demons defend odd sub call
Melbourne’s decision to select a back-up tall as the sub backfired spectacularly, but coach Simon Goodwin has revealed why he made the call.
Chaotic scenes as Blue heaven rolls into prelim
A wounded Carlton has knocked out a wayward Melbourne to progress to a preliminary final in an all-time classic. How many of their injured stars will front up next week? Details here.
‘Picked the wrong vase’: Gawn on Maynard visit
Melbourne captain Max Gawn has clarified some of the rumours around Brayden Maynard’s awkward visit to the Brayshaw house.
McGuane: Forward that can explode in Blues-Dees matchups
Both the Dees and Blues are missing forwards, but that doesn’t mean either side don’t have a player who could explode. Mick McGuane analyses the Blues-Dees clash.
Grundy and Gawn: How ‘a little bit of difference’ went so wrong
Brodie Grundy hoped his partnership with Max Gawn would be “special,” yet less than a year later it is over. Scott Gullan analyses where it went wrong and the repercussions for the Dees.
Widow of AFL great makes devastating call
The Frawley and Brayshaw families have spoken of their shared ‘trauma’ watching Dees star Angus lie motionless on the MCG turf.
Gawn lifts the lid on awkward Magpie visit
The flowers Brayden Maynard brought for Angus Brayshaw did go in a vase, but Melbourne skipper Max Gawn conceded it wasn’t a long visit.
Demon’s father savages ‘disgusting’ AFL over Maynard call
The father of a current Melbourne player has launched a barrage of abuse at the AFL after Brayden Maynard was cleared to play following his clash with Angus Brayshaw.
Maynard’s fate decided in four-hour Tribunal
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard is free to play in the AFL finals after the Tribunal ruled on the most controversial collision of the season so far.
‘Injustice’: Call to appeal Maynard not guilty verdict
Brayden Maynard has been cleared by the AFL tribunal after a monster three hours of evidence presented, but there could be an appeal coming. See the details here.
Brayshaw, broken toes and big calls: Goody speaks out
Ahead of today’s tribunal, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin faced the media to talk about Brayden Maynard and Angus Brayshaw’s health, Max Gawn injury reports and more.
Brayshaw back after horror collision
Angus Brayshaw was back at training on Tuesday as Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin gave an update on his recovery and doubled down on his post-game comments.
Robbo: Brayshaw camp waits for justice in historic AFL case
Brayden Maynard’s bump on Angus Brayshaw and its consequences will not only be a seminal moment for the game, but could also be one for the Dees star, writes Mark Robinson.
Brayshaw snaps with AFL ‘bias’ accusation
The brother of a Demons star knocked out cold by a brutal hit has spoken out, accusing the AFL of being “desperate for Collingwood to win”.
‘Dramatic’ Maynard furore splits AFL bosses
The AFL’s Match Review Officer Michael Christian reportedly threatened to quit his role over the Maynard-Brayshaw controversy in ‘dramatic’ scenes.
Coach shuts down Demons star’s injury concern
Melbourne captain Max Gawn won’t miss Friday’s must-win final against Carlton amid reports he’s playing with an injury.
Demons ‘disgusted’ amid Maynard fallout
The Melbourne Demons have been left ‘filthy’ and ‘disgusted’ as more shock details emerge of the fallout from Brayden Maynard’s hit.
Maynard’s visit to injured Demon backfires
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard has reportedly visited Angus Brayshaw at home in a moment that wasn’t received well by some.
How will Demons put out finals spotfires?
Melbourne is trying to avoid becoming the first club to go out of the finals in straight sets two years running – and Simon Goodwin has to make some big selection calls. Who comes in?
You may love to hate them, but they will be this year’s premiers
Collingwood has been the best performed team of the season and if they don’t win the flag there is no justice in football, writes Graham Cornes. Do you agree?
Robbo: Dees-Blues final perfect to honour an immortal
He’s a premiership coach at Carlton and a legend at Melbourne — that’s why the AFL can’t miss the chance to honour Ron Barassi when the clubs meet in finals, writes Mark Robinson.
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