Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
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Demons make huge call on Clayton Oliver
The Melbourne Demons have made a massive decision on wantaway star Clayton Oliver as the Geelong circle the gun midfielder.
Defiant Dees pledge to hold Oliver to contract
Clayton Oliver has been told he will be playing for Melbourne next year as the Demons’ interim president issued a rally cry to the embattled club at its best-and-fairest event.
Final farewell? Cryptic Instagram like a further twist to Oliver saga
Clayton Oliver wants to leave Melbourne, but those around him still want the superstar midfielder to attend Friday’s B&F, even if he may have already let slip that he’s excited to be a Cat.
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Blues make call on Owies appeal after marathon sitting
Carlton’s tribunal battle to free Matt Owies stretched past midnight and the Blues have come together on Wednesday to decide whether to take the case further.
‘Brand Petracca’: Why star’s choice could be exposure or legacy
Christian Petracca has a greater social media reach than his Melbourne Football Club, but in his desire for greater exposure for ‘Brand Petracca’ could he actually be harming his football legacy?
‘No hard feelings’: Trac backed to salvage Dees relationships
A Norm Smith medallist whose failed trade request led to a premiership has backed Christian Petracca to return to Melbourne and find his best form.
Gawn reveals plan to get Oliver back to AA form
Max Gawn has revealed a new reason behind Clayton Oliver’s early-season form slump, and the plan to get the four-time best and fairest winner back to his best.
AFL tribunal: Blue banned for final, Pickett’s marathon hearing
A pair of marathon tribunal hearings stretched into Wednesday morning but even a last-ditch effort from Carlton couldn’t save Matt Owies’ finals hopes. JOSH BARNES has the details.
Shock way Petracca could force Dees to trade him
Despite Melbourne categorically saying Christian Petracca is going nowhere, there’s a way the star Demon could force their hand. JON RALPH has the story.
New-look Demons searching for Cats redemption
A straight sets finals exit in 2023 has Kate Hore and her new-look Melbourne side looking for AFLW Round 1 revenge against finals conquerors Geelong.
Trade blockbuster: The Carlton bombshell that could nab Petracca
The Blues made finals by the skin of their teeth but JAY CLARK writes, there’s a bold play they could make to go even further in 2025 – tempt the Dees into the AFL’s biggest trade in 17 years.
Malthouse: Where have the Dees’ leaders been?
Coaching legend Mick Malthouse has turned the blowtorch on Melbourne president Kate Roffey and CEO Gary Pert, saying it’s “about time they stood up” and took heat off Simon Goodwin and Max Gawn.
Pickett, Demons cop huge 2025 penalty
The AFL Match Review has handed down its punishment to Kossie Pickett and it’s horrible news for the Demons’ 2025 campaign.
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