Controversy as fans fume at ‘killer’ AFL call
A controversial call in Melbourne’s loss to the Gold Coast had fans up in arms and adamant a team was dudded by a buzzer beater.
Melbourne Demons
Damning report spells disaster for AFL club
Simon Goodwin’s post-game remarks surrounding captain Max Gawn have taken an ugly turn with the skipper left blindsided.
Concerns for AFL star as rumour mill swirls
A comment from Demons coach Simon Goodwin regarding a private matter has stirred the rumour mill surrounding star ruckman Max Gawn.
Demons bold move for opening game
New faces in an opening round match are expected but Melbourne are taking it to new levels in a bid to get their season started with a bang.
Demon’s worst nightmare comes true
The Demons have announced sad news surrounding Christian Petracca in the last thing Melbourne fans wanted to hear
Nasty injury sidelines Dees skipper
A painful injury in pre-season training has derailed the summer plans of Melbourne’s star captain.
Ralph: The key Dees developments that could save Goodwin’s job
Melbourne’s public review said it was capable of playing finals, but their game plan had to be refined, now the work begins for Simon Goodwin after a tumultuous 31 months, writes Jon Ralph.
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.
More Demon turmoil as CEO quits
Melbourne is rudderless with the chief executive following the president in quitting after a horror off-season.
How Dees almost discarded backline ‘rock’
One of the AFLW’s rising stars thought she’d blown her chance at the top level but now holds the key to Melbourne’s finals hopes.
Dees star out again as fixture fury rages
Melbourne will again have to navigate an injury to a key player as its coach called for a review into the AFLW’s condensed fixture.
‘A real crack’: Dees optimistic about stars
After emerging through the trade period unscathed, Melbourne’s list boss has made a bold claim about the club’s flag credentials.
Midfielder leaving Lions’ den
Desperate for more games in the AFL, a fringe midfielder has left the Brisbane Lions to join the Melbourne Demons.
‘Embarrassing’: AFL legend torches club
Garry Lyon has turned a flamethrower on an AFL club over a “dog’s breakfast” situation that has blown up in its face.
‘Shambles’: AFL club shredded over trade lie
The Melbourne Demons have been slammed for their handling of trade rumours, with ex-players labelling the club a “shambles”.
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.
‘Worst contract ever’: Club torn to shreds
Melbourne officials have come under heavy fire after a star midfielder met with a rival club as he seeks a reported exit from the club.
Star meets with rival in AFL trade bombshell
A Melbourne Demons star is in AFL trade rumours once again, meeting with a rival club and leaving fans with a case of deja vu.
Sydney Swans gun ‘wants to go home’
A Sydney Swans superstar could be on his way back to Western Australia, while another huge name has reappeared in trade talk.
‘Gives us a chance’: Dees happy with fixture chaos
The Demons look like a team on the decline, but their coach says they can make good use of the AFLW’s controversial scheduling call.
AFL star skips team awards after drama
The Demons have announced superstar Christian Petracca will not attend the club’s best and fairest awards after recent turmoil.
Demons star explains best and fairest absence
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has made a surprise overseas trip and revealed more of his intentions for the off-season.
Dees’ bold plan to ‘unite our club’
Melbourne’s plans to shift its training base away from Casey Fields have been brought a step closer to fruition.
Petracca injury saga ‘about to get uglier’
Christian Petracca’s family will reportedly “never forgive” Melbourne as a fresh investigation looms over his serious injuries.
Melbourne boss suddenly quits AFL club
Having initially pledged to see out her time as scheduled in 2025, the underfire president has instead opted to step down immediately.
‘Extremely disappointed’: Dee’s season over
Fresh scans have revealed grim news for an important Melbourne player only one week into the AFLW season.
‘Hopelessly naive’: Petracca’s reality check
The fallout from Christian Petracca’s ill-fated plans to leave Melbourne is continuing after the gun midfielder’s major U-turn.
‘Gone rogue’: Petracca saga torn to shreds
Christian Petracca publicly decided his AFL future over the weekend, but the entire ugly saga has been torn to shreds.
‘No apologies’: Petracca decides future
Demons superstar Christian Petracca has made a decision on his future after weeks of reports about his desire to be traded to a big Victorian team.
Demon gun gets up Round 1
Melbourne will delay a major positional move but says Tayla Harris is fit and firing after an eyebrow-raising overseas trip.
Dees president ‘heartbroken’ for fans
Melbourne president Kate Roffey denies Christian Petracca is pursuing a trade but says “we’ve got some issues, absolutely”.
Demons rocked by fresh bombshell rumour
The Melbourne Demons’ season from hell could get so much worse after yet another star was linked with a bombshell exit.
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.
Pies sign off on premiership defence in style
Collingwood signed off on its premiership defence with a commanding win over Melbourne in a dramatic match that featured a lightning delay and a 65-minute last quarter.
Pie skipper concussed in latest AFL drama
Prior to lightning halting play at the MCG, the AFL’s latest head-high shot divided opinion and highlighted a major issue in footy.
Teammate reveals all on Petracca meeting
As Melbourne officials make it clear Christian Petracca is going nowhere, a star teammate has opened up on a meeting with the injured superstar.
Teammate reveals all on Petracca meeting
As Melbourne officials make it clear Christian Petracca is going nowhere, a star teammate has opened up on a meeting with the injured superstar.
Coach responds to Petracca trade bombshell
It’s not clear if Christian Petracca told his Melbourne teammates he wanted to stay when he addressed them on Monday, but the chat has been hailed as significant.
‘Love you’: Dees’ Petracca meeting revealed
Melbourne Demons superstar Christian Petracca has reportedly come clean to teammates over rumours he wants to leave 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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Crucial Gawn update ahead of revenge match
Melbourne won without captain Max Gawn last weekend, but heading to Perth on a revenge mission the club is sweating on his return from injury.
‘Every option available’ as Gawn pushes for return
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin gave an update on the Demons’ superstar captain with finals now firmly in their sights.
‘Ambitious’: Coach pours cold water on Gawn talk
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has weighed in on Max Gawn’s bold recovery plans – and how he’ll replace the Demons skipper.
Demons star to defy club doctors
Melbourne’s captain says he will “push the envelope” in his recovery from an unusual injury, but is he out of step with club medical staff?
‘Pretty sore’: Huge Demons injury blow
After limping in to the club on Monday on crutches hopeful Melbourne captain’s hopes his injury wasn’t too bad have been dashed.
Demons on high-alert for Harley
In round 11 Harley Reid showed no respect for two of the best midfielders in the AFL in a statement game and the Demons won’t be caught out twice.
‘We were boring’: Demon’s alarming admission
For the past two games Melbourne hasn’t kicked a final-quarter goal, with the worrying trend painting a concerning picture for the Demons.
Hugh beauty: Lions sink Demons in last-minute thriller
Brisbane Lions have stunned Melbourne with an almighty last quarter comeback that was only sealed in the final minutes thanks to an improbable Hugh McCluggage goal.
‘Still really raw’: Teary Petracca opens up on injury trauma
An emotional Christian Petracca has shared intimate details of his injury hell and responded to reports his family was at odds with Melbourne’s treatment and him returning to the field on King’s Birthday.
May ‘embarrassed’ but not a cheat, says coach
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has hit back at criticism of star defender Steven May after he was fined for a staging incident.
Dees star learns fate for blatant staging
AFL fans and commentators have called for the game to stamp out one of the sport’s most controversial acts after a furore erupted.
Star bails on interview for all-in brawl
Melbourne defender Christian Salem pulled the pin on a halftime interview as a wild brawl broke out at the MCG on Saturday night.
Crucial Dee has eyes on Gabba blockbuster
Two Melbourne defenders are racing the clock for a critical Lions clash as the Demons coach responsed to a concerning final-quarter slump.
‘Like never before’: Coach backs Dees doctors
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has doubled down in defence of the club’s medical staff and weighed in on a reported rift with a star’s family.
AFL star’s family unhappy over injury handling
Christian Petracca’s family are reportedly unhappy with how Melbourne has handled the internal injuries that have ended his season.
AFL star can’t watch footy after horror injury
A Melbourne superstar says he is racked with self-doubt and struggling to watch footy after a horrific set of injuries.
‘Pretty traumatic’: Star reveals horror injury toll
A Melbourne superstar says he is racked with self-doubt and struggling to watch footy after a horrific set of injuries.
Demon’s season over after brutal injuries
After two severe injuries left Christian Petracca in the intensive care unit in a Melbourne hospital, a decision has been made on his immediate playing future.
Horrific truth of star’s injuries revealed
Christian Petracca’s playing hopes in 2024 have been revealed amid major question marks over Melbourne’s duty of care.
Demons star‘s horror injuries revealed
The full extent of the severe injuries Melbourne star Christian Petracca suffered have been revealed after he was taken to hospital.
‘Can’t believe it’: Handshake divides football
A storm has erupted over the Melbourne Demons’ pre-game act before high drama in their loss to Collingwood.
‘Sits in your gut’: Dees stung by smashing
The heat is on Melbourne with attacks on fitness and form and coach Simon Goodwin says there’s only one way to respond.
Sports stars proud to take plunge for ‘beaming light’ Daniher at the ‘G
Recently retired sporting greats Mack Horton, Meg Lanning and Jack Riewoldt have jumped at the invitation to take part as celebrity sliders in Monday’s Big Freeze at the ’G.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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