‘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.
Melbourne Demons
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
Dees prove too strong for outgunned Tigers
It was a tight opening half, but Melbourne were too good in the end for an inexperienced Richmond side.
‘Smile on his face’: Demon star over issue
Clayton Oliver copped it for his form before Melbourne’s bye but a finger operation has resolved all of his issues.
‘Enormous respect’ in new AFL rivalry
First-year coach Adem Yze says his knowledge of the Demons can help take them down on Anzac Day Eve but admits injuries have “taken a toll”.
Rampant Lions end Dees’ winning streak
After a slow start to the season, the Lions have secured their second-straight win, beating the Demons 82-60 in Lachie Neale’s 250th game.
AFL feud roars back after ‘crybaby’ sledge
The simmering feud between Brisbane and Melbourne players has been reignited after an ugly act by Lion Noah Answerth.
‘We got exposed’: Dees’ humbling admission
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had strong thoughts about why the Demons were blown away by Brisbane on the big stage.
Knives out for struggling Demon midfielder
The prominent Melbourne midfielder seemed to have turned the corner, but he was back under intense scrutiny at the MCG.
‘Appetite to learn’: Pickett can improve, says coach
There are two key areas Melbourne wants a star forward to focus on after he was handed his third suspension in one year.
‘Pretty light’: Pickett suspended despite coach defence
Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett will spend another week on the sidelines due to suspension after the MRO ruled on a Thursday night incident.
AFL star given brutal nickname after blunder
Port Adelaide defender Esava Ratugolea has been roasted for an unforgivable mistake that had commentators tearing their hair out.
Oliver sent for scan after training mishap
Melbourne Demons star Clayton Oliver left training early on Wednesday morning with an injury to his hand.
‘Fraud’: Cocaine bombshell rocks AFL
The AFL is in crisis with whistleblower testimony released in Parliament exposing an alleged plot of secret drug activity, cover ups and fraud.
‘Lot of pain’: Demon suffers brutal injury
Steven May could play as soon as round 4 despite being badly hurt against Hawthorn as the Demons responded to scans on Jake Lever’s knee.
Heartwarming act leaves Demon ‘emotional’
Despite an impressive game, the Demons star knows he still has a lot of work ahead to win back the trust of his teammates.
‘We missed him’: Big positives for beaten Demons
An opening-round loss in Sydney posed questions about Melbourne, but the coach expects two players to help turn things around.
AFL club ‘very keen’ on Clayton Oliver raid
A Victorian AFL powerhouse is reportedly preparing a surprise pursuit of maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver.
‘Freakish’ Demon will only get better
The key to Melbourne kicking more goals will be improvement in a whole other area according to a Demons star not panicking after the opening-round loss.
Reinforcements coming for sore, sorry Demons
After losing an important player in a bitter opening-night loss, Melbourne is hopeful of some key players being available for their bounce-back game next weekend.
‘Stuffed this up’: Fans turn on opening round
Everything was in place for the AFL to start with a bang, but fans have quickly turned on the new concept for the season-opener.
Swans star gets last laugh in grudge match
It was billed as a grudge match and it didn’t disappoint, with Brodie Grundy making a huge statement against his old teammate.
Heartbreaking AFL tribute to retired star
The Melbourne Demons have given a touching tribute to their recently retired teammate moments before the first game of the season.
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