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.
Melbourne Demons
‘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.
SCG image proof AFL got it right
Wild scenes outside the SCG ahead of the AFL season opener have quashed any concerns the league’s Opening Round would be a fizzer.
‘Scary player’: Gawn predicts huge Oliver impact
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says Clayton Oliver has “his own questions” to answer that could fuel a big Opening Round performance.
Banned Demon’s apology to coach
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has revealed what was said between him and Joel Smith as he again addressed Melbourne’s team culture.
‘Really proud’: Huge selection call on troubled Demon
A troubled off-season put Clayton Oliver behind the rest of his teammates and a call on him playing the opening round this week has been made.
Troubled Demon, Blues weapon’s big steps towards returns as Oliver VFL selection call explained
Whether Melbourne star Clayton Oliver plays in the opening round of the AFL season is unclear, but on Wednesday’s practice match form, he looks ready to go.
Troubled Demon’s big steps towards return
Whether Melbourne star Clayton Oliver plays in the opening round of the AFL season is unclear, but on Wednesday’s practice match form, he looks ready to go.
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