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.
Melbourne Demons
‘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.
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.
Dees and Blues take cautious path with stars
Carlton has made a call on a returning defender while Melbourne has flagged the next step for Clayton Oliver in his comeback.
Club legend bakes Demons with cheeky swipe
Melbourne great Garry Lyon has hit a bit too close to home with a light-hearted comment while the Demons remain in crisis.
AFL star retires immediately after sad news
The AFL world has been shocked by the news Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw has retired immediately before the AFL season.
Cops’ update on AFL star’s case
Melbourne Demons star Joel Smith’s drug probe has taken another dramatic twist after police revealed they are looking into the matter.
‘Inspired’: New reason troubled star could play opening round
Melbourne Max Gawn revealed why his “answer has changed” on the troubled star Clayton Oliver who could play in his team’s season-opener
Gawn admits issues after cocaine bombshell
Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn has responded to accusations as the club’s volcanic off-season continues to get worse.
Staggering detail of star’s cocaine accusation
Further details have emerged in the shock cocaine trafficking accusations made against Melbourne Demons star Joel Smith.
AFL star accused of cocaine trafficking
Melbourne Demons star Joel Smith’s drug probe has taken a dramatic twist after anti-doping investigators made a shock new allegation.
Demons excited by Oliver’s training exploits
One of Melbourne’s leaders says Clayton Oliver’s return to main training has lifted spirits at the club as the players head on another camp.
AFL star facing monster two-year ban
A Melbourne Demons star who late last year tested positive for cocaine has learned his potential fate – and intends to fight against it.
Star leaves golfer a bloody mess in ugly scene
Demons midfielder Angus Brayshaw has left a golfer with blood streaming down his face at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘Must stop’: AFL boss blasts ‘unacceptable’ talk
Melbourne’s CEO has spoken out, defending coach Simon Goodwin from “false rumours” and explaining the handling of Clayton Oliver.
AFL coach’s heroic act saves man’s life
The Melbourne Demons have been having a rough time of it lately but the club’s head coach has shown he’s a hero on holiday in Bali.
AFL coach bombshell exposed
In another offseason AFL bombshell, documents have revealed the Melbourne Demons discussed a “scenario planning” for sacking their coach.
Demons star’s reported petulant act
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has been accused of a bizarre act off the field as the football club continues to reel.
Cause of star’s ’medical episode’ revealed
Melbourne Demons star Clayton Oliver has been released from hospital following an incident in Melbourne which has now been revealed.
‘Seamless’ trade hits snag as Swans rejected
It was believed to be the easiest move of the AFL’s Trade Period but the Sydney Swans will have their work cut out to nab Brodie Grundy.
Grundy move to Sydney no sure thing
Melbourne officials have revealed how far down the road they are with Sydney over ruckman Brodie Grundy and his desire for a trade.
Demons star sparks storm with Magpies comment
Melbourne defender Steven May has raised eyebrows with his best and fairest awards night speech after making a comment about Collingwood.
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