Dees to honour AFLW players with rings
MELBOURNE will honour all 27 of its inaugural AFL Women’s League players with specially designed rings to celebrate their recruitment to the Demons.
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New Dees won’t take footy for granted
JAKE Melksham and Michael Hibberd are putting the Essendon supplements saga behind them and say they won’t take anything for granted as they begin life as Demons.
Viney: I’m not ready to be captain
MELBOURNE star Jack Viney has never been shy about his leadership ambitions, but he believes his AFL apprenticeship still has at least two years to run.
Watts going on with Jack’s hair?
THE team of the red and the blue … and white? Jack Watts’ new look turned heads at Melbourne training today and didn’t escape the Twitter wit of Patrick Dangerfield.
Lewis’ arrival a sign the Dees are flying
BERNIE Vince says Jordan Lewis’ arrival at Melbourne is a sign the club is heading in the right direction.
Teen Demon fails breath test
YOUNG Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver is in hot water after failing a roadside breath test while on annual leave from the club.
No illict drugs policy for AFL Women’s
THE AFL Women’s league will mirror the professionalism of the men’s, with a match review panel and testing for performance-enhancing drugs but no illicit drugs policy.
Daisy leaving AFL greats in awe
DAISY Pearce is a once in a generation footballer and while she is the most recognisable name in the game, the large majority of fans might never have seen her play.
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Demons to add ‘excitement, flair’ in 2017
NEW Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin expects the Demons to add some excitement and flair to their game in 2017 while remaining coy on the club captaincy.
Demons must ‘earn right’ to play finals
MICHAEL Hibberd and Jake Melksham showed off their new colours on Monday as Melbourne’s quest to break the game’s longest finals drought began.
Lumumba ready to resurrect career
HERITIER Lumumba is ready to fight for his career at Melbourne after concussion-related issues saw him shut down his year halfway through the 2016 season.
From the Demons to the Melbourne Cup
TAKE note young Demons. If you quit playing for Melbourne you might end up training the Melbourne Cup winner, just like Robert Hickmott.
2017 fixture: Free Kick Hawthorn?
HAWTHORN fans are rubbing their hands after being handed matches against just three 2016 finalists in the first nine rounds. The news isn’t so good for Collingwood. How did your club fare?
AFL fixtures in full: How did your club fare?
The Western Bulldogs will unfurl their AFL premiership flag at Etihad Stadium before the grand final rematch against Sydney at Etihad Stadium in round two. 2017 FIXTURES IN FULL.
Axed Dawes thought he had role at Demons
AXED Melbourne forward Chris Dawes admits it wasn’t a shock to be delisted by Melbourne but is disappointed given he saw a role for himself at the club in 2017 and beyond.
‘Don’t worry about going third-man up, mate’
MAX Gawn names the surprising challengers for his title of the AFL’s No.1 ruckman and has some advice for new teammate and noted ruck spoiler Jordan Lewis.
Demons yield to complete Hibberd deal
MELBOURNE has continued its excellent trade period after landing Essendon defender Michael Hibberd a day after pulling off a sensational move for Jordan Lewis.
Can the Dees play finals in 2017?
MELBOURNE recruit Jordan Lewis says the Demons are ready to play finals in 2017. Is he right? Vote and have your say now.
‘I’m bloody excited’: Skipper’s joy for Lewis
MELBOURNE skipper Nathan Jones has admitted he can’t wait to play alongside Jordan Lewis and credited the club’s development for its ability to attract him.
‘I looked at every club, Melbourne stood out’
JORDAN Lewis will play out his career at Melbourne after Hawthorn sensationally offloaded their vice-captain effectively for free.
‘He has to go’: Brian’s plea for Lewis
TRIPLE premiership Hawk Brian Lake believes former teammate Jordan Lewis must leave Hawthorn in order to prolong his AFL career.
Who won your club’s best-and-fairest?
ALL 18 clubs have now held their best and fairest awards for 2016. Catch up on all the results, top 10 finishes and season report cards here.
Chaplin joins Dees’ coaching panel
MELBOURNE has secured highly-rated first-year assistant coach Troy Chaplin as its offensive coordinator.
‘It probably got to about 50-50’: Hogan
JESSE Hogan has admitted he was “50-50” earlier this year on a decision to return to his home state of WA before recommitting to Melbourne.
Dees delight: Hogan signs two-year deal
MELBOURNE star Jesse Hogan has resisted the lure of a possible return home to Western Australia, but two other key-position Demons could be on the move.
Pearce ready to take game to new level
ALREADY the best, Daisy Pearce will spend her first pre-season as an AFLW player taking her game to another level after being crowned Football Woman of the Year.
Giants get No.1, Blues, Dees winners
GWS Giants secured the No.1 pick in the AFL Women’s draft, but Carlton and Melbourne were also winners after Thursday’s lottery.
Tangles’ VFL legacy remembered
MAX Walker might be best known as a cricketer but will always been remembered at Melbourne after passing away aged 68.
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