Penalty harsh on pair: Parkin
THE AFL Coaches’ Association has expressed its disappointment in the 16-match ban on former Melbourne coach Dean Bailey.
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Melbourne cleared, officials banned
UPDATE: MELBOURNE has been found not guilty of tanking by the AFL, but its former coach and footy manager have copped suspensions.
Payout may come later for Connolly
MELBOURNE cannot pay Chris Connolly in his year out of football but he could eventually be financially rewarded for being the tanking scapegoat.
Tanking investigation: AFL statement
READ the full text of the statement by the AFL with regard to the Melbourne tanking investigation findings.
Sam defends Jim over tanking
WITH the AFL due to reveal findings on the Melbourne tanking saga at 2pm, Jim Stynes’ widow has insisted he wasn’t aware of everything happening at the club at the time.
Full whack for Bailey, Connolly
FORMER Melbourne coach Dean Bailey and his football lieutenant Chris Connolly will be forced to serve the full term of bans for tanking.
Demons probe decision imminent
MELBOURNE expects to learn the outcome of the AFL’s tanking investigation today or tomorrow.
Dees’ legal eagles ready
MELBOURNE has powerful lawyers ready for court action, should the AFL’s tanking investigation result in penalties it deems unacceptable.
Melbourne keep Clark on ice
MELBOURNE forward Mitch Clark is unlikely to be ready for Round 1 as he continues to battle a Lisfranc tear in his right foot.
Demons dodge draft ban
MELBOURNE looks set to dodge serious charges and any draft penalties from the AFL despite an exhaustive seven-month investigation into tanking claims.
Byrnes lights up Dees’ trial game
CREATIVE forward Shannon Byrnes underlined his value to Melbourne’s forward set-up with five goals in an intra-club game today.
McGuire: Let Dees off the hook
COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has urged the AFL to take some blame for Melbourne allegedly tanking in 2009 and let the Dees off the hook.
Sanderson sure Bailey will be cleared
CROWS coach Brenton Sanderson is so sure Dean Bailey will be cleared of match-fixing claims that he is not making plans should the AFL ban Bailey.
Demon difficult to shake
SPRINT, grab a quick breath and go again.
Demon aiming for new heights
MELBOURNE coach Mark Neeld and his staff have increased player workloads by another 15 per cent in a bid to climb the AFL ladder.
Time to strip points for tanking
COMMENT: HAD Essendon not slipped into AFL House last Tuesday, the investigation into Melbourne’s alleged tanking in 2009 would be over.
Time to dock points, not picks
HAD Essendon not voice last week its concerns about systematic doping, the investigation into Melbourne’s alleged tanking in 2009 would have ended.
AFL close to tank probe result
MELBOURNE will be sweating on the AFL handing down the findings of its tanking probe as early as next week.
Dees trying to avoid distraction
MELBOURNE is being damaged by the fallout from the protracted investigation into tanking allegations, according to president Don McLardy.
Tank threat to Dees’ pokies revenue
MELBOURNE faces the prospect of losing $5 million a year in poker-machine revenue if found guilty by the AFL of “tanking” allegations.
Jurrah released on bail
TROUBLED footballer Liam Jurrah has been released on bail after voluntarily surrendering himself to police.
Davey back in frame at Dees
THE “weight of the world” has been lifted from Aaron Davey’s shoulders as he attempts to revive his flagging career this season.
Young Demon cleared of injury
MELBOURNE draftee Dean Terlich has been cleared of any injuries after an ugly collision at training today.
Dees wait to face the music
MELBOURNE’S legal team has responded to tanking allegations and is now waiting to hear whether the league will lay any charges.
No charges for AFL tankers
AFL officials found guilty of tanking will escape criminal charges under proposed tough new legislation designed to combat corruption in sport.
Dawes, Byrnes join Demon leaders
MELBOURNE recruits Chris Dawes and Shannon Byrnes have walked straight into the Demons’ leadership group for 2013.
AFL needs to follow US draft blueprint
A LEADING bookmaker has called on the AFL to adopt a draft lottery system to stamp out tanking.
Demon tapes may explain tactics
VIDEO: AUDIO recordings of Melbourne’s coaching box during Dean Bailey’s tenure could unlock the answer to whether the club tanked in 2009.
Video: Is this tanking?
YOU DECIDE: These are the moments at the heart of tanking allegations against Melbourne.
Will Demons go Gangnam Style?
AFL asks clubs to find pro wrestling style entrance song, and Melbourne is first lamb to the social media slaughter. What song would fit your team?
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