Demons can’t exorcise tanking
MELBOURNE has conceded the fallout from the AFL’s tanking investigation could affect membership and sponsorship.
Melbourne Demons
Dees cleared over Boxing Day clash
THE Melbourne players involved in an ugly spat with fans at the Boxing Day Test have been cleared by the club.
Bailey on the rocks
THE AFL’s tanking investigation is taking its toll on former Melbourne coach Dean Bailey, before a possible legal stoush with the league.
AFL guilty in tanking war: Thomas
FORMER St Kilda coach Grant Thomas says tanking charges against Melbourne will blow up in the AFL’s face if they end up in court.
Tiger cleared over cricket scuffle
RICHMOND forward Ricky Petterd has escaped club sanction for clashing with cricket patrons during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG last month.
Tank statements may cook Dees
FIGURES connected to the Melbourne tanking investigation have been told up to a dozen people have “rolled over”.
One Dawes closes, another opens
CHRIS Dawes is embracing his new life at Melbourne, but admits he’ll miss plenty of his Collingwood teammates.
Dees wait to face music
MELBOURNE players asked to leave the Boxing Day test last week will face the Demons’ coaching staff next week.
Dees to respond to tanking claims
THE AFL has asked Melbourne to respond to evidence which could lead to the club being charged with tanking for draft picks in 2009.
Surgery won’t hold Clark back
STAR Melbourne forward Mitch Clark went under the knife today – but don’t sweat Demons fans – he is still on track to start running in the new year.
Young gun bonds as Dees feel heat
ALICE Springs’ speedster Dominic Barry feels a sense of belonging at Melbourne after completing a gruelling Top End camp on Saturday.
Trengove to miss six weeks
MELBOURNE’S pre-season has suffered a blow with news co-captain Jack Trengove will have to spend the next six weeks in a moon boot.
Demons manage small profit
A SMALL annual profit has provided a rare bright spot for AFL club Melbourne in between a horror season and potential looming sanctions.
Tanking nothing to do with me
MELBOURNE coach Mark Neeld insists he has neither the time nor the interest to worry about the AFL’s tanking investigation.
Viney sets Demon standard
JACK Viney made an instant impression at training today but Jack Watts left the track early with a groin complaint.
Moneyball Dees strike again
A 25-year-old VFL midfielder and the best player in the SANFL grand final are the latest Melbourne experiments.
Grimes inherits Barassi’s number
MELBOURNE co-captain Jack Grimes has inherited the jumper made famous by Ron Barassi.
Toumpas keen to join ‘awesome’ Dees
JIMMY Toumpas is unconcerned about the tanking cloud hanging over Melbourne, saying he will be delighted to help with the club’s on-field revival.
Wait finally over for Viney
PLEASINGLY for Jack Viney, the crashing of bodies has begun.
Hit squad seeks Demon files
MELBOURNE will take part in the national draft on Thursday still sweating about an unprecedented computer raid in search of tanking evidence.
Demons overlook James Magner
JAMES Magner will have to make do with life as a bargain-basement rookie, despite being one of Melbourne’s few good news stories last season.
Draft delight for Dogs, Dees
GWS is set to spring the surprise of this year’s draft, allowing Melbourne and the Bulldogs to secure their dream targets.
Demons sign dumped Cat
MELBOURNE has added to its import army by signing delisted Geelong defender Tom Gillies.
Demons bank on Hogan investment
MELBOURNE coach Mark Neeld is confident Jesse Hogan is a low-risk prospect, despite AFL history being littered with prime key position draft picks who were slow to flourish.
Broaden tanking probe: Barassi
MELBOURNE legend Ron Barassi says the AFL must turn its tanking probe to other clubs if the Demons are found guilty of deliberately underperforming.
Scorpions OK to play in VFL
AFL Victoria has given Melbourne’s debt-riddled affiliate Casey Scorpions the all-clear to play on in the VFL.
Rodan keen on mentor role
NEW Demon David Rodan says he is looking forward to playing mentor and helping to fast-track the development of Melbourne’s list.
D-Day for Scorpions
THE future of Melbourne’s VFL affiliate Casey Scorpions could be decided today at a meeting with AFL Victoria.
Demons keep their pair of Jacks
MELBOURNE coach Mark Neeld has all but confirmed the captaincy pairing of Jack Trengove and Jack Grimes will remain next season.
Stiller invited to Dees summer
DELISTED Brisbane Lion Cheynee Stiller will be given the chance to impress Melbourne coach Mark Neeld and win a surprise AFL lifeline.
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