Eddie baffled by Hayes verdict
WATCH THE HITS: EDDIE McGuire wants the AFL to explain to fans why Lenny Hayes was cleared and Jack Ziebell banned for similar bumps.
Melbourne Demons
Demetriou scoffs at tanking claims
A DEFIANT Andrew Demetriou yesterday declared tanking does not exist.
Demons catch a ride with cycling master
MELBOURNE sports performance director Neil Craig has brought his controversial mentor from Adelaide, master cycling coach Charlie Walsh, to the Demons.
Blease gets Rising Star nod
MELBOURNE’S Sam Blease was surprised to learn he is the Round 20 AFL Rising Star.
Stop the rort that is tanking
THE AFL has two choices – hold a commission into tanking or offer an amnesty to all teams threaten penalties for future transgressions.
Dees ‘didn’t want to win’: Brown
NATHAN Brown sensed the contest felt a little “strange” as he stood at full-forward on that fateful day in Round 18, 2009.
Demons won’t tank again: Neitz
MELBOURNE legend David Neitz says the club won’t revisit the depths of 2009 and tank for higher draft picks this year.
Demon cops blood reprimand
MELBOURNE players will be lectured on the danger of exposed blood during a game, after Jeremy Howe narrowly avoided suspension.
Power clean in front of goal
MATT Primus claimed it as a win for his backline. Mark Neeld suggested it was because he’s playing backmen in his forward line.
Green tells Moloney to work hard
HE’S been there himself this season, and former Melbourne captain has simple advice for dropped teammate Brent Moloney: work hard.
Perseverance pays off for Couch
UPDATE: MELBOURNE rookie midfielder Tom Couch will make his AFL debut on Saturday against Fremantle.
Rivals ready to fight for Boak
GEELONG will start the race for Travis Boak at a massive disadvantage, with rivals confident they can trump offers for the Port Adelaide star.
Dees keen to trade for seasoned player
MELBOURNE will consider trading one of its three first round draft picks if the right senior player becomes available as a trade.
Couch no slouch in Scorpions’ win
MELBOURNE rookie Tom Couch was the hero of Casey Scorpions’ dramatic four-point win over Sandringham yesterday.
Scully is business as usual: Neeld
MELBOURNE coach Mark Neeld has brushed aside talks the Demons will target Tom Scully.
Swan escapes with reprimand
COLLINGWOOD star Dane Swan has been given a reprimand for tripping Melbourne’s Sam Blease.
Green returns to training
MELBOURNE forward Brad Green was back on the training track today after being cleared of major lung damage from a big hit against Carlton.
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