The harsh truth facing Demons after another blown finals series
The Demons were a dynasty waiting to happen after their 2021 triumph, but now, after two blown finals series, they must face the reality that they’ve underachieved.
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‘Needed coverage’: Demons defend odd sub call
Melbourne’s decision to select a back-up tall as the sub backfired spectacularly, but coach Simon Goodwin has revealed why he made the call.
Chaotic scenes as Blue heaven rolls into prelim
A wounded Carlton has knocked out a wayward Melbourne to progress to a preliminary final in an all-time classic. How many of their injured stars will front up next week? Details here.
‘Picked the wrong vase’: Gawn on Maynard visit
Melbourne captain Max Gawn has clarified some of the rumours around Brayden Maynard’s awkward visit to the Brayshaw house.
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What makes Redman AFL’s most reliable player
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Footy fans’ TV favourites revealed
The Footy Show is gone and fans have had their say on their favourite AFL TV shows, which commentators they like most and their opinion on the most annoying footy TV personality. FULL RESULTS
Players ‘need a bag of cement to hard up’: Mooney
Geelong legends say Brendon McCartney still has a key role to play at Melbourne despite his relegation from line coach to coaching mentor and has taken aim at current-day players for not being open to tough love.
The good and the bad at your club
Why is Geelong a runaway leader and why have the Demons fallen so far? Champion Data reveals what your club is doing well and not so well.
Master tagger to miss two months
GWS has been rocked by news midfield stopper Matt de Boer will miss eight weeks of footy. Plus the latest on Tom Liberatore and Jake Stringer.
Trade whispers: Who wants a ruckman?
Matthew Kreuzer looks set to sign on, but the ruck market is going crazy. Plus will Gary Ablett go on, Jack Billings’ new deal and the one big win the Demons have had in 2019.
Are Blues fans the most loyal?
Carlton’s disastrous season hasn’t stopped fans from cheering their team but Gold Coast’s official crowd figure last weekend raised a few eyebrows. See where your club is ranked.
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