MCG meltdown: Wild scenes as Matildas magic trumps footy
Thousands of fans braved poor Melbourne weather to catch a glimpse of the Matildas v France on the MCG big screens and they weren’t happy when the game was switched off.
Melbourne
Demons’ ‘plan’ to maximise Grundy effect
The first plan for Brodie Grundy at Melbourne didn’t work as hoped, but he’s got a second chance to thrive leading into finals.
Demons take step closer to huge finals advantage
Melbourne survived an early onslaught from North Melbourne to move closer to potentially setting up a huge opening weekend of finals footy in Victoria. Here’s why.
‘Fantastic’ Gawn ensures Grundy wait goes on
Melbourne remains adamant Brodie Grundy is part of the club’s future, but he faces a fight to get back because of one superstar’s form.
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Done deals: Every completed trade
A FRANTIC final day of trading has seen all but one of the major trades completed. See every deal that has been made during the 2018 exchange period.
Trade ratings: The good, the bad and the ugly
FROM an early move for Tom Lynch, to deadline day thrillers for the likes of Dylan Shiel and Dayne Beams, this AFL trade period had everything. But how did your team fare? Our experts grade every club. VOTE
Hogan gone, but Dees’ confident in spearheads
MELBOURNE believes it still has the weapons to be among the most potent attacks in the game next season despite the loss of Jesse Hogan, with the likes of Sam Weideman, Tom McDonald, Jake Melksham and Christian Petracca to share the load.
Hogan talks resurrected, but one man holds key
FREMANTLE footy boss Peter Bell will fly into Melbourne tomorrow to resume talks with the Demons about a Jesse Hogan switch, but there is one decision on a player he has to make that will cause the trade dominoes to fall.
The big names still on the trade table
THERE’S just three days left in the 2018 AFL Trade Period. Who’s still waiting for a deal to be done? We look at the players who’s move is a sure thing or has no hope of happening.
Why this weekend is ‘critical’ for big trades
LATE night text messages, emails and phone calls. The talks never stop during the AFL trade period. Get the inside word on what it’s really like for clubs, players and managers over this massive weekend as Gary Buckenara gives you a behind-the-scenes look.
Dockers pull the pin on Hogan trade
FREMANTLE has dropped its pursuit of star forward Jesse Hogan due to Melbourne’s trade demands and now the Demons are preparing to welcome him back with open arms.
Paying ‘overs’: Nine most lopsided trade deals
WORKING out a fair price in a trade is a game of bluff, haggling and hindsight. From Kristian Jaksch to Dom Tyson, here are nine deals where one club definitely paid ‘overs’.
Trade twist after Dees reject Freo Hogan offer
FREMANTLE’S refusal to offer two first-round draft picks for Melbourne star Jesse Hogan could leave the door open for arch-rivals West Coast to swoop on the key forward.
Dockers now have tools to land Hogan, Lobb
FREMANTLE has completed the crucial pick swap which can help it secure twin towers Jesse Hogan and Rory Lobb. JAY CLARK looks at the deal and the massive implications it has for a number of other clubs.
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