Melbourne

Demons star’s shock axing

Star Melbourne recruit Brodie Grundy will reportedly be omitted for their blockbuster clash with Brisbane at the MCG on Friday night.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Lions head coach Chris Fagan looks on during the round 16 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Richmond Tigers at The Gabba, on June 29, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

AFL

Lions coach ‘sick of’ MCG scrutiny

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan wasn’t pleased with being forced to defend his side’s poor MCG record.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Advertiser Photos APRIL 16, 2023: Browny's Podcast Recording with Jonathan Brown, Campbell Brown and Mark Ricciuto at the The Alma Hotel, Norwood, SA. Picture: Emma Brasier

AFL

Lions urged to tackle MCG problem ‘head on’

Triple premiership-winning Brisbane icon Jonathan Brown has urged the Lions to “acknowledge” and deal with their poor MCG record.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Lachie Neale of the Lions in action during the 2023 AFL Round 16 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Richmond Tigers at The Gabba on June 29, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL

Lions star ‘excited’ about rare MCG clash

A rare chance to play at the “home of footy” has a Lions talisman counting down the days until Brisbane’s MCG battle with the Demons.

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AFL Round 12. 09/06/2018. Geelong v North Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong. Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield kicks at goal 2nd qtr . Pic: Michael Klein

Dual-threat guns key to flag hopes

PATRICK Dangerfield plays forward against the stronger teams, Robbie Gray has doubled his time spent forward and come finals time, expect Dustin Martin to wreak havoc there too. Meet the dual-threat movers and shakers.

AFL

Trent Cotchin of the Tigers reacts after a 50m penalty was awarded against him during the Round 1 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Carlton Blues at the MCG in Melbourne, Thursday, March 22, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Tigers getting rough end of 50m penalty stick

IF it feels like there have been more 50m penalties this season, there is a good reason for that and Richmond and Brisbane are on the wrong end while Hawthorn is in the umpires’ good books. SEE THE STATS

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: The Blues look dejected after losing the round 13 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Fremantle Dockers at Etihad Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Blues ‘embarrassed the jumper’

CARLTON has made plenty of mistakes in recent years but has JON ANDERSON identified the worst of them? Plus, why can’t we trust Port Adelaide yet? Check out Ando’s take on all 18 clubs in the Super Ladder.

AFL

10/01/2011 SPORT: AFL 2011 Grand Final, Collingwood v Geelong at the MCG. Collingwood Coach Mick Malthouse leaves the ground for the last time after their loss to Geelong.

‘We didn’t get on’: Mick slams Pert appointment

COACHING legend Michael Malthouse has revealed his bad blood with Gary Pert after the former Collingwood CEO ‘threw his lot in with Nathan’ Buckley during Mick’s coaching tenure. Read the explosive comments.

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Andrew Gaff of the Eagles (left) reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 10 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Sunday, May 27, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Wanted Eagles face $2 million dilemma

THEY’RE both free agents and the subject of massive offers from rival clubs. And if they want to stay at West Coast, Andrew Gaff and Jeremy McGovern face a big question. Plus, a speedy Demon may want out.

AFL

Danny McGinlay’s mid-season banner for your club

FORGET the PR spin from the coaches. If you want to know where your club is really at, there is only one man who can sum it up perfectly. Check out DANNY MCGINLAY’S hilarious mid-season banner for every club.

AFL

Daniel Wells of the Magpies is seen in action during the Round 12 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at the MCG in Melbourne, Monday, June 11, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Barometer: Pies suffer huge blow

UPDATE: COLLINGWOOD’S Daniel Wells could miss the rest of the season after the Pies revealed the silky midfielder needs surgery after suffering a nasty foot injury against Melbourne. SELECTION ANALYSIS

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Lachine Fogarty, Gary Ablett and Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats sing the song in the rooms after winning the round 12 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at GMHBA Stadium on June 9, 2018 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Why Geelong gives Adam Cooney the s***s

THE Cats really annoy Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney, but not for the reason you might think. Plus how far can Collingwood go, how to fix the Saints and which teams will face off on Grand Final day. LISTEN HERE

Sport

AFL Round 12. 11/06/2011. Melbourne v Collingwood at the MCG. Collingwood's Adam Treloar celebrates his goal in the fourth quarter with Scott Pendlebury . Pic: Michael Klein

Robbo: Why not Collingwood?

SOME went into the Queen’s Birthday clash thinking Melbourne were walk-up contenders for the premiership. MARK ROBINSON says hours later, nothing is guaranteed — and another challenger has emerged.

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AFL Round 12. 11/06/2011. Melbourne v Collingwood at the MCG. . Pic: Michael Klein Collingwood's Jordan De Goey second quarter action

How much is ‘Dusty-like’ De Goey worth now?

WE’VE seen Jordan De Goey the forward dominate. Now we’ve seen De Goey the midfielder put on a Queen’s Birthday clinic. The Dusty-like performance will send what was an already big contract skyrocketing.

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