Worked out? Concerning numbers behind Dees’ downfall
Melbourne has now lost as many games this year as it did in its entire premiership campaign. But the real concern is who the losses have come against – and how.
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‘Are you serious?’: Call stuns AFL legend
Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall has thrown his hands up in confusion after a free kick paid against Geelong star Tom Hawkins.
How the Cats drove Danger mad
Patrick Dangerfield has become accustomed to playing with niggles but, after a long stint on the sidelines, here’s why he was almost ready to bang down his coach’s door.
‘Ready to go’: Star pair to return for Demons
Two key ins are “itching to get out there and play” in further good news for a Melbourne team looking like their old selves.
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Run home: Eagles’ spot up for grabs?
UPDATE: THERE are five teams in the race for two spots in the eight, and the top four isn’t settled either. JAY CLARK rates your teams chances with two rounds to play.
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Dees’ pain almost over, Saints’ endures
FOR eleven long years the Melbourne faithful have perched in their MCG seats hoping and waiting but mostly enduring … that wait is almost at an end.
Hibberd: ‘I made the right call’
IT WAS the little things Michael Hibberd missed the most. After an enforced break from the game in 2016, the Dees defender on his fresh start and appreciating footy more than ever.
Are more big names set to call time?
SOME big names have already announced their retirements with Steve Johnson the latest to join them. See every club’s retirees and possible retirees here.
Barometer: Fantasia’s season in doubt
UPDATE: ESSENDON star Orazio Fantasia will miss more than a month with a hamstring injury, while Pie Daniel Wells is in doubt. ALL THE LATEST INJURY NEWS
Can Saints give Roo a finals farewell?
THE RUN HOME: NO one wants to see Nick Riewoldt retire. So what will it take for the Saints to give Roo a September farewell? See every club’s path to the finals here.
What do Round 20 results mean for your team?
UPDATE: ROUND 20 turned the race for the top four, and top eight, on its head. How is your club placed with three weeks to go in the closest season in memory?
Dees on slide as top 8 battle heats up
MELBOURNE was the biggest loser over the weekend but it wasn’t on the scoreboard, and there are seven clubs still in the race for a finals berth. JON ANDERSON rates every team.
Be afraid, the Giants are back
THE Orange tsunami is back in a big way, but GWS is sweating on the availability of Shane Mumford after a huge hit on Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn. WATCH
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