The big questions as May set for date with tribunal after Francis hit
The AFL match review panel has made its call on Steven May after his brutal collision with Francis Evans, despite the Dees defender adamant he had no other option.
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The moments which prove Blues haven’t given up yet
With its season over a staring a Demons comeback in the face, Carlton could have laid down and given up. Instead, the Blues stood up – Glenn McFarlane finds the moments that prove it.
Bucks: Hawks need to break their Power curse
The Hawks haven’t beaten Port Adelaide since 2022, and it’s the curse they need to break. Plus, the Dees’ search for a winning formula continues. Nathan Buckley previews Super Saturday.
‘Injuries happen’: Clarko defends Xerri after high hit
Max Gawn said he ‘had to respond’ after Tristan Xerri’s wayward arm collected Tom Sparrow high, but Alastair Clarkson said ‘injuries happen’. Watch the incident and have your say.
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Big split in Petracca review ahead of first findings
The long-running review into the handling of Christian Petracca’s horrific injuries during the King’s Birthday game last year has split in two. Josh Barnes has the details.
Power counting the cost of win as Horne-Francis, Aliir under clouds
Port Adelaide is sweating the fitness of Jason Horne-Francis and Aliir Aliir as they count the cost of their win over Melbourne at the Adelaide Oval.
Latest twist in Dees $100m fight for new home at Caulfield
Melbourne is desperate for a new headquarters to help restore its reputation as a destination club, but its battle to establish itself in Caulfield has taken yet another twist.
Freo CEO’s brutal take-down of Dees after Jackson trade talks
Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick has fired a shot across the bow at Melbourne for its role in fuelling Luke Jackson trade speculation.
‘Extraordinary’: AFL is officially cooked
Football commentators are blowing up after a series of controversial incidents during Collingwood’s win over the Demons.
Gawn explains clash with May after final-minute blunder
Max Gawn’s last-gasp error cost the Demons a chance at victory — and Steven May was involved in a fiery chat after the loss. Hear from the Melbourne captain and Simon Goodwin here.
‘Petulance’: Clip exposes second Gawn drama
Max Gawn and a star teammate have been involved in a heated confrontation with new video showing a second incident.
This Daicos tag was different — but who will follow the blueprint?
Melbourne fell to Collingwood in a close loss on King’s Birthday. But Scott Gullan writes, Ed Langdon’s tag on Nick Daicos won the respect of the competition.
Mr Untouchable: Dees must defy any notion of Pickett the Docker
Thirteen rounds into 2025, Kysaiah Pickett’s position on a potential trade hasn’t changed. But if a deal between the Dees and Dockers is to happen, it’s clear who won’t be involved.
What did Goody and the Dees really give up?
A crestfallen Melbourne left Alice Springs with Ross Lyon’s words ringing in the ears of its administrators – if you’re selling home games, ‘you are not a serious footy club’.
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