‘Extra spice’: AFL rivalry set to explode
Claims of disrespect during the off-season have set the stage for an electric grand final rematch between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
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Dees coach breaks silence on bullying allegations
The premiership coach responded on AFL 360 to an explosive report about his behaviour heading into the 2021 season.
‘No complacency’: Dees hardman on flag defence
Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney can’t wait to kick off his club’s premiership defence against the Western Bulldogs on Wednesday night.
Why footy’s biggest player agency refused Eddie’s trade doco
The excitement is palpable for the documentary that goes behind the scenes of the AFL’s trade period. But there is one noticeable absentee.
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Barometer: Saint Paddy back in action
UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs could receive a well-needed boost with Jake Stringer and Luke Dahlhaus set to return. Who’s hurt at your club?
Hibberd likely to leave Bombers for Dees
UPDATE: BANNED Essendon defender Michael Hibberd is likely to request a move to Melbourne, with Tim Watson saying the club believes he is a “50-50” chance of remaining a Bomber.
Watts set to re-sign with the Demons
MELBOURNE free agent Jack Watts will formally re-sign with the Demons in a major boost to the club’s attempts to snap its finals drought next season.
Nothing boring about Lumumba
FROM a bizarre best-and-fairest speech to requesting a meeting with Barack Obama, you can never accuse Heritier Lumumba of being boring. Now he’s done it again.
Buddy brilliant as Swans outclass Dees
IN a game where goals were priceless Lance Franklin’s four were well and truly enough to get the job done against Melbourne in torrential conditions.
Petracca ticking all the right boxes
THE wait was worth it, for Christian Petracca and for fans who like some razzle-dazzle in their football.
AFL TEAMS: Roos ravaged by injuries
NORTH Melbourne will go into its showdown against Hawthorn without stars Jarrad Waite, Andrew Swallow or Ben Cunnington. But an Essendon cult hero is back. FULL TEAMS
Pies, Blues women’s footy makes sense
COLLINGWOOD and Carlton as foundation clubs of the inaugural national women’s league — what a great move.
Roosy avoids F-word for improving Dees
MELBOURNE will not motivate its players with talk of finals despite pulling within a game of eighth-placed West Coast.
Crystal Ball: What we got wrong
FREMANTLE and Richmond in the top four and Carlton winning the wooden spoon? Reporters fess up to pre-season clangers. VOTE AND HAVE YOUR SAY
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