How Dees almost discarded backline ‘rock’
One of the AFLW’s rising stars thought she’d blown her chance at the top level but now holds the key to Melbourne’s finals hopes.
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Dees fend off board challenge – for now
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Dees star out again as fixture fury rages
Melbourne will again have to navigate an injury to a key player as its coach called for a review into the AFLW’s condensed fixture.
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Why Dees need Petty to stay in ‘barren’ forward line
The Demons were blown out of the water on Thursday night by the Lions, but they can’t panic and throw Harrison Petty into the backline.
AFL leave Lions to deal with ‘crybaby’ incident
The AFL has made it clear that Noah Answerth’s unnecessary sledge of Harrison Petty is not a good look for the club, but will leave the Lions to deal with the incident that took the shine away from their huge win.
Goodwin concedes Demons were exposed on dirty night at the ‘G
22 points isn’t usually a drubbing but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has conceded his team was “punished” by the rampaging Lions for most of Thursday night’s match at the MCG.
Rampant Lions end Dees’ winning streak
After a slow start to the season, the Lions have secured their second-straight win, beating the Demons 82-60 in Lachie Neale’s 250th game.
SuperCoach alert: Dees stars to plummet after horror night
Max Gawn aside, it wasn’t a good night for Melbourne – on the scoreboard and in SuperCoach. But there could be a silver lining. Recap all the action and see the standouts here.
AFL feud roars back after ‘crybaby’ sledge
The simmering feud between Brisbane and Melbourne players has been reignited after an ugly act by Lion Noah Answerth.
‘We got exposed’: Dees’ humbling admission
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had strong thoughts about why the Demons were blown away by Brisbane on the big stage.
Knives out for struggling Demon midfielder
The prominent Melbourne midfielder seemed to have turned the corner, but he was back under intense scrutiny at the MCG.
‘Appetite to learn’: Pickett can improve, says coach
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