‘Never’: Why ANB backflipped on SA homecoming pledge
Six months after declaring he would “never” return to South Australia, Alex Neal-Bullen was unveiled as a Crows player. He reveals what changed to prompt his SA homecoming.
Melbourne
‘Embarrassing’: AFL legend torches club
Garry Lyon has turned a flamethrower on an AFL club over a “dog’s breakfast” situation that has blown up in its face.
Attraction? Dees’ Petracca, Oliver issues puts recruitment at risk
A series of brilliant trades helped shape the team that won Melbourne the 2021 premiership, now it’s getting even harder for them to land big names – or possibly even keep them.
‘Shambles’: AFL club shredded over trade lie
The Melbourne Demons have been slammed for their handling of trade rumours, with ex-players labelling the club a “shambles”.
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Goodwin ‘in awe’ of Oliver after dominant Dogs performance
The Dees claimed their first win of 2024 after a turbulent off-season and superstar Clayton Oliver says he still has work to do to repay the faith of his club, even after a spectacular performance.
Dees’ switch flip leaves Dogs searching for answers
The Dogs started hot, but when the Dees turned up the heat, they had no answer as Melbourne claimed their first win of the season, leaving the Dogs scratching their heads early in 2024.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
‘We missed him’: Big positives for beaten Demons
An opening-round loss in Sydney posed questions about Melbourne, but the coach expects two players to help turn things around.
AFL club ‘very keen’ on Clayton Oliver raid
A Victorian AFL powerhouse is reportedly preparing a surprise pursuit of maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver.
Rival Victorian club emerges as shock Clayton Oliver suitor
Dees superstar Clayton Oliver was almost out of Melbourne in 2023, with Adelaide at the front of the line for his services. Now, a Victorian club has put the Demon on their list of targets.
‘Freakish’ Demon will only get better
The key to Melbourne kicking more goals will be improvement in a whole other area according to a Demons star not panicking after the opening-round loss.
Dees’ plan to address forward line nightmare
Melbourne’s first hit-out in 2024 showed the side’s deficiencies in attack haven’t been fixed in the off-season, with the Demons’ forwards yet again unable to fire. Simon Goodwin says reinforcements are on the way.
Can Gawn do it on his own? Dees skipper concedes to Grundy
Max Gawn knows what the narrative will be after Brodie Grundy’s win in Thursday night’s ruck showdown. Is he or coach Simon Goodwin worried? Here’s all the fallout.
Reinforcements coming for sore, sorry Demons
After losing an important player in a bitter opening-night loss, Melbourne is hopeful of some key players being available for their bounce-back game next weekend.
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