The damning numbers Petracca must correct
Christian Petracca is one of the competition’s biggest names, but this season is one of the bottom 15 players in a key stat. Jon Ralph unpacks where the superstar has to improve.
Melbourne
‘That’s a week’: AFL umpire strikes Demon
A young Demon copped a stray elbow from an umpire on a bloody and bruising day for Melbourne against the Gold Coast Suns.
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.
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The Eagles came hard at the king – but they missed
West Coast led the Demons at half-time after an impressive second quarter. Enter Max Gawn, the skipper again proving he is the key to Melbourne’s resurgence.
Dees make a huge call on battling AFL star
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will miss Saturday’s clash against West Coast after the midfielder endured a difficult week.
False dawn? Examining the rise of reborn finals contenders
Carlton and Port Adelaide are back in finals contention and Melbourne isn’t far behind. The question supporters are asking though — is their resurgence real?
New Dees boss gets behind Goodwin, but when will he start?
New Melbourne CEO Paul Guerra has made an early show of support for coach Simon Goodwin as uncertainty surrounds when he will take charge of the club.
‘I love Melbourne’: Fritsch on VFL circuit breaker, trade rumours
Bayley Fritsch believes he has done enough to stay in Melbourne’s side for now as he opens up on his future and the week he spent in the twos.
Gawn conundrum: Only worthwhile question out of Anzac Eve fizzer
There wasn’t much to learn from an Anzac Eve clash that didn’t go anywhere near justifying the occasion. But there was one question on Scott Gullan’s mind post game. See his analysis here.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Melbourne v Richmond
It’s official, the big man in red and blue is back and firing. It’s the second-straight clinic from Max Gawn, is he in your side or did you lose faith?
‘I had to do it…’ Kozzy on that celebration – and Dees’ first win
In what was arguably the best individual performance of the season, Kysaiah Pickett made a mockery of Fremantle on Saturday – in more ways than one. But, what’s next?
The clear Dees shift that could save Goody’s job
As promised, the Demons flicked a switch and became ‘hard to play against’ at the MCG on Saturday – and it was inspirational viewing, writes ED BOURKE. Here’s how they did it.
Kossie clipped over AFL goal celebration
Demons star Kossie Pickett put on a show at the MCG, but one cheeky act seemed to split the AFL world right down the middle.
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