‘We are excited’: Dees laud Oliver progress after year of turmoil
Melbourne has conceded Clayton Oliver’s struggles became more public than the club hoped but have backed the superstar midfielder to return to his best in 2025.
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Demons’ breakthrough in $100m facility fight
There were fears the $195 million purchase by Mount Scopus Memorial College this week could jeopardise Melbourne’s plans to build an elite new facility – but there’s some good news.
How new Dee went from sausage rolls and kicking snags to AFL
A few years ago, Aidan Johnson was kicking bags of goals in country footy while on the tools and having sausage rolls for lunch. He tells JAY CLARK about his meteoric rise.
Pickett’s uncle to train with Dees amid AFL interest
Kysaiah Pickett’s uncle is poised to train with Melbourne, with the club open-minded about adding him to the senior list in 2025 if a spot becomes available.
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‘Sad day’: Dees hail Pert impact after CEO quits top job
Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert has quit, capping a year of off-field turmoil that has engulfed the club and claimed several big-name scalps.
Robbo: Pert firm on culture and claims ‘I don’t regret what I said’
In a laid-bare interview hours after announcing his departure from Melbourne, Gary Pert tells Mark Robinson he does not regret the claims he made about the Dees’ culture in 2023.
More Demon turmoil as CEO quits
Melbourne is rudderless with the chief executive following the president in quitting after a horror off-season.
Demons’ review D-Day approaches as Smith nominates for board
Steve Smith has nominated for one of two vacancies on the Melbourne board, as the day the Demons’ review is handed down nears. JAY CLARK has the details.
‘Shook me up’: Ex-AFL player’s concussion toll, uncertain future
Dion Johnstone has changed local teams, but the former Melbourne player is well aware his career is in a delicate position after a concerning number of head knocks.
Dees star Oliver admits ‘I had a stinker’ in 2024
Clayton Oliver has spoken publicly for the first time about his 2024 season, the failed trade to Geelong and what 2025 looks like as the Dees attempt to rise back up the ladder.
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.
Best 23s: How trade period changed every club
Trade period is behind us and the clear winners and losers have emerged. How will every club’s best 23 look for 2025 after the exchange period? FIND OUT HERE
Dees fend off board challenge – for now
A meeting involving Melbourne interim president Brad Green was enough for Dees powerbroker Geoff Freeman to park his board challenge, for the time being. MICHAEL WARNER has the story.
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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