AFL tribunal: Blue banned for final, Pickett’s marathon hearing
A pair of marathon tribunal hearings stretched into Wednesday morning but even a last-ditch effort from Carlton couldn’t save Matt Owies’ finals hopes. JOSH BARNES has the details.
Melbourne
Shock way Petracca could force Dees to trade him
Despite Melbourne categorically saying Christian Petracca is going nowhere, there’s a way the star Demon could force their hand. JON RALPH has the story.
New-look Demons searching for Cats redemption
A straight sets finals exit in 2023 has Kate Hore and her new-look Melbourne side looking for AFLW Round 1 revenge against finals conquerors Geelong.
Trade blockbuster: The Carlton bombshell that could nab Petracca
The Blues made finals by the skin of their teeth but JAY CLARK writes, there’s a bold play they could make to go even further in 2025 – tempt the Dees into the AFL’s biggest trade in 17 years.
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Swans’ hardball Grundy play, set to swoop on key defender
Brodie Grundy couldn’t even get a spot as the sub in Melbourne’s semi-final loss, so the Swans won’t be paying overs. Plus a key defender is also expected to be on his way to Sydney.
Premiership Dee’s future ‘up in the air’
A contracted flag hero’s future is uncertain after Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin encouraged them to assess the market in the upcoming trade period.
Finals rival wins race for Dees free agent
A number of clubs were chasing Demons midfielder James Jordon, but the free agent told Melbourne of his preference on Thursday. Get all the details here.
AFL legend slams star over classy act
Former Geelong captain Joel Selwood has torn into a Melbourne star over an act of sportsmanship that was widely applauded.
Grundy’s Demons nightmare all but over
Brodie Grundy’s trade could be one of the first deals struck in October after he skipped a key end of season meeting with the Demons.
’Scary’: Dees bring in star Irish recruit
The sister of a Melbourne premiership star will make her AFLW debut under lights as the Demons look to continue piling on the goals.
‘Wow’: AFL star’s unseen act goes viral
With Melbourne’s season on the line and only a few minutes left on the clock, Clayton Oliver delivered a rare act of sportsmanship.
Dees slammed for ‘absolutely pathetic’ excuse
The former Hawk and Sun took aim at the Dees after senior officials said Angus Brayshaw’s concussion played a role in their finals exit.
Ralph: The left-field option to solve Dees’ forward crisis
The Dees’ forward issues caused them grief in the finals once again, struggling to put a winning score on the board. Jon Ralph looks at 13 options who could solve their biggest flaw.
‘Distasteful’ detail in Grundy trade fiasco
Caroline Wilson has given unwanted Demons star Brodie Grundy a bake over new details about his move to a rival AFL club.
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