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.
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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.
Demons ponder big man reshuffle to fix forward funk
Harrison Petty has endured a lean few seasons up forward, but the Demons may be eyeing a positional shift back to defence for the man. JAY CLARK has the details.
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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.
‘A real crack’: Dees optimistic about stars
After emerging through the trade period unscathed, Melbourne’s list boss has made a bold claim about the club’s flag credentials.
Midfielder leaving Lions’ den
Desperate for more games in the AFL, a fringe midfielder has left the Brisbane Lions to join the Melbourne Demons.
Robbo: Dees shopped Oliver, but so what? It’s a business after all
The Dees have walked a tightrope with Clayton Oliver and he can whinge and moan if he wants about a failed trade, but he must be ready to give his best to the Dees in 2025, writes Mark Robinson.
Harry who Dees need: Who is the kid central to Lions’ trade plans?
Two fringe Lions loom as the key to Brisbane pulling off a bumper trade and draft combination. CALLUM DICK looks at why Harry Sharp’s request to join Melbourne will benefit the premiers.
‘Like Tipungwuti’: Demons eye historic draft play
Having trained with Melbourne last year and hitting it off with Kozzy Pickett, a dasher from the Northern Territory could make history at the draft this November.
Dees powerbroker declares interest in board takeover
Geoff Freeman was Melbourne vice-president under Glen Bartlett and has declared his interest in taking over as president of the embattled club.
Long-running Dees board dispute escalates to AFL being sued
The long-running dispute between Glen Bartlett and the Demons has taken a new twist, with the AFL now being sued by the former president of the Melbourne Football Club.
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