Leading choice emerges if Petracca leaves Dees
Christian Petracca has spoken with his teammates about his future, and while JAY CLARK reports the superstar is unlikely to part ways with the Dees – there might be a preferred destination.
Melbourne
Viney the hero today – but ’we’ll see’ about the future
Jack Viney led the charge as the Demons hit back after a week from hell on the Gold Coast. But the midfield bull didn’t exactly guarantee his Melbourne future post-match.
Petracca spotted meeting rival club captain amid Dees exit talk
Days after reports surfaced of him being disgruntled at Melbourne, superstar Christian Petracca has been spotted meeting with a rival captain.
Petracca the Pie? Clarry the Cat? Rivals ready to raid Dees
Some of Melbourne’s biggest stars are in the sights of rival clubs as they look to take advantage of the instability which has beset the Demons — including Clayton Oliver.
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The Pies under pressure as another selection shock looms
Nick Daicos is almost certain to return for the preliminary final – but who comes out? Glenn McFarlane looks at Craig McRae’s latest dilemma and what comes next for Collingwood.
Maynard ‘jumped off the ground and knocked a guy out’: Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has given an insight into a “shattered” Angus Brayshaw’s mindset and hinted at whether he expects Brayden Maynard to be suspended.
Shallow and sloppy: Can Grundy fix Dees’ forward 50 nightmare?
How can a team lose a game by seven points when they’ve had 32 more forward 50m entries? Jay Clark looks at the biggest issues facing Melbourne and the possible solutions.
‘It’s shattering’: Magpie’s act divides AFL
Collingwood are the first team into the prelim after an epic win in the qualifying final but the side will be nervous over Brayden Maynard.
Pies v Dees: The numbers that would spell doom for Fly’s men
When Collingwood and Melbourne last met, some alarming numbers were blinking red for Craig McRae. Mick McGuane breaks down where the qualifying final will be won and lost.
ACL fear to finals: Max Gawn reveals what’s driving flag tilt
When he sat in the Gabba rooms in round 2 with a suspected ACL, Max Gawn thought his chance for another premiership was over. He opens up on what is driving his flag quest.
Robbo: The move that will prove to be a pain in Cripps’ butt
Even the best players have been struggling for impact with a lock down opponent, so expect Patrick Cripps to have a tough night against the Swans no. 1 tagger on Friday night.
Coach responds as shunned star meets rivals
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has had his say on the potential exit of one of the club’s biggest stars, confirming a meeting has taken place.
Goodwin responds after Grundy, Port meeting
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has addressed the meeting between contracted Brodie Grundy and Port Adelaide during the Demons’ finals campaign.
Grundy might have played last Dees game after VFL debacle
Melbourne pulled almost everyone out of Casey’s VFL final on Saturday – and, as expected, it didn’t end well. So, what does it mean for Brodie Grundy and the wider Demons squad?
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