Player ratings: Did perfect Bont just win the Brownlow?
Marcus Bontempelli banked more Brownlow Medal votes with a dominant display as Western Bulldogs closed in on a finals berth. See how we rated every player here.
Melbourne
Dees hope for late-season ‘twist’
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his side needs to hold its nerve as he hopes for “another fluctuation” in the finals race.
Dees call on Paxy to bring the fun back
One of Melbourne’s toughest on-field warriors has a softer side. Here’s what the Demons have asked of her to help spark another flag tilt.
‘Lay off him’: Coach fires up at Oliver critics
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had a fierce response for those suggesting the Demons would be open to trading their star midfielder.
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Lions star ‘excited’ about rare MCG clash
A rare chance to play at the “home of footy” has a Lions talisman counting down the days until Brisbane’s MCG battle with the Demons.
Injury carnage, Dees defeat puts Saints’ finals hopes in danger
The Saints were up against it early, losing three key players, yet their bravery was not enough to beat the Demons, as they fall back to the pack that chases their top eight spot.
NRL star weighs in on dramatic AFL footage
Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has weighed in after footage of Clayton Oliver erupting at a trainer went viral.
Robbo: Lurking issue threatens to haunt Dees once more
The issues that plagued the Dees in 2022 have come back once more, and if Simon Goodwin and his team can’t solve them, their flag chances may be cooked, writes Mark Robinson.
‘Filthy’ Goody confident on Clarry after Dees blow it
The Demons dominated all the key indicators and looked home early in the last quarter – enter Giants star Josh Kelly. See the goal and the latest on Clayton Oliver.
Demons target return for superstar
Melbourne hasn’t been the same without Clayton Oliver but some positive news has given cause for hope of a quick return.
Power play: Does coach swap appeal for Hinkley, Dimma?
Could a direct coach swap be on the cards for 2024, and would it appeal for Damien Hardwick to return to Port and Ken Hinkley to head to Punt Rd?
Run home: More tests coming but hot Pies can’t be topped
The Pies have set the benchmark so far in 2023, but can anyone run them down or is the minor premiership a certainty? See the predicted run home.
Fake news furore: Reporter forced into Oliver response
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver’s hamstring might not be right for next week’s clash with GWS – and it’s not the only think he’s had to worry about. Here’s the latest.
Reporter, AFL star at centre of ugly rumour
Channel 7 reporter Mitch Cleary has set the record straight after being caught up in an ugly rumour about injured Demons star Clayton Oliver.
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