Dees footy: Goodwin throws out the new to save Melbourne’s year
Melbourne returned back to the top eight by throwing out a promise made to supporters last year. Here’s how Simon Goodwin has kept the season alive ahead of a tough run home.
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Crucial Gawn update ahead of revenge match
Melbourne won without captain Max Gawn last weekend, but heading to Perth on a revenge mission the club is sweating on his return from injury.
‘Ablett-esque’: Allen Jakovich’s brilliant last stand
It is the 30th anniversary of outrageous shooting star Allen Jakovich’s final game in the red and blue. SHANNON GILL speaks to his old coach Neil Balme about the enigma, the memories and the legacy of ‘Jako’.
Era over? Eight reasons Demons’ critics have it wrong
Many wondered if Melbourne would be a spent force without Max Gawn and Christian Petracca. As JON RALPH writes, the last month has shown the Demons are anything but.
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AFL star’s stunning weight-loss reveal
A Brownlow Medal favourite upped the ante in his push to return as a premiership-winning teammate revealed the extent of his own health issues.
‘How many times?’ Coaches box return no lure for Bucks
Nathan Buckley says his return to the coaches box has nothing to do with a potential senior coaching return and explained why he spent time with Fremantle.
History repeats in AFL thriller
Fremantle may be making the MCG its home away from home after again claiming a major scalp at the famed venue.
Robbo: Can Dees avoid another mid-season Freo-fall?
Last year, a loss to Fremantle started a freefall Melbourne never recovered from. Mark Robinson examines their vulnerabilities as the Demons prepare for another crucial Dockers clash.
Demons could turn to son of a gun
After losing a star winger and midfielder, Melbourne could look to a son of a gun as a replacement.
AFL nailbiter leaves competition in awe
Port Adelaide are well and truly back after claiming another huge scalp but it wasn’t just that they won that left the AFL world impressed.
Fans erupt as AFL star looks unrecognisable
AFL fans couldn’t believe their eyes when Demon Angus Brayshaw started Melbourne’s blockbuster looking unrecognisable.
Every club, every Indigenous guernsey for 2023
The AFL clubs continue to step it up with their Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernseys. We take a look at all 18 editions for 2023, who designed them and what they mean. Vote for your favourite here.
Four-hour AFL appeal decides rookie’s fate
Demons rookie Jacob van Rooyen has learned his fate after the rookie faced the appeals board over his controversial two-match ban.
‘What he deserved’: Limited sympathy for banned Demon
While Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew sympathised with banned Demon Jacob van Rooyen, a Suns player was not so kind.
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