Gawn vows to beat docs’ timeline on injury return
Max Gawn says ‘I currently can’t walk’, but that hasn’t stopped the Melbourne captain setting an ambitious timeline for his comeback from a chipped fibula.
Melbourne
‘Pretty sore’: Huge Demons injury blow
After limping in to the club on Monday on crutches hopeful Melbourne captain’s hopes his injury wasn’t too bad have been dashed.
Concern for Gawn, McGovern as pressure mounts on Simpson
Jake Melksham gave Melbourne some much-needed spark up forward, but Dees fans will be sweating on Max Gawn’s fitness after the skipper was subbed out in the win over West Coast which will continue pressure on Adam Simpson.
Petracca hospitalised again, set for more surgery
The luckless streak has continued for Christian Petracca, with the sidelined Melbourne star back in hospital for the third time in less than a month.
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Brutal bloodbath blows AFL wide open
The AFL’s premiership favourite have been left red-faced after being run over in a one-way demolition job in Adelaide.
Historic scenes in ugly AFL bloodbath
A demolition job took place on Sunday evening with one AFL club achieving a feat they had never come close to in their history.
The Tackle: ‘Buddy-centric’ Swans go missing on ‘G again
Once again Sydney coach John Longmire watched his Swans over target Lance Franklin — and plenty of his players went missing. Check out all the likes and dislikes from round three.
Swans’ Buddy conundrum exposed
The Sydney Swans hit the ground running in its opening two games but were ground to a halt in scenes that will have John Longmire worried.
The Mummy returns: How GF pain has been making of Swan
Peter Ladhams should have been playing in last year’s Grand Final. Instead, he watched on while suspended. He opens up to Jon Ralph about that pain and changing his ways.
What made Demons star cry in draft interview?
On the eve of his 150th game, Demons star Clayton Oliver has revealed how one recruiter left him in tears following a disasterous pre-draft interview.
Fagan slams ‘unfair advantage’ after Gabba blackout
Chris Fagan is unhappy with what occured after the power outage in Brisbane on Friday night. Melbourne piled on five goals to nil post the break, but the Lions coach believes the Dees had an edge.
Grim $2.7bn truth in Aussie stadium saga
The AFL has addressed the elephant in the room after Brisbane’s coach claimed his side was disadvantaged by the blackout at The Gabba.
Former coach: ‘Sooking’ Gawn let team down
A former AFL coach accepts he offended some fans with a suggestion Max Gawn’s “despondent” act let his teammates down.
AFL blockbuster suspended in wild scenes
The AFL blockbuster between Melbourne and Brisbane was suspended on Friday night in rare and bizarre scenes at The Gabba.
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