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.
Melbourne
Demons on high-alert for Harley
In round 11 Harley Reid showed no respect for two of the best midfielders in the AFL in a statement game and the Demons won’t be caught out twice.
‘We were boring’: Demon’s alarming admission
For the past two games Melbourne hasn’t kicked a final-quarter goal, with the worrying trend painting a concerning picture for the Demons.
Proud Goody praises Oliver – but ‘brutal’ Dees let this one slip
It was a game no one gave the Demons a chance to win – but they almost did. Despite the final term and Hugh McCluggage dagger, Friday night was important for Melbourne, writes CALLUM DICK.
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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.
Image of AFL captain is just ‘awful’
Melbourne captain Max Gawn was ruled out of the Demons’ blockbuster against Brisbane, prompting heartbreaking scenes.
Analysing the early impact of Grundy, Mitchell trades
They were two of the biggest moves during the trade period. What are the early returns on Brodie Grundy and Tom Mitchell at their new clubs? This is what we know.
Lions need more than wand of the ‘Magician’
The Brisbane Lions have a point to prove when they host Melbourne at the Gabba on Friday night.
‘Powerful thing’: What’s hurting Lions
Teams are scoring bunches of unanswered goals far too easily against the Brisbane Lions, something that must change against Melbourne.
‘Serious behaviour issues’: Inside the Bartlett, Gill crisis meeting
Glen Bartlett believed there were serious behavioural issues involving Simon Goodwin, so raised them with the AFL Commission chairman. What happened next shocked him.
Robbo: Roos lauds ‘exceptional’ Bartlett, reveals last Goody text
Former Melbourne coach Paul Roos has strongly endorsed the character of ex-Dees president Glen Bartlett. Plus he touches on the last time he had contact with Simon Goodwin.
Former president comes out swinging at AFL
Former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett has hit out, saying the AFL “abandoned” him after he was forced from the club.
AFL star calls for NRL-like ‘sin bin’ as bump debate rages
Kysaiah Pickett’s hit on Bailey Smith has the footy world once again debating over the value of the bump, with one superstar Magpie calling for a sin bin during games.
‘Human missile’: Star’s moment of chaos
Media personality Kane Cornes has called for an AFL star to be handed a lengthy ban after delivering a nasty hit on a rival.
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