What culture crisis? Goody ‘the perfect man’ to lead Dees
Premiership defender Michael Hibberd has leapt to the defence of his former coach and teammates amid swirling questions about the culture at Melbourne.
Melbourne
Carlton’s worry, Dee debut looms: Key notes from Blues-Demons
It was the Dees who got a semblance of revenge over Carlton, and in the process may have exposed a key flaw that could haunt the start of the Blues’ campaign. JOSH BARNES has the pre-season intel.
Ominous signs as Demons thrive under new midfield mix
Melbourne may be without two of its onball stars to start the season but the addition of three different faces suggest the Demons’ midfield shows no signs of slowing down.
Troubled Demon, Blues weapon’s big steps towards returns as Oliver VFL selection call explained
Whether Melbourne star Clayton Oliver plays in the opening round of the AFL season is unclear, but on Wednesday’s practice match form, he looks ready to go.
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Roos: How Dees went from basket case to premier
Melbourne was at one of its lowest ebbs when Paul Roos took over. The former Demons coach reflects on the club’s drought-breaking flag and how it got there.
Trade guide: The players every club is likely to lose
The trade period is here. What are your club’s plans for the next two weeks? Check out our ultimate guide to see who is coming and going this off-season.
‘Show pony’ bar owner’s love of the limelight exposed
As Hayden Burbank waits in jail after allegedly breaching border rules to attend the AFL grand final, details have emerged of the club identity’s life of wealth, privilege and VIP social circle.
‘Hurt Locker Club’: Most courageous flag performances
Steven May joined the ‘Hurt Locker Club’ when he played through serious injury on grand final day. Relive the other superhuman efforts on the biggest stage.
‘Basil took over’: Star’s medal snub claim
The man who presented Christian Petracca with his Norm Smith Medal joked Basil Zempilas kept him out of the Grand Final spotlight.
Dermott Brereton praises Demons star after groping allegation
Dermott Brereton praised a Demons star as a “fantastic man” after a comment posted from his Facebook profile earlier accused the player of groping.
‘I’m sorry’: Truth behind AFL coach snub
Seven star Basil Zempilas has opened up about what happened on stage as he denied Demons coach Simon Goodwin a chance to speak.
Why Petracca hid his Norm Smith Medal
Christian Petracca wasn’t known for his humble nature early in his career, but a lot has changed. He reveals his favourite premiership moment and who is dominating the after-party.
Timeslot for 2022 GF no sure thing
The AFL has tried a night grand final and a twilight game in the past two years and a return to the MCG in 2022 may not mean a return to a day game.
‘Effing focus’: May’s spray for Norm Smith medallist
Christian Petracca wanted to look back on the grand final with no regrets, it’s why he allowed himself to smile as the Demons took a convincing lead. It irked a teammate.
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