Melbourne Demons
‘Not the standard we expect’: Dees president backs coach, players despite horror start
Brad Green has moved to ease the frustration fans are experiencing amid a winless start to the season, coming as an AFL great says coach Simon Goodwin is on the ropes.
- Jon Pierik
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- Four Points
- AFL 2025
‘It’s pathetic, really’: Ex-Tiger shattered after record-breaking loss
Liam Baker knows exactly where the Eagles are at, and is in no mood to pull punches about their plight – despite their rebuild.
- Peter Ryan
‘You do hear it’: Ben McKay responds to the critics and Bronx cheers from Bombers fans
The 202-centimetre man mountain was crucial in the win over Melbourne. He praised Essendon’s support in helping him deal with criticism, and spoke of his love for twin brother Harry.
- Peter Ryan
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
‘I’ve got the credentials to do the job’: Goodwin stands firm after Dons whip Dees
Melbourne could only muster one good quarter and are now one of only two winless teams. At 0-5, Simon Goodwin was compelled to say he was still the coach for the job.
- Jake Niall
Rising Bombers fear young ruck has serious knee injury after big win over Demons
Carlton, Gold Coast, the Brisbane Lions and Essendon each recorded wins on Super Saturday of Gather Round, but the news wasn’t all positive for Bombers fans.
- Roy Ward, Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Steve Barrett
‘I’m forever grateful:’ Why Simon Goodwin didn’t stand in this departing Demon’s way
As he prepares to open Gather Round with the Adelaide Crows for the first time, it’s obvious why Melbourne premiership player Alex Neal-Bullen is so missed at the Demons.
- Peter Ryan
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
All love but no wins: Is Simon Goodwin’s time running out at Melbourne?
For all the pre-season chat about the players showing “love” for each other after a tumultuous 2024, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the more appropriate question may be whether it’s time for the Demons to consider a split.
- Jon Pierik
Magpies pair De Goey, Schultz to miss clash with Sydney because of injury
The forward duo have been ruled out of Friday night’s Gather Round match in Adelaide, while Dan Houston will also be absent after accepting his two-match suspension.
- Michael Gleeson
- AFL briefing
- AFL 2025
Why Caro changed her mind on Hinkley handover; King tells Clarko, ‘don’t treat us as fools’
Port Adelaide’s “disastrous” start to the season is adding to the scrutiny on its coaching succession plan, while the Kangaroos’ efforts to deflect attention for their poor showing against Sydney did not impress a prominent club figure.
- Jon Pierik
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land
It can be said there are four stages of a team’s development: Contending, rebuilding, building, and no man’s land. We run an eye over every club, and just where they sit.
- Jake Niall
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