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The Demons, who previously had control of the match, lost a round one thriller to the Giants.

The selfless act that tells me which footy team will win the close one

For so many sports – Australian rules in particular – so many things relating to the performance of a player or team are subjective. Right at the top of the list? On-field communication, body language and connection.

  • Bob Murphy

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Christian Petracca made a positive return for Melbourne.

Smiling Petracca and promising debuts dull pain of Demons’ loss; Saints make lamentable start; Archer suspended

Lachie Keeffe was the unlikely hero for the Giants against the plucky Demons; the Saints started their season poorly; and the match review officer has issued a rising Roo defender a three-week ban.

  • Marc McGowan and Steve Barrett
Tom Lynch.

Tigers star banned for high bump; Demons name five debutants; AFL flexes its muscle over cricket

Richmond will be without their spearhead in round two, while the AFL put its foot down and kiboshed the planned Sheffield Shield final at the Adelaide Oval.

  • Scott Spits and Jon Pierik
Levi Ashcroft is primed for a round-one debut.

AFL expert tips and teams: Clubs roll out the young guns in round one

Here are all the teams and expert tips for round one.

Harvey Langford (left) and Xavier Lindsay are in line for a round one debut.

New-look Demons to play ‘three or four’ debutants in round one

Melbourne will look different this year and the changes on the field will be magnified as the Demons look to play three or four debutants for their first game of the season this Sunday.

  • Michael Gleeson
Podcasters Terry Dehghani and Chris Michaels are part of a new wave of footy media.

‘It’s turned into a therapy session’: The footy experts you may never have heard about

Thousands of diehard supporters are tuning in to fan-created shows that provide what the smorgasbord of footy shows and newspaper print cannot.

  • Andrew Wu
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Christian Petracca in action for the Demons during their pre-season clash with Fremantle.

AFL clarifies players’ third-party deals; how ‘Kozzy’ could hold the key to action on Jackson

The AFL clarified the process to The Age after this masthead reported on Melbourne star Christian Petracca’s deal with yoghurt company, and Demons sponsor, YoPRO.

  • Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
Carlton’s Elijah Hollands.

Young Blues star takes personal leave; Gawn’s choice words for McRae; AFL audits Geelong’s player payments

A 22-year-old Carlton star is spending some time away from the club. Elsewhere, the AFL is conducting a formal audit of the Cats’ player payments structure, and Max Gawn has had a few words for Craig McRae.

  • Peter Ryan, Marc McGowan, Scott Spits and Vince Rugari
Petracca in action for the Demons during the pre-season.

Petracca’s power move: Demon splits from star-studded Connors Sports stable

The move follows the most tumultuous period of Christian Petracca’s career.

  • Marc McGowan
Back in the groove: Melbourne star Christian Petracca was in excellent touch against Fremantle on Sunday.

‘Pretty special’: Petracca makes Dee-lightful return, but star forward hurt

Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver returned to the field for the Demons in a pre-season clash against Fremantle on Sunday, but it was a back injury to a teammate of significant importance that became the worry.

  • Jon Pierik

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