Melbourne Demons
‘Three first-round picks or he’s not going anywhere’: Dees boss to play hard ball, reveals Oliver’s tears
In a raw interview, Melbourne president Brad Green lays down the law on a star Demon’s future, and opens up on the family tragedy behind his decision to lead the club.
- Michael Gleeson
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Footy’s sleeper issue: New parenthood and performance
People everywhere battle with the tension between doing a fair share of the hard hours of new parenting and turning up to perform at work. In a job that requires peak physical performance, that tension is more acute.
- Michael Gleeson
- Match simulation
- AFL 2025
Oliver’s bold first step in year of redemption; Carlton young gun limps off after knee scare
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression – and Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver did not waste his on Saturday. Meanwhile, Carlton hope a boom recruit has escaped unscathed after he copped a knock to the knee.
- Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Movers and shake-ups: Your guide to each AFL club’s positional changes
New year, new beginning. On the eve of a new season, every AFL club is managing changes of personnel. Catch up on all the positional moves, potential or otherwise, with our club-by-club guide.
- Andrew Wu, Marc McGowan, Jon Pierik, Michael Gleeson, Scott Spits and Peter Ryan
- Pre-season hub
- AFL 2025
Headband banned: Smith makes a statement in fashion and football; Tiger young gun concussed
Bailey Smith stood out for more ways than one in his first Geelong outing, No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor ran out for the Tigers for the first time and was concussed, and the Western Bulldogs have lost Cody Weightman for half the season.
- Peter Ryan, Jon Pierik, Gemma Grant and Marc McGowan
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Under pressure or in demand? The fascinating case of Simon Goodwin
While all AFL senior coaches suffer the slings and arrows of feral fans, up to five enter 2025 in parlous positions.
- Jake Niall
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
The player who may just have booted his way onto Essendon’s list
Essendon have one spot left on their list, and may have found the forward to fill it, after their clash with the Bulldogs on Saturday.
- Roy Ward and Jon Pierik
‘Homesick’ Kozzy coy on Docker texts; Petracca sits out match simulation training
Kysaiah Pickett has conceded he was homesick at times – but stopped short of denying he told friends he planned to become a Docker. In other Demons news, Christian Petracca sat out the club’s match simulation on Friday.
- Marc McGowan
The Demons went on a camp. This is what Christian Petracca told his teammates
The Bright speech to the players was the second occasion that Christian Petracca has addressed the Demons in a matter of months.
- Jake Niall
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Who has the best youngsters in the AFL? Your club’s under-23s ranked
Nick Daicos is one of the AFL’s biggest stars, but Collingwood are still lacking when it comes to the quality of their youth. See every club’s under-23 players and where they rank.
- Marc McGowan
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