Melbourne Demons
Gawn’s freak injury to sideline him from training for six weeks
The Demons skipper copped an unusual injury at training that will mean he is not able to be involved in contact training for the next six weeks.
- by Peter Ryan
Latest
AFL Briefing
AFL 2025
AFL makes substitute call for 2025; Melbourne’s concession on Petracca injury
The AFL has its say on the substitute and any rule changes for 2025 as the Demons make a concession on Christian Petracca’s season-ending injury.
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
‘We could have managed 2024 better’: Green vows Dees will learn as Bombers members back Barham
Melbourne president Brad Green has told members the club will learn from the experiences of 2024 after they endorsed his plans by electing club-backed board candidates, while Essendon president David Barham was re-elected.
- by Peter Ryan
Opinion
Opinion
Why not Waverley? Demons should take over Hawks’ nest
The Demons are pressing ahead with their plans to locate their club’s training and administration base at Caulfield, but there is a familiar alternative nearby.
- by Peter Ryan
AFLW draft 2024: Every pick from the first AFLW national draft
The AFLW’s brave new world of a national draft where players could end up anywhere in the country had an immediate impact. See every pick.
- by Scott Spits
AFL Briefing
AFL 2025
Curnow to go under knife for ‘small clean-up’; Petracca injury review hits hurdle
The Carlton superstar will have surgery for a second time this off-season in another blow to his preparation for 2025. Meanwhile, an investigation into Melbourne’s response to Christian Petracca’s season-ending injuries hits a hurdle.
- by Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
One of AFLW’s biggest names wanted out of Melbourne. Here’s why her wish was denied
This star forward – one of the most recognisable figures in the competition – now has to decide whether to accept the Demons’ offer, or take her chances in the AFLW draft with no guarantee she would end up at her club of choice.
- by Peter Ryan
Inside the private school super-campus slated for part of Caulfield Racecourse
The school plans to transition students to the new site from 2030 and bring down school fees, making it more accessible to families in the Jewish community.
- by Alex Crowe and Peter Ryan
Top private school to set up ‘super-campus’ on big tract of Caulfield Racecourse
The agreement could have implications for the Melbourne Football Club’s proposal to build a $100 million training and administration base at Caulfield Racecourse.
- by Danny Russell and Peter Ryan
Updated
AFL 2024
Demons reveal Brayshaw payout figure; Petracca returns to training track
The Demons have disclosed the payout to Angus Brayshaw in a year when the premiership star was forced into retirement. This came on a day when Christian Petracca made an early return to pre-season training.
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
Draft
Demons future-proof for life after Petracca and Oliver; Saints take a punt on x-factor talents
The draft decisions of Melbourne and St Kilda will be closely analysed over the next 12 months as they look to revive their fortunes in 2025.
- by Peter Ryan
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