Melbourne Demons
Hardwick takes a swipe at Victorian premier over Balta comments after Tiger cubs snare a thrilling win
The three-time premiership coach had some choice words for Jacinta Allan ahead of Noah Balta’s sentencing on Tuesday.
- Danny Russell, Scott Spits and Russell Bennett
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Bontempelli officially back for the Bulldogs: AFL experts’ tips and teams
It’s official: the star Western Bulldogs player has been named to return this week after a calf injury. Here are the teams for round six.
‘Loving my time’: Kozzy’s all-in, as Demons enjoy breakthrough win over Dockers
Kysaiah Pickett was brilliant with five goals in Melbourne’s victory and says he’s not looking too far forward. “I am signed at the Dees – that’s what matters,” he said.
- Jon Pierik
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Investigation not impacting Blues players, says Voss; Beveridge rules out coaching move to Dees
Carlton coach Michael Voss says an internal investigation into a manager at the club is not impacting on his team, which will head into the Good Friday clash against North Melbourne with just one win for the season.
- Angus Delaney and Vince Rugari
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Opposition clubs think Petracca and Oliver are gettable. What would the Dees get back?
A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.
- Peter Ryan
Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Voss ban stands; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change
Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.
- Jon Pierik and Scott Spits
‘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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Simon Goodwin’s day of reckoning is about to arrive, unless his side can fix this glaring issue
Petracca, Oliver, May and Fritsch seemed to forget somewhere along the line they are playing a team sport. Right now they appear incapable of being selfless on the footy field.
- 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
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‘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
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