‘Never’: Why ANB backflipped on SA homecoming pledge
Six months after declaring he would “never” return to South Australia, Alex Neal-Bullen was unveiled as a Crows player. He reveals what changed to prompt his SA homecoming.
Melbourne
‘Embarrassing’: AFL legend torches club
Garry Lyon has turned a flamethrower on an AFL club over a “dog’s breakfast” situation that has blown up in its face.
Attraction? Dees’ Petracca, Oliver issues puts recruitment at risk
A series of brilliant trades helped shape the team that won Melbourne the 2021 premiership, now it’s getting even harder for them to land big names – or possibly even keep them.
‘Shambles’: AFL club shredded over trade lie
The Melbourne Demons have been slammed for their handling of trade rumours, with ex-players labelling the club a “shambles”.
Best 23s: How your club could look in 2025
Trade period hasn’t even started and already there are a host of big moves pending among AFL clubs. We’ve predicted how every team will line-up in 2025 once the trade period, free agency and drafts take place.
Trading places? How the biggest AFL deals will get done
Almost every AFL club is poised to get busy this trade period. See who your club is looking at, who they should be chasing and how they will get their deals done in our ultimate guide.
Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
Demons make huge call on Clayton Oliver
The Melbourne Demons have made a massive decision on wantaway star Clayton Oliver as the Geelong circle the gun midfielder.
Defiant Dees pledge to hold Oliver to contract
Clayton Oliver has been told he will be playing for Melbourne next year as the Demons’ interim president issued a rally cry to the embattled club at its best-and-fairest event.
Final farewell? Cryptic Instagram like a further twist to Oliver saga
Clayton Oliver wants to leave Melbourne, but those around him still want the superstar midfielder to attend Friday’s B&F, even if he may have already let slip that he’s excited to be a Cat.
‘We love you Clarry’: Dees’ Oliver hypocrisy comes back to bite
As it stands, the Cats are sitting back with their feet up ready to land Clayton Oliver. Melbourne however, are in the thick of yet another crisis, one that’s their own making again, writes Jay Clark.
Gullan: Dees’ Oliver issues a mess of their own making
Stalwart Alex Neal-Bullen wanted out. Christian Petracca flirted with a trade. Now, Clayton Oliver has dropped a bombshell on Melbourne. And SCOTT GULLAN says, the Demons should have seen it coming.
‘Worst contract ever’: Club torn to shreds
Melbourne officials have come under heavy fire after a star midfielder met with a rival club as he seeks a reported exit from the club.
Goodwin ally quits Dees in latest off-field drama
One of Simon Goodwin’s closest allies at Melbourne has left the club after almost a decade in the latest off-field shake-up to hit the Demons.
Star meets with rival in AFL trade bombshell
A Melbourne Demons star is in AFL trade rumours once again, meeting with a rival club and leaving fans with a case of deja vu.
Sydney Swans gun ‘wants to go home’
A Sydney Swans superstar could be on his way back to Western Australia, while another huge name has reappeared in trade talk.
‘It obviously backfired’: Neeld’s big coaching shift since AFL stint
More than a decade on from Mark Neeld’s time at Melbourne, the way South Barwon’s players speak about him couldn’t be further from the picture a former Demon painted.
‘Gives us a chance’: Dees happy with fixture chaos
The Demons look like a team on the decline, but their coach says they can make good use of the AFLW’s controversial scheduling call.
AFL star skips team awards after drama
The Demons have announced superstar Christian Petracca will not attend the club’s best and fairest awards after recent turmoil.
Why Petracca will skip Demons’ B&F
Melbourne’s best and fairest is early next month, but Christian Petracca won’t be there. JAY CLARK explains why, plus the star Dee touches on the ‘robust discussions’ he’s had with the club.
Demons star explains best and fairest absence
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has made a surprise overseas trip and revealed more of his intentions for the off-season.
Dees’ bold plan to ‘unite our club’
Melbourne’s plans to shift its training base away from Casey Fields have been brought a step closer to fruition.
First look: Inside Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse plans
Melbourne has revealed what its proposed Caulfield Racecourse headquarters will look like as the project took a significant step forward. JAY CLARK has details.
Port overcome Hawks in classic to book prelim date with Swans
Port Adelaide and Hawthorn have put on a final for the ages, with the Power emerging from the week from hell to book a date with Sydney in a preliminary final next Friday.
New Dees president dragged into ugly courtroom board stoush
Melbourne’s newly-installed president Brad Green has been named in fresh Federal Court proceedings launched against the club by Glen Bartlett.
Petracca spotted meeting rival club captain amid Dees exit talk
Days after reports surfaced of him being disgruntled at Melbourne, superstar Christian Petracca has been spotted meeting with a rival captain.
Petracca the Pie? Clarry the Cat? Rivals ready to raid Dees
Some of Melbourne’s biggest stars are in the sights of rival clubs as they look to take advantage of the instability which has beset the Demons — including Clayton Oliver.
Off Trac: Why trading might help Dees sort out internal mess
Former Demon Jordan Lewis says Melbourne is hurting itself from the inside, insisting too many people are ‘running their own agendas’ – and that no player is bigger than the club.
Another Demon blow as coach hits back
With another star Demon’s season ended through injury, Melbourne’s coach has declared how he’ll turn the club around.
Demon star confirms he wants out
The drums have started beating about troubles at Melbourne and one premiership winner has officially requested to leave.
AFL club falling apart as star requests trade
A Melbourne premiership player has formally requested a trade, in another blow for the Demons as their fall from grace continues.
Dees great calls for ‘full scale review’ amid ‘infighting’ claim
Stars linked with moves. Claims of infighting and festering culture problems. One Demons great says he’s had enough and wants the club to launch a “top to bottom” review.
‘He will remain’: Dees defiant over Petracca
One commentator said hell would have to freeze over for Melbourne to trade Christian Petracca and the club has responded to the speculation.
Dees clarify Petracca’s future, chart course back to contention
Melbourne has rubbished reports Christian Petracca could leave in a letter to members, with CEO Gary Pert confirming talks were had with senior figures on how to improve the club.
‘Increasingly unhappy’: Dees’ AFL bombshell
As the Demons struggle through a dismal season, a bombshell report on their superstar midfielder has rocked the AFL.
‘Spiralling downhill’: Why Gawn will play on
Both of Melbourne’s final two games are set to be dead rubbers with no impact on finals, but there’s a key reason skipper Max Gawn won’t skip them.
Stubborn Dees coach says ‘we won’t back off’
With their finals hopes snuffed out, the Demons’ coach had strong thoughts on how they would approach their final two games.
What bruise-free win really tells us about Port
Port Adelaide has dealt Melbourne a second heartbreaking loss in three weeks after Jason Horne-Francis and Zak Butters took over in a thrilling final term. But CHRIS CAVANAGH is far from convinced.
Failed season sparks crucial Demons question
Years of trying to fix the forward line didn’t return results in 2024 for Melbourne and coach Simon Goodwin has revealed what they are doing about it.
Harris in Paris: Dees react to star’s trip just weeks out from Rd 1
Melbourne play their season opening AFLW match later this month, but Tayla Harris isn’t in the country. LAUREN WOOD asks the Dees what’s up with the star’s Olympic expedition.
De Goey ruled out for season, Blues sweat on Cerra
Collingwood will have to cope without Jordan De Goey for the rest of the season – while the Blues are sweating on the fitness of Adam Cerra.
Bont blitz puts Dogs’ top-four dream closer to reality
Marcus Bontempelli banked more Brownlow Medal votes, producing an inspired first half to launch Western Bulldogs to a commanding win over Melbourne.
Dogs’ midfield monster puts 14-year first in sight
Marcus Bontempelli and Adam Treloar combined to launch the fast-finishing Bulldogs into the top four — and to within reach of a milestone the club hasn’t achieved since Brad Johnson was captain.
Player ratings: Did perfect Bont just win the Brownlow?
Marcus Bontempelli banked more Brownlow Medal votes with a dominant display as Western Bulldogs closed in on a finals berth. See how we rated every player here.
Dees hope for late-season ‘twist’
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his side needs to hold its nerve as he hopes for “another fluctuation” in the finals race.
Dees call on Paxy to bring the fun back
One of Melbourne’s toughest on-field warriors has a softer side. Here’s what the Demons have asked of her to help spark another flag tilt.
‘Lay off him’: Coach fires up at Oliver critics
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had a fierce response for those suggesting the Demons would be open to trading their star midfielder.
Clarry hits back – but Dees’ season hangs in the balance
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin left his hospital to bed to coach on Saturday night – and his side, led by Clayton Oliver, played with the same fight. But it wasn’t quite enough as the Giants held on.
‘Just not true’: Demons respond to Oliver issues
With speculation intensifying around Clayton Oliver’s future at Melbourne, one of the club’s coaches has revealed how much truth is involved.
Petty turns down Crows interest to re-sign at Dees
Melbourne’s Harrison Petty has secured a pay rise to stay at Melbourne after speculation over previous summers he would find his way back to Adelaide.
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