‘Not the best teammate’: Oliver’s frank admission on year from hell
Clayton Oliver has spoken candidly of the difficulties he faced during 2024 and the annoyance he felt at being dangled as trade bait by Melbourne.
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Inside story: How futures of four young AFL stars are intertwined
This is shaping as one of the biggest years in AFL trade history, with four of the AFL’s best young talents potentially up for grabs. JON RALPH examines the state of play.
Team of the century: Modern day stars save Dees after barren run
The Demons missed finals for 11 years running from 2007-2017 because, simply, they didn’t have many good players. Josh Barnes picks his team of the century avoiding those forgettable years.
What Jackson told Dockers as clubs begin to circle
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Luke Jackson will stay in purple, but clubs will still circle the 23-year-old star. Here’s what he’s told the Dockers and the latest on if a move might happen.
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Dees’ mixed bag: Clarry, Petracca fire as Dees sweat injury
Melbourne will be sweating a knock to Jacob van Rooyen and won’t have liked the final score, but the sight of Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca would have buoyed Demons fans.
‘I love you’: The emotional Clarry call that changed everything
In October last year, Brad Green drew a line in the sand. As JAY CLARK writes, the Melbourne president called Clayton Oliver to deliver the trade truth. Then he heard crying.
Dees reveal staggering Pickett asking price in hardline stance
If Kysaiah Pickett were to leave Melbourne, he would not go cheaply. President Brad Green has opened up on the club’s stance — and whether they’d hold the star against his wishes.
Gawn’s candid admission: I could’ve asked for more help
As chaos engulfed the Demons in 2024, skipper Max Gawn took on a heavy load. The legendary ruckman tells Jay Clark, he’d do it a lot differently if he had his time again.
Jim’s Game: St Patrick’s Day eve clash to honour Stynes
There’s a new fixture to look forward to on the AFL calendar. Jay Clark has the details on ‘Jim’s Game’, a celebration of the life and legacy of Melbourne legend Jim Stynes.
It’s official: ‘The best version’ of Clarry is back
When Clayton Oliver the footballer is firing on all cylinders, it means Clarry the person is also back to his best. After Saturday, the Demons know they’ve got their man back.
SuperCoach special? New Dee reveals role, why he snubbed Eagles
From hangers for Geelong College to the VFL, Jack Henderson spent years banging on the doors on AFL clubs. And now he’s there, he plans to make the most of his opportunity at Melbourne.
How Dees got to Clarry before Cats could ‘screw’ them
Clayton Oliver and Melbourne were both on board a potential trade – but it quickly turned into a raging dumpster fire within hours. This is how the Demons kept their man.
Wider review re-opens investigation into Petracca incident
The AFL is set to reinvestigate Christian Petracca’s King’s Birthday near-death experience after an official demand from the AFLPA.
Every Demon rated: The star Dees ‘would be stuffed’ without
The Dees fell away from contention last year. But with their A-graders fit and firing, can they bounce back? Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every player on their list.
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