‘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”.
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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.
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