Why Petracca hid his Norm Smith Medal
Christian Petracca wasn’t known for his humble nature early in his career, but a lot has changed. He reveals his favourite premiership moment and who is dominating the after-party.
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Timeslot for 2022 GF no sure thing
The AFL has tried a night grand final and a twilight game in the past two years and a return to the MCG in 2022 may not mean a return to a day game.
‘Effing focus’: May’s spray for Norm Smith medallist
Christian Petracca wanted to look back on the grand final with no regrets, it’s why he allowed himself to smile as the Demons took a convincing lead. It irked a teammate.
Goody’s pre-game icebreaker to settle nervous Dees
Simon Goodwin knew his players were nervous. It’s why he had Demons staff create a hilarious video to show pre-game. Harry Petty reveals its effect, plus his own emotions.
Ben Simmons’ pre-game message to Petracca
Norm Smith Medalist Christian Petracca has revealed Aussie NBA star and childhood friend Ben Simmons’ special message to him before the grand final.
Trade whispers: New suitor emerges for American Pie
Mason Cox has yet to be offered a contract by Collingwood and could be heading to a premiership contender. Latest trade and contract news.
Inside Demons players’ WhatsApp
A Demons player’s WhatsApp group has erupted as Melbourne head into their first Grand Final in 21 years. See their messages of inspiration here.
Demons’ premiership party gets very loose
Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn and his teammates are celebrating their AFL Grand Final triumph in fine style over in the west.
Video: Demons party hard as lockdown looms
The coach dancing on the captain’s shoulders, Melbourne shuffles and champagne everywhere. The Demons can play footy and boy can they party.
Image exposes giant AFL laughing stock
The league’s shortest player tried to assert himself over Demons giant Max Gawn on Saturday — but things didn’t go to plan.
Huge backlash to ‘snobbish’ Grand Final tweet
An Aussie writer has been hammered for her take on sport as she poured cold water on the Demons’ historic Grand Final win on Saturday.
‘He’d be proud’: Stynes’ true impact on GF win
As the Demons celebrate their grand final win, Jim Stynes’ widow has revealed how the Melbourne legend inspired premiership stars like Max Gawn.
No fear in proud Goody’s tears
When the tears came to Melbourne coach – and former Crows skipper – Simon Goodwin, they had nothing to do with the fear of losing an AFL grand final.
Insane stat proves AFL is king
The 2021 AFL Grand Final was only the second ever to be played outside of Victoria, leading TV viewership records to be broken.
Best photos from Demons’ historic win
The Dees and Bulldogs’ thrilling grand final game was not to be missed. See all the best action shots from this epic match.
Hurt AFL star’s hidden Grand Final secret
All-Australian Steven May has confessed to competing in Saturday evening’s historic Grand Final with a “pretty bad” injury.
‘This will sting’: Thrashing shatters skipper
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli says Saturday night’s grand final loss to Melbourne ‘will sting for a bit’.
Barassi’s tears for lost Demons after historic win
Melbourne has been hit by tragedy like few other clubs, and an emotion-charged premiership came with a hint of sadness for the Demons’ last premiership captain, Ron Barassi.
Reason Demons hero broke down in tears
Melbourne’s Christian Petracca broke down in tears after one post-match question, before explaining why he was overwhelmed.
‘I got shafted’: Coach reveals awkward snub
Simon Goodwin has revealed what went wrong as a Channel 7 presenter came under fire for overlooking him at the AFL Grand Final.
‘All class’: Skipper’s perfect post-match act
The Melbourne Football Club ended 57-years without a premiership but the Demons skipper wasn’t thinking of himself after the win.
‘Freak’ breaks grand final record
Melbourne was on the ropes against the Bulldogs but a star Demon flipped the grand final on its head with a record breaking effort.
Legend’s heartwarming grand final post
Melbourne won its first premiership in 57 years and a former coach and AFL fan favourite melted hearts with his reaction.
Stat proves everyone loves Demons
The Melbourne Demons broke their premiership drought on Saturday in front of thousands of fans at a neutral venue.
What went wrong for the Western Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs looked a chance to pull off an AFL grand final upset on Saturday, before everything came crashing down.
The key changes ageing Cats need to avoid total rebuild
Geelong isn’t the sort of team that flounders around at the bottom of the ladder waiting for draft picks to fix its woes — and there’s a quick fix on offer.
Star’s heartbreaking GF call all worth it
After making the gut-wrenching call to leave his team ahead of their grand final, Melbourne stalwart Nathan Jones’ decision paid off.
Hamish’s hilarious attempt to cross WA border
The AFL Grand Final is the hottest ticket in town and Hamish Blake is not taking no for an answer when it comes to WA border restrictions.
Demons’ genius grand final philosophy
Having pulled of a preliminary final thrashing, the Demons are approaching their first grand final since 2000 with a simple philosophy.
The Tackle: Why Connor Rozee is overhyped
Plenty has been said about the raw talent of Port Adelaide young gun Connor Rozee. But is he falling down the 2018 ‘super draft’ pecking order? Likes and dislikes
AFL rules on grand final jumpers
Nearly 70 years after they last played in a grand final, history will repeat when Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs clash on Saturday week.
Jones lands in Melbourne ahead of birth of twins
Nathan Jones has touched down in Melbourne after choosing to leave the Demons to be at the birth of his twins.
Coach spills beans on glaring AFL issue
Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott says his side’s ageing list can still compete despite Friday night’s hefty preliminary final defeat.
Melbourne doesn’t care ‘one bit’ about AFL first
For the first time in the AFL era, both grand finalists will have two weeks break between the preliminary final and the decider.
‘Heartbreaking’: AFL star’s impossible choice
Former Melbourne captain Nathan Jones has made a “really tough” decision ahead of the highly-anticipated AFL grand final.
Rivals laugh in whingeing AFL star’s face
Melbourne players openly laughed at Joel Selwood as the Geelong skipper argued in vain that a Demons star had fooled the umpire.
Captain tears AFL final apart
Melbourne completed dominated its preliminary final against Geelong, partly thanks to a career-best effort from captain Max Gawn.
AFL ‘bloodbath’ the ugliest in 14 years
Inspirational skipper Max Gawn has guided the Melbourne Demons to victory over Geelong and into their first grand final since 2000.
Australia reacts to awful AFL abomination
Footy commentators hammered Geelong as Australia asked uncomfortable questions following the Cats’ horror finals defeat.
One to go: What drought-breaking Dees flag would mean
Few clubs know heartbreak like Melbourne. On and off the field, the Demons have faced harrowing challenges. This is what a win in two weeks would mean to its people.
Which overlooked Dees could get a call-up?
Defender Joel Smith is set to miss but the Demons can get flexible if they advance into a grand final.
The man with Melbourne’s dream in his hands
AFL legend David King has singled out one player who he believes could hold the key to the Melbourne Demons’ fortunes on Friday night.
AFL teams: Dogs’ huge out, Port makes Mitch call
Marcus Bontempelli is in but the Bulldogs have suffered another injury blow. And Port Adelaide has revealed its hand on Mitch Georgiades. See all the prelim teams plus expert tips.
Melbourne’s monster gamble ahead of prelims
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has made the final call on who will replace Joel Smith, as the Bulldogs roll the dice on a veteran ruckman.
‘Pressure on everyone’: Finals crunch hits
After 57 years in the premiership wilderness Melbourne is odds-on to advance to the AFL grand final, and the weight of expectation will come to a head on Friday night.
Bont watch: Uncertainty clouds captain decision
Luke Beveridge has not been able to quell the nerves of Dogs fans as a decision on Marcus Bontempelli’s availability sits on a knife’s edge. Here is what Bevo had to say.
Melbourne looking to exorcise demons of old
Melbourne is looking to exorcise the demons from its 2018 preliminary final as it pushes to end a premiership drought of 57 years.
Coach’s surprising finals admission
Chris Scott knows about preliminary finals and the premiership-winning coach says they can be the most nerve-racking games of all.
Star’s ‘crazy’ prediction for AFL final
The Demons and Cats have a history of close encounters and Melbourne’s skipper says he expects the trend to continue on Friday.
Why Brown chose Dees over Dons, Dockers
After a brutal exit meeting from North Melbourne, several clubs pitched for Ben Brown’s services in 2021. But Simon Goodwin’s presentation stood out.
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