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.
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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.
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Rucking hell for Demons as Darcy, Jackson dominate
Media pundits who claim ruckmen are overrated had the perfect case study for a game where one side had two, highly paid rucks and the other had none. MARK DUFFIELD writes Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson had an absolute day out.
Dees footy: Goodwin throws out the new to save Melbourne’s year
Melbourne returned back to the top eight by throwing out a promise made to supporters last year. Here’s how Simon Goodwin has kept the season alive ahead of a tough run home.
Crucial Gawn update ahead of revenge match
Melbourne won without captain Max Gawn last weekend, but heading to Perth on a revenge mission the club is sweating on his return from injury.
‘Ablett-esque’: Allen Jakovich’s brilliant last stand
It is the 30th anniversary of outrageous shooting star Allen Jakovich’s final game in the red and blue. SHANNON GILL speaks to his old coach Neil Balme about the enigma, the memories and the legacy of ‘Jako’.
Era over? Eight reasons Demons’ critics have it wrong
Many wondered if Melbourne would be a spent force without Max Gawn and Christian Petracca. As JON RALPH writes, the last month has shown the Demons are anything but.
Back for good: Melksham desperate to carry on after injury
Having returned without a lead in game, Jake Melksham is keen to stick around for good at Melbourne. He opens up on his knee rehab and contract status.
Bombers of old not up for the fight with battle hardened Dees
Toughness and smarts have been question marks at Essendon for the best past of two decades – and Saturday night didn’t answer any of those queries, writes JOSH BARNES.
‘Every option available’ as Gawn pushes for return
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin gave an update on the Demons’ superstar captain with finals now firmly in their sights.
‘Ambitious’: Coach pours cold water on Gawn talk
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has weighed in on Max Gawn’s bold recovery plans – and how he’ll replace the Demons skipper.
Demons star to defy club doctors
Melbourne’s captain says he will “push the envelope” in his recovery from an unusual injury, but is he out of step with club medical staff?
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