Premiers ‘on edge’ after first loss in 10 months
Melbourne hadn’t lost since July 2021, but premiership coach Simon Goodwin is eyeing off the perfect response to last week’s shock defeat.
Melbourne
Premiers to recall stars after streak ends
The end of a 17-match winning streak for Melbourne came without several premiership stars who are set to return.
‘WT actual F’: Unbeatable AFL giants stunned
The AFL has a new contender after the defending premier Melbourne Demons were stunned on their own turf in a massive boilover.
Pickett’s heartfelt pledge to make late ‘old mum’ proud
Kysaiah Pickett’s ‘old mum’ helped him make a huge decision which got him to the big time. After her passing, he is determined to continue making her proud.
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SuperFooty Podcast: Football thuggery
THE recent spate of punches in footy is top of the agenda for the SuperFooty Podcast today. LISTEN for hot takes on Bucks, Pies, Tigers and tricky Nick Riewoldt.
SuperLadder: It’s tight at the top
A HUGE Richmond win and a nailbiting draw between Geelong and GWS has left just six points separating fourth from first as the AFL ladder gets seriously tight.
Dees’ booze bunch could take on Blues
FOUR Demons who were not considered for selection after a drinking session last week will be available to face Carlton, but Jack Viney and Dom Tyson are facing injury battles.
Four Dees banned after drinking session
EXCLUSIVE: MELBOURNE ruled four players ineligible for AFL selection against Sydney on Friday night after breaking club rules by indulging in a drinking session last week.
Is your captain good enough?
CAPTAINCY has taken on a whole new meaning in today’s game. MICK MALTHOUSE gives his take on whether your club’s skipper can lead it to a premiership. VOTE
AFL has to throw book at Bugg
MELBOURNE’S Tom Bugg must be suspended for six weeks for the sake of the game that has already taken enough recent blows to have parents concerned about their kids playing it. VOTE
Lethal calls for AFL send-off rule
AFL great Leigh Matthews says video technology used for goal reviews should be employed to send off players guilty of serious offences. HAVE YOUR SAY
Carey whacks ‘boofhead’ Bugg
AFL GREAT Wayne Carey has slammed Tom Bugg and labelled him a “boofhead” after his strike on Callum Mills, while Swans players say it was a”dog act”. WATCH THE INCIDENT, HAVE YOUR SAY
Put the premiership talk on hold
MELBOURNE’S bubble burst at the MCG on Friday night, with the Demons smashed by Sydney. They have excuses for the performance but should we buy them?
The Bugg sledge that started rivalry
SYDNEY players were seething after Tom Bugg floored Callum Mills, and his history against the Swans — and a few other clubs — didn’t help. BUGG RAP SHEET
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