‘Elite’ move adds to premier’s weapons
The best teams see opportunity in the face of challenges and injuries to key Melbourne players has helped the AFL premiers get better.
The best teams see opportunity in the face of challenges and injuries to key Melbourne players has helped the AFL premiers get better.
It didn’t happen like many expected, with the Eagles putting up a fight, but Melbourne has kept its unbeaten start to the season alive. And rivals should be even more worried.
Leon Cameron only quit as GWS coach on Thursday, but the line-up to replace him is a strong one.
Melbourne are undefeated this AFL season and won’t be taking their foot off the gas against last-placed West Coast.
JACK Viney’s night looked done when he hurt his shoulder, but he returned to lead the Demons to a heroic win. See why MARK ROBINSON rates him so highly, all his likes and dislikes plus best tweets.
MELBOURNE is set to lose a couple of players following its epic win in the west. But there’s good news around the corner as they prepare to face a fellow great escape artist.
CLAYTON Oliver doesn’t “want to look like a faker” after suggestions he staged for a free kick. The AFL’s MRP will look at the incident, which prompted the Demon to fire back on Twitter.
UPDATE: DON’T look now, SuperCoaches — Carlton’s Sam Docherty has barely trained this week as he battles injury, while Richmond, Geelong and GWS announce late changes. LATE SELECTION WHISPERS
MELBOURNE has had some huge wins so far this season but what does the club need to take the next step and fight for a flag? GARY BUCKENARA ON MELBOURNE’S TOP TRADE TARGETS
EVERY AFL club faces a nervous wait on a number of key free agents and uncontracted players. JON RALPH profiles the men your club must decide on and who they should target.
BLACK Cavanagh is back on top, joining Lauren Wood in leading the Herald Sun AFL tipping competition, can anyone catch them? ROUND 14 TIPPING HELP
MELBOURNE has started contract talks to lock away its electric half back Jayden Hunt. Also, get the latest on deals for Andy McGrath and Brodie Grundy.
SYDNEY star Lance Franklin has escaped with a fine but one of his teammates could miss Friday night’s clash with Essendon, while Lindsay Thomas has been suspended again.
THE Bulldogs confirm the bad news on Lin Jong, plus Collingwood set to regain an important duo and the latest on Scott Selwood. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST + ANALYSIS
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