Dees’ mixed bag: Clarry, Petracca fire as Dees sweat injury
Melbourne will be sweating a knock to Jacob van Rooyen and won’t have liked the final score, but the sight of Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca would have buoyed Demons fans.
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‘I love you’: The emotional Clarry call that changed everything
In October last year, Brad Green drew a line in the sand. As JAY CLARK writes, the Melbourne president called Clayton Oliver to deliver the trade truth. Then he heard crying.
Dees reveal staggering Pickett asking price in hardline stance
If Kysaiah Pickett were to leave Melbourne, he would not go cheaply. President Brad Green has opened up on the club’s stance — and whether they’d hold the star against his wishes.
Gawn’s candid admission: I could’ve asked for more help
As chaos engulfed the Demons in 2024, skipper Max Gawn took on a heavy load. The legendary ruckman tells Jay Clark, he’d do it a lot differently if he had his time again.
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‘Nothing to worry about’: Dees star addresses Sorrento pub probe
Melbourne star Steven May is highly confident he will be cleared of any wrongdoing as an alleged incident in Sorrento over the summer continues to be investigated by police.
Kozzie’s hint on Dees future as Freo ups ante by signing cousin
Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has spoken following reports he texted Fremantle players he would be in Dockers colours next year. See the full transcript here.
Oliver sounds ominous warning with match sim blitz
Watch out AFL — Clayton Oliver is back. The Melbourne star took another big step toward returning to his best on Friday, blitzing an A vs B team match sim.
Track Watch: Key Dee ruled out for first chunk of 2025
An important Demon had to be carted off the training track after going down with a painful injury, as the Dees count the cost of some stars being MIA during pre-season.
Kozzie the Docker? Don’t count on it, says Goodwin
As trade talk continues to bubble away, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Kysaiah Pickett is engaged as he’s even seen – and that the Dees won’t entertain that conversation.
The emotional moment Petracca truth became clear
There is no doubt what Christian Petracca went through last year had the star questioning his future. But Simon Goodwin knew in December – his star was back and ready to get even better.
Track watch: Former No.1 pick eyes second chance at Dees
Mature-age draftee Aidan Johnson is firming for an early debut at Melbourne, while a player taken with the first pick only a few years ago is pushing for an SSP spot at the Demons.
Is Clarry back? Ominous signs as star Dee dominates match sim
Clayton Oliver took his faultless pre-season up a notch this week, showing signs he’s ready to be back to his dominant best and lead Melbourne’s midfield in 2025.
Ralph: Goodwin’s future could decide what Kozzie does next
Kysaiah Pickett is close to his coach Simon Goodwin. It’s one reason he’s yet to ask for a trade to Fremantle. But as JON RALPH writes, all that could change this year.
Dees star reveals ‘robust discussions’ after turmoil of 2024
Melbourne star Jack Viney says the problems faced by the club in 2024 should be a thing of the past after a pre-season that prioritised player connection and team bonding.
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