This Daicos tag was different — but who will follow the blueprint?
Melbourne fell to Collingwood in a close loss on King’s Birthday. But Scott Gullan writes, Ed Langdon’s tag on Nick Daicos won the respect of the competition.
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Mr Untouchable: Dees must defy any notion of Pickett the Docker
Thirteen rounds into 2025, Kysaiah Pickett’s position on a potential trade hasn’t changed. But if a deal between the Dees and Dockers is to happen, it’s clear who won’t be involved.
What did Goody and the Dees really give up?
A crestfallen Melbourne left Alice Springs with Ross Lyon’s words ringing in the ears of its administrators – if you’re selling home games, ‘you are not a serious footy club’.
Five-goal Kozzie on future, finals and MCG ‘goosebumps’
Kysaiah Pickett lit up the ‘G again on Sunday with a masterful performance against Sydney. Hear from the star Demon in the rooms after the game.
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Oliver’s sliding scale: Precedent set for Dees to cut ties with Clarry
Clayton Oliver’s drop-off in two years is as steep as we have ever seen, writes Jay Clark. And it could mean the Dees get desperate during trade period to cut ties with the premiership midfielder.
Cold reality hits as new Oliver rumour swirls
More details are emerging about Demons star Clayton Oliver’s reported “frustrations” with his club as rumours continue to swirl.
Demons rocked by report, captain responds
A trade drama is already taking shape at the Melbourne Demons with captain Max Gawn forced to address a spreading rumour.
The Eagles came hard at the king – but they missed
West Coast led the Demons at half-time after an impressive second quarter. Enter Max Gawn, the skipper again proving he is the key to Melbourne’s resurgence.
Dees make a huge call on battling AFL star
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will miss Saturday’s clash against West Coast after the midfielder endured a difficult week.
False dawn? Examining the rise of reborn finals contenders
Carlton and Port Adelaide are back in finals contention and Melbourne isn’t far behind. The question supporters are asking though — is their resurgence real?
New Dees boss gets behind Goodwin, but when will he start?
New Melbourne CEO Paul Guerra has made an early show of support for coach Simon Goodwin as uncertainty surrounds when he will take charge of the club.
‘I love Melbourne’: Fritsch on VFL circuit breaker, trade rumours
Bayley Fritsch believes he has done enough to stay in Melbourne’s side for now as he opens up on his future and the week he spent in the twos.
Gawn conundrum: Only worthwhile question out of Anzac Eve fizzer
There wasn’t much to learn from an Anzac Eve clash that didn’t go anywhere near justifying the occasion. But there was one question on Scott Gullan’s mind post game. See his analysis here.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Melbourne v Richmond
It’s official, the big man in red and blue is back and firing. It’s the second-straight clinic from Max Gawn, is he in your side or did you lose faith?
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