Demons rocked by fresh bombshell rumour
The Melbourne Demons’ season from hell could get so much worse after yet another star was linked with a bombshell exit.
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‘Rebuild our club’: Dees board hopeful calls for full-scale review
After an underwhelming season, the Dees now face the prospect of one of their greatest ever players walking out the door, leading to a Melbourne board challenger demanding an independent review.
Blues make call on Owies appeal after marathon sitting
Carlton’s tribunal battle to free Matt Owies stretched past midnight and the Blues have come together on Wednesday to decide whether to take the case further.
‘Brand Petracca’: Why star’s choice could be exposure or legacy
Christian Petracca has a greater social media reach than his Melbourne Football Club, but in his desire for greater exposure for ‘Brand Petracca’ could he actually be harming his football legacy?
‘No hard feelings’: Trac backed to salvage Dees relationships
A Norm Smith medallist whose failed trade request led to a premiership has backed Christian Petracca to return to Melbourne and find his best form.
Gawn reveals plan to get Oliver back to AA form
Max Gawn has revealed a new reason behind Clayton Oliver’s early-season form slump, and the plan to get the four-time best and fairest winner back to his best.
AFL tribunal: Blue banned for final, Pickett’s marathon hearing
A pair of marathon tribunal hearings stretched into Wednesday morning but even a last-ditch effort from Carlton couldn’t save Matt Owies’ finals hopes. JOSH BARNES has the details.
Shock way Petracca could force Dees to trade him
Despite Melbourne categorically saying Christian Petracca is going nowhere, there’s a way the star Demon could force their hand. JON RALPH has the story.
New-look Demons searching for Cats redemption
A straight sets finals exit in 2023 has Kate Hore and her new-look Melbourne side looking for AFLW Round 1 revenge against finals conquerors Geelong.
Trade blockbuster: The Carlton bombshell that could nab Petracca
The Blues made finals by the skin of their teeth but JAY CLARK writes, there’s a bold play they could make to go even further in 2025 – tempt the Dees into the AFL’s biggest trade in 17 years.
Malthouse: Where have the Dees’ leaders been?
Coaching legend Mick Malthouse has turned the blowtorch on Melbourne president Kate Roffey and CEO Gary Pert, saying it’s “about time they stood up” and took heat off Simon Goodwin and Max Gawn.
Pickett, Demons cop huge 2025 penalty
The AFL Match Review has handed down its punishment to Kossie Pickett and it’s horrible news for the Demons’ 2025 campaign.
Pies to get busy as McRae reveals trade priority
Pending a miracle, Collingwood will become the third reigning premier in four years to miss out on the finals. So, a big trade and free agency period awaits – what do the Pies need?
Emotional Trac’s challenges laid bare, Goody details next step
The off-season is officially here for Melbourne – and it’s going to be a big one. How’s Christian Petracca really doing? What about Clayton Oliver? Get the latest after Friday night’s loss.
Pies sign off on premiership defence in style
Collingwood signed off on its premiership defence with a commanding win over Melbourne in a dramatic match that featured a lightning delay and a 65-minute last quarter.
Gawn maintains ruck mantle, Daicos delivers: Friday SuperCoach takeaways
Extreme weather conditions made for a dramatic outing that could seal Daicos’ first Brownlow Medal and win the SuperCoach Grand Final for many. Recap all the action from the first game of SuperCoach grand final week.
Pie skipper concussed in latest AFL drama
Prior to lightning halting play at the MCG, the AFL’s latest head-high shot divided opinion and highlighted a major issue in footy.
Teammate reveals all on Petracca meeting
As Melbourne officials make it clear Christian Petracca is going nowhere, a star teammate has opened up on a meeting with the injured superstar.
Teammate reveals all on Petracca meeting
As Melbourne officials make it clear Christian Petracca is going nowhere, a star teammate has opened up on a meeting with the injured superstar.
‘Where’s Trac?’: Lever’s candid Petracca confession
Jake Lever has revealed what Christian Petracca told his teammates when he called a meeting earlier this week, and how the playing group felt about his absence.
Viney spurns Clarko and Roos to re-sign with Dees
Alastair Clarkson made headlines last week by declaring his intent to poach Jack Viney from the Demons. But the heart and soul of the Dees has turned that away to commit to Melbourne.
Coach responds to Petracca trade bombshell
It’s not clear if Christian Petracca told his Melbourne teammates he wanted to stay when he addressed them on Monday, but the chat has been hailed as significant.
‘Love you’: Dees’ Petracca meeting revealed
Melbourne Demons superstar Christian Petracca has reportedly come clean to teammates over rumours he wants to leave the club.
Leading choice emerges if Petracca leaves Dees
Christian Petracca has spoken with his teammates about his future, and while JAY CLARK reports the superstar is unlikely to part ways with the Dees – there might be a preferred destination.
Viney the hero today – but ’we’ll see’ about the future
Jack Viney led the charge as the Demons hit back after a week from hell on the Gold Coast. But the midfield bull didn’t exactly guarantee his Melbourne future post-match.
May learns fate after ‘embarrassing’ staging incident
Melbourne defender Steven May has learnt his fate after being cited for “excessive exaggeration of contact in an unsportsmanlike manner”. JAY CLARK has the details on what it means for the Demon.
Star bails on interview for all-in brawl
Melbourne defender Christian Salem pulled the pin on a halftime interview as a wild brawl broke out at the MCG on Saturday night.
Crucial Dee has eyes on Gabba blockbuster
Two Melbourne defenders are racing the clock for a critical Lions clash as the Demons coach responsed to a concerning final-quarter slump.
How do Dees fix huge Clayton Oliver problem?
The Demons may have gotten over the line in a thriller against the Kangaroos, but they’ve got a huge issue on their hands with one of their biggest stars. GLENN MCFARLANE has the analysis.
‘Like never before’: Coach backs Dees doctors
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has doubled down in defence of the club’s medical staff and weighed in on a reported rift with a star’s family.
AFL star’s family unhappy over injury handling
Christian Petracca’s family are reportedly unhappy with how Melbourne has handled the internal injuries that have ended his season.
AFL star can’t watch footy after horror injury
A Melbourne superstar says he is racked with self-doubt and struggling to watch footy after a horrific set of injuries.
‘Pretty traumatic’: Star reveals horror injury toll
A Melbourne superstar says he is racked with self-doubt and struggling to watch footy after a horrific set of injuries.
Petracca’s season over in brutal Demons blow
Christian Petracca will miss the rest of the season as he recovers from the internal injuries he sustained on King’s Birthday in a huge blow to Melbourne’s finals hopes.
Demon’s season over after brutal injuries
After two severe injuries left Christian Petracca in the intensive care unit in a Melbourne hospital, a decision has been made on his immediate playing future.
McGuane: Simon Goodwin needs to eat humble pie
Melbourne’s season has gone from bad to worse with the news Christian Petracca will miss the rest of the season. Mick McGuane unpacks the Demons’ ‘bitterly disappointing’ year.
Horrific truth of star’s injuries revealed
Christian Petracca’s playing hopes in 2024 have been revealed amid major question marks over Melbourne’s duty of care.
Will Lever call come back to haunt battling Demons?
When Jake Lever suffered concussion in round 10, Melbourne took the opportunity to send him for knee surgery. Four weeks on, the Demons’ season is on the brink after a period which has emphasised just how important the defender is.
Petracca defends Dees docs amid criticism of injury return
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has come out in defence of the club’s doctors after they faced criticism for allowing him to return against Collingwood with what were later deemed “catastrophic” injuries.
Demons star‘s horror injuries revealed
The full extent of the severe injuries Melbourne star Christian Petracca suffered have been revealed after he was taken to hospital.
‘Can’t believe it’: Handshake divides football
A storm has erupted over the Melbourne Demons’ pre-game act before high drama in their loss to Collingwood.
‘Doubt and confusion’ hits Dees as Pies fire another warning shot
The Dees have hit a crossroads. After yet another disappointing effort against the Pies on a big stage, JAY CLARK asks, how can we trust them?
SuperCoach: Daicos disaster and big King’s Birthday takeaways
Nick Daicos and Christian Petracca were both subbed out, Max Gawn was massive and we may have a rookie saviour for the rest of the byes. Here’s what we learned on King’s Birthday.
Ralph: Six burning questions over King’s Birthday clash
Can the Dees reclaim their midfield edge? Who kicks goals for the Pies? JON RALPH unpacks the six burning questions ahead of the traditional King’s Birthday clash.
‘Sits in your gut’: Dees stung by smashing
The heat is on Melbourne with attacks on fitness and form and coach Simon Goodwin says there’s only one way to respond.
Sports stars proud to take plunge for ‘beaming light’ Daniher at the ‘G
Recently retired sporting greats Mack Horton, Meg Lanning and Jack Riewoldt have jumped at the invitation to take part as celebrity sliders in Monday’s Big Freeze at the ’G.
Dees urged to ‘offer the farm’ for rival forward as Petty flounders
An ex-Melbourne great has urged the Demons to get aggressive in the off-season and bring in a star rival forward like Tom Lynch as the move to send Harrison Petty forward continues to fail.
‘Falling apart’: Roos calls out Dees for ‘not listening’ to Goodwin
Ex-Melbourne coach Paul Roos says the current players aren’t listening to coach Simon Goodwin and are just relying on their individual talent to win games.
The big questions that need to be asked at Melbourne
Simon Goodwin is a man who eyeballs his troops – and he would’ve done so in the wake of Sunday’s horror show. But is personnel the biggest problem? JAY CLARK dives deep into the club’s issues.
‘Worst in five years’: Demon disaster hurts skipper
Melbourne has lost to both West Australian teams in the past three weeks and an Alice Spring smashing has led to a big call from the captain.
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