Melbourne used to have a nasty edge. After all the love language and hand-holding over summer, the Dees have become the nicest guys in football on the field. Jay Clark writes, that must change.
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded to reports of a potential move to Melbourne should the Demons sack Simon Goodwin.
The pressure is well and truly on at Melbourne, and before heading overseas, incoming Demons president Steven Smith has met with the face of his club to discuss the disaster at the Dees.
Christian Petracca won’t take further part in a joint review by the AFL and player’s union into the catastrophic rib injury he suffered on King’s Birthday. JON RALPH has the details.
As city living gets more hectic and more expensive, Geelong believes it has a point of difference that few others can beat. Rhys Stanley opens up on his meeting with Clayton Oliver in 2024.
Tell us in 25 words or fewer why you want to win a pair of signed boots from your club’s star player.
A four-time flag-winner says a Demons star should have saved his post-game frustrations for “behind closed doors” last Friday night.
Christian Petracca, Melbourne, and Carlton dominated discussion across the silver screen on Monday night. Josh Barnes watched Monday night’s footy TV shows so you don’t have to – catch the recap.
They are both 0-4 to start the year after coming into the season hoping to play finals. So is Carlton or Melbourne better placed to bounce back now and in the future? Have your say.
Christian Petracca’s reaction said it all. Melbourne is floundering and its coach is in election mode. The question now is, will the Demons give Simon Goodwin time to make Melbourne great again?
A Geelong late change and a subsequent injury may be a blessing in disguise for the Cats, as a whipping boy helped play a talented tall into form.
Melbourne persistently missed the target and the moment on Friday night against Geelong — and one of their flag heroes has seemingly lost his magic. Josh Barnes analyses the Dees’ demise.
Did Max Gawn do enough for owners to hold? Where to now with Sam De Koning? Should we target Christian Petracca? Get the answers to all those SuperCoach questions here.
The Demons have been thrown overboard in a dark start to 2025 – and now Simon Goodwin needs to find out who can sink or swim. Garry Lyon unpacks the changes the Dees need to make.
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