How Dees plan on avoiding board disaster, Kozzy Pickett latest
Melbourne could be making a change to the club’s presidency, but want to avoid the process getting ugly. Plus the latest on Kysaiah Pickett.
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Trade turmoil engulfs Dees, but how will Petracca mend fences?
After a dramatic couple of weeks, Christian Petracca is headed back to the Dees. But how will he reintegrate himself back into the club? JON RALPH writes, there’s a formula to follow.
‘Gone rogue’: Petracca saga torn to shreds
Christian Petracca publicly decided his AFL future over the weekend, but the entire ugly saga has been torn to shreds.
Petracca for McKay? You just know it makes sense
The idea of a Harry McKay-Christian Petracca trade has already been shut down. But the more you think about it, it makes sense for both clubs. LACHLAN MCKIRDY looks at why as he examines the Demons.
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Dees’ Caulfield migration far removed from next vital step
The plans for Melbourne to call Caulfield racecourse its new home remain in motion, yet the next phase appears no closer according to a letter released to members by the club.
Grundy 200: How Swans ruckman stacks up against best
Brodie Grundy has been one of the dominant — and most successful — ruckmen of the modern era. Ahead of his 200th AFL game, he reflects with LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
Trade buzz: Blues to pay high price for father-son jets
The draft range of Carlton father-son prospects Ben and Lucas Campeoreale is becoming clearer, with the Blues set to pay a high price for at least one of the gifted twins.
Why Dees need Petty to stay in ‘barren’ forward line
The Demons were blown out of the water on Thursday night by the Lions, but they can’t panic and throw Harrison Petty into the backline.
AFL leave Lions to deal with ‘crybaby’ incident
The AFL has made it clear that Noah Answerth’s unnecessary sledge of Harrison Petty is not a good look for the club, but will leave the Lions to deal with the incident that took the shine away from their huge win.
Goodwin concedes Demons were exposed on dirty night at the ‘G
22 points isn’t usually a drubbing but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has conceded his team was “punished” by the rampaging Lions for most of Thursday night’s match at the MCG.
Rampant Lions end Dees’ winning streak
After a slow start to the season, the Lions have secured their second-straight win, beating the Demons 82-60 in Lachie Neale’s 250th game.
SuperCoach alert: Dees stars to plummet after horror night
Max Gawn aside, it wasn’t a good night for Melbourne – on the scoreboard and in SuperCoach. But there could be a silver lining. Recap all the action and see the standouts here.
AFL feud roars back after ‘crybaby’ sledge
The simmering feud between Brisbane and Melbourne players has been reignited after an ugly act by Lion Noah Answerth.
‘We got exposed’: Dees’ humbling admission
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had strong thoughts about why the Demons were blown away by Brisbane on the big stage.
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