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.
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.
The AFL Match Review has handed down its punishment to Kossie Pickett and it’s horrible news for the Demons’ 2025 campaign.
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?
Further details have emerged in the shock cocaine trafficking accusations made against Melbourne Demons star Joel Smith.
Melbourne Demons star Joel Smith’s drug probe has taken a dramatic twist after anti-doping investigators made a shock new allegation.
We’ve got all the data on centre bounce attendances for the opening practice match of the season. See how much time Petracca, Pickett, Bolton and more spent at the bounce here.
After an interrupted pre-season, Clayton Oliver will suit up against the Tigers on Sunday in a match simulation — but not where you would expect.
Hawthorn has turned to one of the VFL’s best defenders to plug a hole in its defence after losing fullback James Blanck to an ACL injury.
With Melbourne’s forward-line injuries mounting before the opening round, the Demons have thrown Christian Petracca into attack to try and plug the holes.
One of Melbourne’s leaders says Clayton Oliver’s return to main training has lifted spirits at the club as the players head on another camp.
After its failed Brodie Grundy experiment, Melbourne has risked being exposed with Max Gawn as its only senior ruckman. Who will be the Dees’ No.2?
It’s been a turbulent 12 months for Clayton Oliver, but with the season ahead, can he turn it all around on the field? GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH rate every Demon.
There were hopes private talks between four Melbourne board members and former president Glen Bartlett would end a long-running stoush – but there’s been a “frustrating” setback.
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