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?
Melbourne
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.
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Dees board war to rage on as peace talks collapse
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.
Robbo: The complexities of ‘Clayton’s World’
There are few people who understand the true extent of Clayton Oliver’s mental health issues. As MARK ROBINSON writes, Oliver’s world is a complex one which has left his AFL career in jeopardy.
Back on track: Oliver makes Demons return
After a self-imposed absence, Demons star Clayton Oliver has returned to Melbourne training, joining teammates in a bid to play in the opening round of the season.
Pictures: Oliver trains like a demon in solo session
Troubled Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has continued to train strongly in the January heat, despite still working away from his Melbourne Demon teammates. See the exclusive pictures.
Dee-lemma: Have Melbourne’s forward woes gotten worse?
One of the key questions heading into 2024 is whether Melbourne can score more to get back to flag contention. But injuries could have them in a worse spot than they were four months ago.
Dees recruit facing ‘several months’ on sidelines
The Demons are preparing to lose one of their new recruits to a serious hamstring injury suffered at training. Plus more from Melbourne match simulation here.
Dee slip causes worry as Hunter steps up running
A clumsy fall from a Melbourne big man caused some concern as a bunch of injured Demons trained well on a wet Wednesday. Here’s what went down.
Dees’ pre-season from hell takes further blow
Melbourne’s pre-season has been clouded with disappointment, and the hits are still coming for the club with another one of their guns under a fitness cloud.
Oliver future unclear as Demons provide pre-season update
Melbourne’s pre-season restarts today after the new year break but it will be without star Clayton Oliver who remains on extended leave – with no return date set.
AFL star facing monster two-year ban
A Melbourne Demons star who late last year tested positive for cocaine has learned his potential fate – and intends to fight against it.
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