‘Desperate’ Demon pondered retirement before AFL return
He made a triumphant return for the Demons in round 1, but spearhead Ben Brown was almost not on an AFL field in 2024, as a nagging knee injury came close to ending his career.
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Heartwarming act leaves Demon ‘emotional’
Despite an impressive game, the Demons star knows he still has a lot of work ahead to win back the trust of his teammates.
Goodwin ‘in awe’ of Oliver after dominant Dogs performance
The Dees claimed their first win of 2024 after a turbulent off-season and superstar Clayton Oliver says he still has work to do to repay the faith of his club, even after a spectacular performance.
Dees’ switch flip leaves Dogs searching for answers
The Dogs started hot, but when the Dees turned up the heat, they had no answer as Melbourne claimed their first win of the season, leaving the Dogs scratching their heads early in 2024.
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Rumour swirling AFL star ‘offered $10.5m’
A rival club is reportedly ready to make a mind-blowing contract offer to make a Demons rising star the highest paid player in the AFL.
Demons ex-president calls out ‘public campaign’ to discredit
Glen Bartlett has allegedly been subjected to threats and a public campaign to discredit him since stepping down as Melbourne president. READ THE EXPLOSIVE STATEMENT
‘Uncontrollable’: Fresh details of footy brawl
Steven May has reportedly confessed to “how badly he behaves” while drinking in the fallout of his brawl with teammate Jake Melksham.
Ladder predictor: Who will claim final spots in the top 8?
Is Carlton a genuine premiership contender or a chance to miss finals altogether? Plus, who will finish in spots 5-8? See our predicted ladder here.
AFL rules on Melksham, May punishments
The AFL has concluded its investigation into the punch-on involving Steven May and Jake Melksham. See the outcome of their investigation.
Robbo: Thrillseeking Pies capable of anything
Collingwood are different under new coach Craig McRae and they’re very exciting to watch writes Mark Robinson.
Huge injury blow for premiers
The hits keep coming for reigning AFL premiers Melbourne, with an injury to Max Gawn after three straight losses.
Power Pies will face unlikely Grundy headache
Collingwood is in the eight on a winning streak after the Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox combo dismantled Melbourne. And they have superstar Brodie Grundy to come back.
Demons captain’s fiery spray at rivals
Melbourne captain Max Gawn delivered an “out of character” spray to the Collingwood bench during Monday’s shock loss.
Malthouse: Ginnivan being ‘let down many times’ by umps
Mick Malthouse gives his honest take on the Queen’s Birthday blockbuster and the recent high-tackle dramas surrounding Jack Ginnivan.
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