‘Freakish’ Demon will only get better
The key to Melbourne kicking more goals will be improvement in a whole other area according to a Demons star not panicking after the opening-round loss.
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Dees’ plan to address forward line nightmare
Melbourne’s first hit-out in 2024 showed the side’s deficiencies in attack haven’t been fixed in the off-season, with the Demons’ forwards yet again unable to fire. Simon Goodwin says reinforcements are on the way.
Can Gawn do it on his own? Dees skipper concedes to Grundy
Max Gawn knows what the narrative will be after Brodie Grundy’s win in Thursday night’s ruck showdown. Is he or coach Simon Goodwin worried? Here’s all the fallout.
Reinforcements coming for sore, sorry Demons
After losing an important player in a bitter opening-night loss, Melbourne is hopeful of some key players being available for their bounce-back game next weekend.
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Demons sorry for restaurant brawl
The up-market French restaurant at the centre of the Steven May and Jake Melksham clash says it has finally received an apology from the brawling players.
‘Disgraceful’: Melbourne restaurant slams AFL club
An angry restaurant has fired back at the Melbourne Demons for their “weak” response after two AFL stars started fighting at dinner.
Texts reveal Roffey’s savaging of Dees players, coaches
Kate Roffey slammed Demons players and coaches in a series of savage texts to then-Melbourne president Glen Bartlett. READ THE TEXTS
Demons learn big Mac’s injury fate
Reigning premier Melbourne has gone from undefeated to losing consecutive matches and now one of its key forwards faces a lengthy stint out.
Sidelined Dees face off in street altercation
Melbourne players Steven May and Jake Melksham were involved in a heated scuffle at a posh Prahran restaurant after the Demons’ second straight loss.
AFL star banned after fight with teammate
A scuffle between teammates has resulted in a Melbourne premiership star being suspended by his club.
‘Possessed’: Moment Dees pres knew Cats were in trouble
Before the ball was bounced, Melbourne president Kate Roffey, watching the prelim from quarantine, saw Max Gawn’s eyes and knew he was about to demolish the Cats.
Dee stumble proves premiership race far from over
Two weeks ago, the reigning premiers looked home and hosed. But a pair of Melbourne losses to contenders has injected new life into the flag chase.
Premiers ‘on edge’ after first loss in 10 months
Melbourne hadn’t lost since July 2021, but premiership coach Simon Goodwin is eyeing off the perfect response to last week’s shock defeat.
Premiers to recall stars after streak ends
The end of a 17-match winning streak for Melbourne came without several premiership stars who are set to return.
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