Talent or system? Dees forward connection issues still a mystery
The Demons’ mid-forward connection issues are well documented, but with no apparent change in strategy, will they improve? Jon Ralph analyses the Demons’ list for 2024.
Melbourne
‘Closed shop’: Dees board challenger demands overhaul
A Melbourne board challenger has called for an overhaul of the club’s director election system, declaring in-house candidates are given an unfair advantage.
Rozee, Butters or Wines? The stars in line to lead Port
Port is in the market for a new captain in 2024 but who are the candidates? Every club’s big captaincy questions answered.
Truth behind star’s shock hospitalisation
Demons star Clayton Oliver has come clean after he was linked to a shock trade move and the reasons behind his shock collapse.
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‘Unnerving’: Star’s sneaky dig at AFL
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How Dees erased their laughing stock status
The Melbourne Demons stand one win away from their first premiership in 57 years, and according to their skipper, one man has been a key catalyst.
Fritsch’s path of redemption after finals heartbreak
After Goodwin delivered Fritsch’s finals axing on his doorstep the manner in which the young Dee responded has prepared him for the biggest game of his life.
‘Ripple effect’: Secrets to stunning Melbourne success
Injury clouds have lifted over two key Demons as the secrets to Melbourne’s run to the AFL Grand Final were revealed.
‘New levels’: Star Bulldog amazes teammates
Bailey Smith showed he had ice in his veins with a game-winning goal against Brisbane and one teammate has been blown away by his clutch finals work.
‘Exhaust him’ – crucial mission for Grand Final success
Melbourne captain Max Gawn’s preliminary final performance was so stunning, the Western Bulldogs have put extra time in to stopping him in the AFL Grand Final.
Star Demon meditating for GF success
Jake Lever’s first AFL Grand Final experience didn’t go to plan but now the All-Australian Melbourne defender has a secret weapon in his preparation for the decider.
‘Ruthless bloody game’ but no regrets on GF miss
He stands as the biggest hard-luck story of the AFL Grand Final and former Melbourne captain Nathan Jones has opened up on leaving his team.
Luckless AFL star shows his ‘true character’
Josh Bruce had every right to be preparing for a grand final this weekend but instead of kicking up a stink, the injured Bulldog is knuckling down.
Cornes’ savage AFL grand final call
Port Adelaide Power great Kane Cornes has weighed into the premiership medal debate ahead of next week’s AFL grand final.
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