Robbo: Swamped by chaos, Dees can no longer bury their heads
No more denials. No more killing the messenger. No more shutting up shop and hoping it will go away. The Demons need to urgently self-assess, writes Mark Robinson.
Melbourne
Drug fallout: Smith ‘knows he’s stuffed up’ as ban looms
Sources close to Joel Smith say he will be ‘owning his decision’ after failing a drug test, as details emerge about his expected suspension.
‘Not invited’: Bartlett snubbed from swanky AFL send-off
Former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett was snubbed from a farewell send-off for retired club bosses hosted by the AFL commission.
Cause of star’s ’medical episode’ revealed
Melbourne Demons star Clayton Oliver has been released from hospital following an incident in Melbourne which has now been revealed.
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‘Pressure on everyone’: Finals crunch hits
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Bont watch: Uncertainty clouds captain decision
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Melbourne looking to exorcise demons of old
Melbourne is looking to exorcise the demons from its 2018 preliminary final as it pushes to end a premiership drought of 57 years.
Coach’s surprising finals admission
Chris Scott knows about preliminary finals and the premiership-winning coach says they can be the most nerve-racking games of all.
Star’s ‘crazy’ prediction for AFL final
The Demons and Cats have a history of close encounters and Melbourne’s skipper says he expects the trend to continue on Friday.
Why Brown chose Dees over Dons, Dockers
After a brutal exit meeting from North Melbourne, several clubs pitched for Ben Brown’s services in 2021. But Simon Goodwin’s presentation stood out.
Malthouse: Why Dees look unrecognisable from last year
There’s one element to Melbourne’s football that makes them almost unrecognisable from last season, MICK MALTHOUSE writes.
Omen? Dees flag found after 57 years
After being stolen from the roof of the MCC in 1964 by a cheeky kid, and used as a bedspread, the Demon’s “grand old flag” has been found. This is the incredible, secret story.
Flag favs ‘disengage’ as former captain sweats
Melbourne players are trying to go in to cruise control this week but for one former captain there’s lots of decisions to be made.
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