Melbourne’s engine room was once the most powerful force in football. Not anymore. The Dees promised a revival in 2024, but it’s all gone wrong early. Jay Clark finds out how in The Tackle.
The Demons are in crisis mode after back-to-back smashings, but that won’t deter them from their goal of September footy, while also remaining confident one of their stars is going nowhere.
A controversial call in Melbourne’s loss to the Gold Coast had fans up in arms and adamant a team was dudded by a buzzer beater.
Simon Goodwin has been criticised for inviting questions about Max Gawn’s private life in a cryptic post-match press conference. Now, the Demons coach has spoken publicly for the first time.
Simon Goodwin’s post-game remarks surrounding captain Max Gawn have taken an ugly turn with the skipper left blindsided.
After years of pain, misery and chronic club turmoil, North Melbourne, maybe the Clarko era is officially underway at the Kangaroos after putting Melbourne to the sword.
A comment from Demons coach Simon Goodwin regarding a private matter has stirred the rumour mill surrounding star ruckman Max Gawn.
It was a heartbreaking start to 2025 after a lean 2024, but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident of his side’s path despite their loss to GWS.
He may not have had the result he wanted, but Christian Petracca showed he hasn’t lost any touch in his first game back from injury – while being thrilled with his ‘infectious’ young teammates.
New faces in an opening round match are expected but Melbourne are taking it to new levels in a bid to get their season started with a bang.
Clayton Oliver has spoken candidly of the difficulties he faced during 2024 and the annoyance he felt at being dangled as trade bait by Melbourne.
This is shaping as one of the biggest years in AFL trade history, with four of the AFL’s best young talents potentially up for grabs. JON RALPH examines the state of play.
The Demons missed finals for 11 years running from 2007-2017 because, simply, they didn’t have many good players. Josh Barnes picks his team of the century avoiding those forgettable years.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Luke Jackson will stay in purple, but clubs will still circle the 23-year-old star. Here’s what he’s told the Dockers and the latest on if a move might happen.
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