The Dees have walked a tightrope with Clayton Oliver and he can whinge and moan if he wants about a failed trade, but he must be ready to give his best to the Dees in 2025, writes Mark Robinson.
Two fringe Lions loom as the key to Brisbane pulling off a bumper trade and draft combination. CALLUM DICK looks at why Harry Sharp’s request to join Melbourne will benefit the premiers.
Having trained with Melbourne last year and hitting it off with Kozzy Pickett, a dasher from the Northern Territory could make history at the draft this November.
Geoff Freeman was Melbourne vice-president under Glen Bartlett and has declared his interest in taking over as president of the embattled club.
With another star Demon’s season ended through injury, Melbourne’s coach has declared how he’ll turn the club around.
The drums have started beating about troubles at Melbourne and one premiership winner has officially requested to leave.
A Melbourne premiership player has formally requested a trade, in another blow for the Demons as their fall from grace continues.
Stars linked with moves. Claims of infighting and festering culture problems. One Demons great says he’s had enough and wants the club to launch a “top to bottom” review.
One commentator said hell would have to freeze over for Melbourne to trade Christian Petracca and the club has responded to the speculation.
Melbourne has rubbished reports Christian Petracca could leave in a letter to members, with CEO Gary Pert confirming talks were had with senior figures on how to improve the club.
As the Demons struggle through a dismal season, a bombshell report on their superstar midfielder has rocked the AFL.
Both of Melbourne’s final two games are set to be dead rubbers with no impact on finals, but there’s a key reason skipper Max Gawn won’t skip them.
With their finals hopes snuffed out, the Demons’ coach had strong thoughts on how they would approach their final two games.
Port Adelaide has dealt Melbourne a second heartbreaking loss in three weeks after Jason Horne-Francis and Zak Butters took over in a thrilling final term. But CHRIS CAVANAGH is far from convinced.
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