Straight sets stunner: Was this the greatest ever AFLW game?
Geelong has held its nerve under almighty pressure to deny a fast-finishing Melbourne in one of the greatest ever AFLW games. Recap the thrilling finish.
Melbourne
Desperate Dees chase forward spark
Frustration is building at Melbourne but the Demons say they know what’s coming in their semi-final against Geelong on Sunday.
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.
‘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.
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‘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.
Malthouse: Is Gawn the most popular player in Australia?
Max Gawn is modest, expresses himself well, doesn’t have a fake bone in his body and might just hold Melbourne’s premiership hopes in his massive hands, Mick Malthouse writes.
‘No one wanted me’: Star’s sad admission
In the lead-up to the grand final, Demons star Tom McDonald has admitted he was once unsure if he’d be playing AFL at all in 2021.
‘No way he’d miss it’: Injured Demon doesn’t train
A rolled ankle forced one Melbourne forward to walk laps and watch on as his teammates continued their Grand Final preparations in Perth.
‘Fair bit of pressure’: Grand Final switch flicked
After a week of training, then lazing by the pool in Perth, it’s go time for both AFL grand-finalists, who are stepping things up a gear.
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