Dees, Bombers could yet quash ‘bitter stalemate’ over AFLW star
The Demons and Bombers have been locked in tense negotiations on a move for a premiership star which has been threatening Thursday’s deadline, but will it get done?
Melbourne
Track watch: Demon recruit worth watching, Swans sweat it up
One of the Demon’s new recruits has shone early on in the preseason as concerns still linger over the health of Melbourne’s tall timber. Meanwhile, the Swans have sweated it out on the “toughest day of the year”.
Dees board challenger lodges Federal Court action
A Melbourne board challenger has gone to court seeking an overhaul of the club’s election rules, accusing the Demons of engaging in ‘oppressive’ conduct towards ‘non-aligned’ board contenders.
Dees headed to the polls amid board election battle
Melbourne Football Club members are headed to the polls, with eight candidates vying for three seats on president Kate Roffey’s embattled board.
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Which overlooked Dees could get a call-up?
Defender Joel Smith is set to miss but the Demons can get flexible if they advance into a grand final.
The man with Melbourne’s dream in his hands
AFL legend David King has singled out one player who he believes could hold the key to the Melbourne Demons’ fortunes on Friday night.
AFL teams: Dogs’ huge out, Port makes Mitch call
Marcus Bontempelli is in but the Bulldogs have suffered another injury blow. And Port Adelaide has revealed its hand on Mitch Georgiades. See all the prelim teams plus expert tips.
Melbourne’s monster gamble ahead of prelims
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has made the final call on who will replace Joel Smith, as the Bulldogs roll the dice on a veteran ruckman.
‘Pressure on everyone’: Finals crunch hits
After 57 years in the premiership wilderness Melbourne is odds-on to advance to the AFL grand final, and the weight of expectation will come to a head on Friday night.
Bont watch: Uncertainty clouds captain decision
Luke Beveridge has not been able to quell the nerves of Dogs fans as a decision on Marcus Bontempelli’s availability sits on a knife’s edge. Here is what Bevo had to say.
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.
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