‘Must stop’: AFL boss blasts ‘unacceptable’ talk
Melbourne’s CEO has spoken out, defending coach Simon Goodwin from “false rumours” and explaining the handling of Clayton Oliver.
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The text that exposes hole in Dees’ Bartlett story
Melbourne has portrayed Glen Bartlett as a troublemaker who unfairly hounded Simon Goodwin. But a text from the CEO exposes holes in the club’s narrative. SEE THE MESSAGE
Embattled Demons score million dollar AFL pay day
The Melbourne Football Club has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons recently, but thanks to their AFLW team, the whole club is now a million dollars richer.
Demons make best pitch yet for Eagles’ prized pick one
Melbourne has made a serious play for West Coast’s pick one, potentially leapfrogging the Kangaroos. So what have they offered to secure Harley Reid?
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Dons’ still in the dark about Hind availability
The Bombers are no clearer about Nick Hind’s finals future after his supermarket stop over locked him out Essendon’s flight to Launceston.
Demons make a play for Adelaide hearts
The AFL minor premier says there are hundreds of reasons for Adelaideans to forget an age old rivalry – if just for one day – when they clash with Brisbane at the Oval.
All-Australian snub costs Stringer $50k
It has been dubbed one of the greatest blunders by All-Australian selectors in years and Jake Stringer’s snub came with a huge cost for the star Bomber.
Power fans snap up tickets but still time to see Lions v Dees
Port Adelaide fans did not wait long after Oval crowd numbers were boosted for tonight’s match – but tickets are still available for Saturday’s Brisbane v Melbourne clash.
Lions won’t be failures in Fagan’s eyes
The Brisbane Lions have made the top four for the third successive season in their quest for their first premiership since 2003.
Best and worst umpires for your team revealed
Which umpires will your team want blowing the whistle in September? Exclusive figures reveal the best and worst umpires for every flag contender.
Unlikely icons spurring on Dees
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has revealed the two sporting icons motivating his side ahead of the finals, and they’re not who you’d expect.
Finals heavyweights could escape strict SA restriction
Melbourne, Geelong and Brisbane could be allowed early access into South Australia as the government works through a slight easing of its AFL restrictions.
Star torched for unforgivable blunder
In Geelong’s spectacular last-minute meltdown against Melbourne, one star’s failure has been exposed as a “really bad mistake”.
What star said to captain will melt your heart
Amid the chaotic final seconds of Melbourne’s win over Geelong, one player gave his captain a heartwarming message of reassurance.
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