“It was a brave call to make”: Demons pull attacking ace from their sleeve
“There’s still a lot of growth in his game, we’re hopeful we’ve found one there.”
Melbourne Demons
AFL MRO: Tiger to expect charge for hit on Demons star
Should he be suspended for the action?
Golf chats with Dusty, ‘shocking’ half and coach’s ‘mulligan’: Dees gun goes inside strange AFL clash
When Steven May and Dustin Martin are matched up on each other in the middle of the MCG, there’s no chirp or trash talk. Only a chat about when they’re going for a hit on the golf course.
The ‘boggy’ issue Dees need to address to smoke them in September
Goodwin could chuckle at how his Demons butchered the ball against Richmond, but it will be no laughing matter should there be a repeat in the next fortnight.
Doubts over new approach emerge as challenging fortnight awaits ‘clunky’ Demons
Dual premiership Kangaroo David King has questioned whether Melbourne’s new aggressive ball movement suits its playing list, but insists the Dees still have ample time to finetune it.
Footy Fix: Tigers try to drag Dees down to their level and beat them with experience – and it nearly works
There’s an old saying that you should never argue with an idiot, because they’ll drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. Up until half time on Anzac Day Eve, Melbourne were doing a pretty fine job of being the arguers in this analogy, with Richmond sticking pridefully...
Grading every player as Dees take care of Tigers in Anzac Eve clash
Melbourne have run over the top of Richmond to win 42-85 in Wednesday night’s Anzac Eve clash at the MCG. With both sides coming off the bye, the first half was a bit of a tug-of-war as neither team could get ahead as Richmond entered the main break one point ahead. The early going was plagued by skill...
LIVE AFL: Dees, Tigers, collide in Anzac Day Eve blockbuster amid mass changes
Melbourne and Richmond face off at the MCG on Wednesday night for a huge Anzac Dat Eve clash with plenty at stake for both sides.
AFL News: Reid on track to be $1 million teenager, Cats star makes contract call, Yze cops flak before Demons reunion
West Coast are set to rest No.1 draft pick Harley Reid against the Suns this weekend as the hype surrounding his breakout season hype goes into overdrive to ensure he is ready for the blockbuster against the Bombers the following round. And the 19-year-old could become a very rich teenager very quickly...
The Roar’s AFL expert tips and predictions, Anzac Day Eve: Dees or Tigers to kick off the longest weekend?
It’s a festival of footy as Anzac Round dawns, with matches to be played across a whopping five days in 2024’s most spread-out ‘weekend’ of action. That’s good news for some, bad news for others – like say, those poor souls whose job it is to write something on...
AFL round seven teams: Demons leave out Brown
Our experts have entered their tips for the nine games of round seven. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear.
Huge Dees boosts; Tigers swing axe for Anzac Day Eve blockbuster: Rd 7 Teams
Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver has been named to play in his side’s blockbuster Anzac Day Eve showdown with Richmond despite undergoing finger surgery over the bye as the Tigers have swung the axe.
Tigers wheel out new plan to combat Gawn-sized problem, Demons make three changes
Richmond and Melbourne have both made multiple changes for Anzac Day Eve. The Tigers and Demons are set to open Round 7 on Wednesday under the MCG lights and are coming off losses in their last game. As flagged by Adem Yze on SEN Breakfast, Richmond has named former captain Dylan Grimes and star midfielder...
Forgotten Demon “knocking on the door” as Melbourne weigh up changes
Melbourne will make at least one change for Thursday's clash with Richmond.
Cameron learns Tribunal fate for dumping tackle on star Demon
Charlie Cameron has won his AFL Tribunal hearing for a rough conduct charge and is available to take on Geelong this weekend. The star small forward had received a one-match ban from Match Review Officer Michael Christian for a dumping tackle on Melbourne defender Jake Lever in Round 5 during Brisbane’s...
Young Demon signs new deal
The forward is set to remain in red and blue.
Talented Demon turns down the lure of home to lock away Melbourne future
Jacob van Rooyen has resisted the lure of home to sign a four-year contract extension at Melbourne that ties him to the club until 2029. Already contracted until 2025, van Rooyen – who hails from Perth and played his junior footy with Claremont – has recommitted to the Demons in a major show of faith...
Intense demands on Dees, Pies; here comes Harley: Key takeouts from round five
You may have heard of No.1 draft pick Harley Reid. On Sunday, he showed he’s both a monster and a surgeon on the field. Plus, the Lion who had a breakout game against Melbourne and the fixture demands on Collingwood and Melbourne.
‘Should’ve driven him to the airport’: Do Dees regret rejecting deal, and is top 7 locked? AFL Rd 5 Talking Pts
A dour defeat has a big trade question emerging - over the deal that didn’t happen.
Rough landing
I'm a subscriber to the 'marathon not sprint' philosophy, but if there's ever a time to nervously tug at your collar it's after seeing your team limp to the bye after six games. I've been terrified about our depth all season, this was a frightening vision of what things could look like by August if we're...