Injury crisis leaves Blues with mountain to climb against Dees
Carlton’s unsigned ruck-forward Tom De Koning has the chance to seize the No. 1 ruck mantle with Marc Pittonet headlining six forced changes for the Blues against Melbourne.
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Report: Blues staring at a raft of changes for Dees clash as injury toll is laid bare
Carlton’s task of defeating Melbourne in Round 12 has been made significantly harder following news from AFL Media's Riley Beveridge. Ollie Hollands, Nic Newman, George Hewett and Patrick Cripps all finished the loss to Sydney on the bench with a raft of injuries. But Beveridge reports that Marc...
Dees’ bold call on star midfielder
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will not play against Carlton on Friday night, but the Demons expect him to be fit to play on the King’s Birthday against Collingwood.
All things must pass
Sometimes you win a game in such filthy fashion that any evidence should be incinerated and thrown into the ocean. Sometimes you lose the same way and want players, coaches, and all associated stakeholders to be forced to watch it on repeat for the next week with their eyes forcibly held open Clockwork...
The 35-game record that suggests Dees aren’t close to the AFL’s best
Melbourne’s issues have been laid bare in 2023 despite holding a 7-4 record after 11 rounds. While that record on the surface appears reasonable as they sit inside the top four, taking a closer look at their results tells a different story. So far, the Demons have only beaten one team above 11th and...
Dockers stun Dees at the G to win four in a row
AFL: The Dockers have stunned the Melbourne Demons, to win their fourth game in a row and vault into the top 8.
Hawks pull off the impossible against Saints, Dockers down Dees in another upset
UPDATE Fremantle has caused the second boilover of Saturday afternoon in holding off a determined Melbourne outfit to the tune of seven points at the MCG. It’s safe to say the Dockers are back to where they were expected to be at the start of 2023 after knocking off two top four contenders in consecutive...
Dockers lose ‘most important player’ against Dees
AFL: The Dockers have suffered a big blow in their clash with the Demons, after star ruckman Sean Darcy was subbed out of the game with a hamstring injury.
LIVE AFL: Dockers eye repeat of season-defining upset against depleted Demons
Walyalup (Fremantle) will be hoping to replicate its stunning 2022 feat and upset Narrm (Melbourne) at the MCG on Saturday.
Robbo: Do Dees’ A-grade stars equal an A-grade team?
Twelve months ago Melbourne’s season of mediocrity kicked in.
The stats that show Gawn’s downturn and why the Demons need to come to the rescue
David King has highlighted some numbers that suggest Melbourne captain Max Gawn is currently below his best. The six-time All-Australian ruckman has not been quite as effective individually in 2023 as he shares duties with Brodie Grundy while also having nursed a knee injury earlier in the campaign. Gawn...
Two rivals linked to premiership Demon; ex–first round picks gain interest: Trade Whispers
A premiership Demon is attracting interest from several Victorian clubs, while an out of favour Blue is attracting interest with some standout performances at the lower level.
‘What’s real?’: Demons’ flag credentials exposed as star duo called out over glaring problem
Dual North Melbourne Premiership player David King has questioned Narrm’s (Melbourne) Premiership credentials, posing whether the Demons are brutal or bullies this season.
Demons could turn to son of a gun
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his club will keep taking cases to the AFL tribunal to get clarity on what players can and can’t do when it comes to contact but won’t appeal the one-game ban given to winger Lachie Hunter.
Tribunal LIVE - ‘We’re in all sorts’: AFL great’s warning as Demons star challenges bump ban
Narrm wingman Lachie Hunter will front the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday in a bid to be free to face Walyalup on Saturday.
‘I don’t regret it’: Demon stands by celebration
Port Adelaide fans had the last laugh, but Brodie Grundy says he would still wind them up with the same “shushing” gesture if he had his time again.
AFL Casualty Ward Round 11: Crucial Dogs star cops big injury blow as Dees sweat on scans for superstar
The Demons will be sweating on scans for star Clayton Oliver, who grabbed at his hamstring during the loss to Port Adelaide.
Demons to challenge Hunter suspension at AFL tribunal
Lachie Hunter bumps Connor Rozee during the R10 match between Yartapuulti and Narrm at Adelaide Oval on May 19, 2023. Picture: Getty Images Melbourne will challenge Lachie Hunter’s one-match suspension at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free him for their match against Fremantle. Hunter was reported on...
AFL Round 10 Recap: Power, Demons, and Bombers Deliver a Spectacle
Hello there, footy fanatics! Strap yourselves in for a roller coaster ride through the enthralling events of AFL Round 10, the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, a weekend that served as a delectable treat for every AFL enthusiast, brimming with thrill, excitement, and some unforgettable performances. As the weekend...
Demons to challenge Hunter suspension
Melbourne will challenge wingman Lachie Hunter’s one-match ban for his bump on Port Adelaide midfielder Connor Rozee on Friday night.