Surgery for Oliver as Demons confirm extent of Salem setback
Melbourne have provided an update on two senior players.
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‘Didn’t look like us’: Coach Simon Goodwin’s humbling admission as Dees 'exposed’
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Brisbane “exposed” ongoing deficiencies in the Demons’ game as their winning run screeched to a halt at the MCG on Thursday night.
Did Adelaide dodge a bullet after offering two first rounders for struggling Demon?
After Adelaide reportedly offered two first round picks for Harrison Petty in last year’s trade period, would they be breathing a sigh of relief right now? The Melbourne forward had a dirty night against Brisbane on Thursday, failing to register a disposal until late in the fourth quarter. He has been...
Lion mocks 'crybaby' Demons player
Brisbane Lions player Noah Answerth seemed to mock Demons player Harrison Petty over a 2022 incident.
Footy Fix: Fagans finest hour? How the Lions gave the Dees – and Simon Goodwin – the mother of all baths
19 months ago, a banged-up Brisbane came to the MCG as heavy underdogs, faced a formidable Melbourne outfit that stood among the premiership favourites, and emerged with their greatest triumph under Chris Fagan. This latest victory over the Demons on their own turf, from equally unlikely odds, might...
AFL 2024 round five LIVE updates: Melbourne Demons, Brisbane Lions test finals claims in MCG showdown
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Lions play at the MCG.
Brisbane back fighting for their season in blockbuster return to MCG vs Demons — LIVE AFL
Perennial contenders collide to open Round 5 but after much different starts to the season, as Brisbane tries to keep its season on track against Melbourne.
Questions to ponder ahead of Round 5: Are we sleeping on the Cats, Will West Coast’s pain continue and How good are the Dees’ forwards?
As the season starts to take shape and gain momentum ahead of round 5, let’s ponder some of the fascinating storylines ahead of this weekend. Melbourne v Brisbane Has Melbourne rectified their forward line struggles?For the previous two years, it has seemed the one thing preventing Melbourne...
Dees unleash debutant while Pickett gets put on notice
Melbourne will unleash one of its top draft picks against Brisbane under the MCG lights.
AFL round five teams and tips: Demons lob for a debutant
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round five. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs.
Debutant named as Demons and Lions reveal teams for Round 5 opener
The teams are officially in for the Round 5 clash between Melbourne and Brisbane at the MCG on Thursday night. The in-form Demons are hoping to go 5-1 after their win against Adelaide while the Lions will be desperate to find themselves at 2-3 after winning their first game of the campaign last weekend...
AFL Round 5 Teams: Exciting Dees draftee’s debut locked in; Brisbane avoids injury worry for must-win clash
Melbourne will hand a debut to their second 2023 first-round pick, Koltyn Tholstrup, in Thursday night’s blockbuster against Brisbane.
‘Appetite to learn’: Demons to work on Kysaiah Pickett’s technique after latest ban
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Kysaiah Pickett will “continue to improve” on his contested ball technique as the Demons scramble to replace him ahead of a Thursday night blockbuster against Brisbane.
Report: Blues and Dees chasing free agent Swans forward
Carlton, Melbourne and the two South Australian clubs Adelaide and Port Adelaide are reportedly attempting to lure Sydney forward Will Hayward at the end of the season. The 25-year-old goal kicker is a restricted free agent and Tom Morris reports that there is a lot of interest in acquiring his services....
‘I’m scared of training with him’; Demons superstar defends Pickett after another ban
Melbourne Demons superstar Christian Petracca has backed in suspended teammate Kysaiah Pickett, despite lingering questions over the livewire’s technique when applying pressure on opposition players.
‘Stupidest one yet’: Verdict in for Pickett as Dees’ bizarre Tribunal case savaged
Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett’s one match suspension for a high bump on Adelaide’s Jake Soligo has been upheld by the AFL Tribunal. The Demons attempted to argue the impact, which was graded as ‘medium’ by Match Review Officer Michael Christian, should instead be considered...
‘Dumb thing to do’: Dees’ Pickett facing yet another ban in ‘really difficult’ appeal — Tribunal LIVE
Melbourne star forward Kysaiah Pickett is staring down a third suspension in just over a season, with the club desperately trying to free him for Thursday night’s blockbuster clash with Brisbane. Live updates below from 5pm AEST!
Amid criticism about their off-field ‘culture’, the Dees have created an on-field one that could propel them to another flag
After dominating for most of the night and leading by as much as 33 points, Melbourne found themselves against a fast-coming siege from Adelaide who had kicked the last three goals to close the deficit with over five minutes to go. As the Crows once again looked to go quickly through the middle,...
Why Eagles should be haunted by letting local product McVee get to Demons in 2022 Rookie Draft
Gerard Healy can’t understand how West Coast missed Melbourne defender Judd McVee in the 2022 Rookie Draft. McVee was selected at pick No. 18 in that Rookie Draft out of Geraldton and East Fremantle in the WAFL. West Coast had pick 10 in that draft but passed on the chance to select any player, let alone...
AFL News: Dees to challenge Pickett ban, league ponders sanction for Power forward’s homophobic slur
Melbourne will challenge Kysaiah Pickett’s one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the gun forward for their bumper clash with the Brisbane Lions. But Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty’s suspension for rough conduct, with the forward sidelined for the Blues’ home game...