Blues superstar makes history, joins Demons gun as cover stars of new AFL video game
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca and Carlton AFLW gun Darcy Vescio have been unveiled as the cover stars of the newest AFL video game.
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“A bit of bad blood”: Recently retired Lion lifts lid on Demons rivalry
Recently retired Brisbane midfielder Mitch Robinson is excited about Friday night’s big game at the Gabba against Melbourne. After last year’s semi-final upset which saw the Lions knock off the fancied Demons in Melbourne, Robinson says there’s a genuine rivalry building between the two teams. After...
Dees at war: Goody’s medical episode, Eddie’s TV warning
Glen Bartlett has had a ‘gutful’. For the first time he details claims Melbourne turned on him, while opening up on the ‘bull****’ media leaks he believes brought him down.
Banned Demon’s coach tells players ‘bump is dead’
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin warned his players about avoiding big bumps on opponents before livewire Kysaiah Pickett’s high hit on Western Bulldogs Bailey Smith ended with a big ban.
‘I did speak to the playing group’: Simon Goodwin asks Dees to avoid bumping due to suspension risk
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin warned his players about avoiding big bumps on opponents before livewire Kysaiah Pickett’s high hit on Western Bulldogs Bailey Smith ended with a big ban.
“I think it is, yeah”: The bump is dead, declares Demons coach
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the bump as we know it is dead and he's discouraged his players from bringing it out in games. Goodwin’s forward Kysaiah Pickett received a two-game suspension for a bump that floored Bulldog Bailey Smith, who was able to get up and play out the game. Pickett...
Watch: Goodwin to address shock Demons revelations
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is about to face the media following the latest revelations about the club.
‘Fight isn’t there’: Dogs’ tall forwards urged to get ‘nasty’ after meek Dees showing
The Western Bulldogs’ tall forward line has been urged to play with an “edge” after a 50-point loss to Melbourne in Round 1.
Demons hand Dogs big loss in opening match
AFL: The Melbourne Demons have had a strong start to their 2023 campaign, with a strong victory over the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.
Demons find their round one groove but Pickett faces likely suspension
After paying the ultimate price on grand final day two years ago, the Western Bulldogs were punished again as the Demons bolted away in the second half to open their season with an ominous 50-point win.
Fast-firing Demons too good for disjointed Bulldogs at the MCG
Melbourne has made a strong start to their 2023 campaign, taking down a re-tooled Bulldogs outfit by 50 points in Saturday night’s blockbuster. The stage looked to be set for yet another close game in Round 1 after the first half, with the Dees and Dogs trading the lead back and forth as momentum swung...
‘The action is no good’: Dees star reported for late bump as nervous wait looms
Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett faces a nervous wait for the Match Review Officer’s verdict after being reported for a late hit on Bulldogs star Bailey Smith.
LIVE AFL: New four-headed Dogs monster to be unleashed as depleted Dees face tough task
The Western Bulldogs will be hoping its new, ominous weapon can exposed an injury-hit Melbourne on Saturday night as the two finals contenders clash at the MCG.
“Worse than a niggle”: Healy's mail on star Demon's injury
Melbourne defender Steven May’s injury could be worse than first feared according to SEN Sportsday’s Gerard Healy. After reports suggested May was battling calf tightness and was in doubt for Saturday’s Round 1 clash against the Western Bulldogs, Healy says he’s heard the two-time All-Australian’s injury...
“Hallmarks of Luke Jackson 2.0”: Why Demons should be concerned about Pickett call
Is Kysaiah Pickett set to leave Melbourne once his contract expires at the end of the season? Top AFL journalist Mitch Cleary believes it’s a live chance just one off-season on from Luke Jackson departing the club for Fremantle. In what he described as history repeating itself, Cleary is seeing similarities...
Blues robbed, but key pair to face Tigers; Demons to go without premiership trio
Carlton pair Mitch McGovern and Jack Martin are certain starters to face Richmond, but not all is going according to plan at the club.
Demons trio sidelined
Melbourne star Christian Salem has been sidelined due to illness. (Sports Media Image/Marcel Berens) INJURED premiership trio Jack Viney, Bayley Fritsch and Christian Salem will miss Melbourne’s AFL season opener against the Western Bulldogs at the MCG. Fritsch has been battling a foot issue since it...
Star trio ruled out for Demons
Melbourne will begin a 2023 premiership campaign fuelled by “purpose” without Jack Viney, Bailey Fritsch and Christian Salem on Saturday after the trio were ruled out by coach Simon Goodwin.
Why the Demons will be a “pretty hard team to stop” in 2023
Lachie Hunter is expecting Melbourne to be a very difficult team to beat in 2023. The 28-year-old wingman joined the Demons from the Western Bulldogs last trade period and has hit the ground running at his second club, impressing during his first pre-season in the red and blue. The Dees, who won the...
The Yze effect: Why star-studded Dees want to spread midfield load
Melbourne endured a disappointing finish to last year as the reigning premiers, but went to work in the off-season to figure out their failings. One of them, they believe, was their much-vaunted midfield rotation.