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Footy factoryPremiumDemons’ East Freo Judd-ernaut grows to four

Melbourne’s blue-and-white connection grew to four in Friday morning’s AFL rookie draft with silky-skilled East Fremantle half-back Judd McVee getting picked up.

Jordan McArdle

First-rounderVideoJacob’s ladder: Can van Rooyen climb into premiers’ line-up?

After breaking into the draft’s first round, Jacob van Rooyen’s goal is now to break into the side that won last season’s premiership.

Braden Quartermaine

Father-sonWoewodin opts to follow in dad’s footsteps

WA’s Taj Woewodin wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and has nominated Melbourne as his club of choice ahead of next month’s AFL Draft.

Catherine Healey

Border restrictionsPremiumHow McGowan could hinder Eagles’ premiership tilt

The AFL season already looks to be headed into chaos as WA threatens to lock its borders, leaving both Perth teams to deal with another long season on the road.

Jon Ralph

AFLAFL star’s hilarious response to birth

Max Gawn led the Demons to their first premiership in more than half a century this year and now he has even more reason to celebrate.

Jasper Bruce

New deal loomsPremiumDemons coach eyes monster contract upgrade

Demons CEO says club has made strong progress on talks to secure coach Simon Goodwin on a new deal - with a big pay rise.

Jon Ralph

AFL‘Full capacity’: Huge news for Demons fans

Melbourne fans were denied the chance to get close to the club’s first AFL premiership cup in 57 years, but that’s about to change.

 

COVID crackdownPremiumNic Nat: ‘I’ve always been for everyone to have a choice’

West Coast star Nic Naitanui predicts it will be an “interesting” lead up to the 2022 season, as players who chose not to be vaccinated face an uncertain future in the AFL.

Braden Quartermaine

ROAD TO THE DRAFT PremiumAFL list limbo: The big decisions your club must make

AFL list bosses are making the tough calls on players as they crunch the numbers on their squads. How many spots are left?

Marc McGowan

Taking stockPremiumThe winners and losers from the AFL’s Trade Period

As the dust settles on the trade period, now is the time to look at who did well and who has work to do.

Craig O'Donoghue

Dodgy documentsPremiumHow ex-AFL star was dragged into WA border breach drama

A former top-flight footballer has been interviewed by police over a WA border breach sparked by two Demons fans desperate to attend the AFL grand final in Perth.

Tim Clarke

‘WHY NOT!’PremiumBarassi dreams of back-to-back for beloved Dees

Melbourne legend Ron Barassi has spoken of his pride in the Demons’ 2021 premiership side and has urged them to set their eyes on a back-to-back win.

Glenn McFarlane

Duo in custodyCommentsPremiumGawn reveals Dees’ shock at ‘COVID breacher’ GF stunt

Max Gawn has revealed players were confused by prominent Demons supporter Hayden Burbank’s presence in the change rooms, as he remains locked in a WA jail awaiting trial.

Nick Smart

Matching tattoos?Birthday boy Jackson among Demons to inked in Perth

Seven of Melbourne’s premiership stars have immortalised their drought-breaking flag in ink, with one Demon opting to emblazon his butt cheek with the club logo. 

Samantha Rogers

Caught on cameraVideoCommentsPremiumPremiership star refused entry to Freo nightclub

Video of the WA-raised Melbourne player shows him restrained by a friend in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Shannon Hampton

PASSIONATE COACH PremiumHow Choco’s skill and enthusiasm helped Demons

Port Adelaide premiership Mark Williams appeared lost to the AFL, but Melbourne dragged him back to the game and now he’s part of another flag.

Craig O'Donoghue

Strict stancePremiumNT considers charges for ‘breachers’ snapped at Optus

Two Melbourne football fans who allegedly breached quarantine restrictions to watch the AFL grand final and party with the victors could also face criminal charges in the Northern Territory.

Bethany Hiatt

On a highVideoPremiumUp, cup, and away! Demons bid farewell to WA

Five days after rising with the premiership cup, Max Gawn again rose with the trophy - this time up a Perth Airport escalator - as the bulk of the Demons players and coaches departed WA. SEE THE PICS

Eliza Reilly

Matching tattoos?Birthday boy Jackson among Demons to get inked in Perth

Seven of Melbourne’s premiership stars have immortalised their drought-breaking flag in ink, with one Demon opting to emblazon his butt cheek with the club logo. 

Samantha Rogers

‘Selfish and contemptible’PremiumGrand final ‘COVID breachers’ to be locked up for weeks

A prominent Melbourne restaurateur and his financial planner who allegedly used falsified IDs and snuck into Perth to attend the AFL grand final will remain behind bars for at least another two weeks.

Daryna Zadvirna

STAR DEMON PremiumWhy I hid my Norm Smith: Petracca

Grand final hero Christian Petracca has revealed the reason why he ‘tucked’ his Norm Smith Medal away during Melbourne’s premiership celebrations.

Glenn McFarlane

GRAND OLD FLAGPremiumDemons set to reward premiership stars

Melbourne are set to offer life membership to the club’s premiership players after securing the Demons’ drought-breaking flag - including seven-gamer Jake Bowey.

Samantha Rogers

‘Isn’t it funny?’VideoFrom ‘unwanted’ forwards to Dees premiership players

Melbourne forward Tom McDonald tried to leave at the end of 2021 but was forced to return to the Demons due to a lack of interest from rival AFL clubs.

Justin Chadwick

‘It felt far-fetched’ PremiumEx-Docker Langdon admits he’d given up on premiership dream

Former Fremantle midfielder Ed Langdon has admitted he had given up on premiership success, forcing himself to stop dreaming of a grand final before Melbourne’s win over the Western Bulldogs.

Eliza Reilly