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[ad_1] Welcome back to the Power Rankings. Reversals in rematches of last year’s preliminary finals have shaken up the top four before Round 1 even begins – so let’s see where everyone sits before the season proper. What are the Power Rankings? This is our attempt to rank every AFL club from best to worst. … Read more
[ad_1] A Victorian rival is reportedly preparing a surprise pursuit of maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver. Oliver’s recent off-field indiscretions have been well-documented, but the 26-year-old trained himself into game-shape and was picked in Simon Goodwin’s Opening Round side that played Sydney last Thursday. But, while he’s still locked into the seven-year mega contract he … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has admitted he lost trust in teammate Clayton Oliver for a period of time, but also explained the inroads he’s made in earning it back. Oliver’s tumultuous off-season has been well-documented, but even despite it, he worked his way back into game-shape to play in Opening Round against Sydney. In … Read more
[ad_1] The AFL’s inaugural Opening Round is officially in the books, and we’re all over the weekend’s biggest talking points. We witnessed a miraculous comeback at the Gabba and a Giant upset among a host of other eye-catching moments from the weekend. The big issues from Opening Round of the 2024 AFL season analysed in … Read more
[ad_1] Opening Round is here, with the AFL returning this week. The eight clubs opening the season face several key selection conundrums and injury voids to fill otherwise. Get the latest selection and injury news ahead of Opening Round in AFL Team Tips! The only place to watch every game of AFL’s Opening Round is … Read more
[ad_1] Clayton Oliver has completed his remarkable pre-season turnaround, and will be picked to face Sydney on opening night of the AFL season. Demons coach Simon Goodwin announcing at Monday’s pre-match news conference that Oliver will suit up against the Swans on Thursday. Oliver has made two appearance for the Demons reserves this pre-season, but … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne has eased past Carlton by 38 points in a dominant display to, at least for now, release some pressure off the club after a turbulent off-season. Max Gawn starred in the ruck as the Demons cruised to a 15.11 (101) to 10.3 (63) win ahead of next week’s season opener against Sydney amid … Read more
[ad_1] Clayton Oliver won’t feature in Melbourne’s last tune-up for Round 1 – and will instead likely to play in the VFL game earlier – as the Demons and Carlton announced their squads for Wednesday night’s AAMI Community Series game. In addition to Oliver, Harrison Petty, Lachie Hunter and recruit Shane McAdam are also absent … Read more
[ad_1] Perhaps a backs against the wall mentality is what Melbourne needs to rediscover its premiership-winning potential in 2024. All eyes will be on the Demons in the upcoming season after an eventful off-season, which followed a second consecutive straight sets finals exit – the first time under the current AFL finals system it has … Read more
[ad_1] Footy returns as Melbourne and Richmond square off in a match simulation showdown at Casey Fields on Sunday. After a long summer of pre-season training and planning for the 2024 campaign ahead, the two clubs get their first real opportunity to test their prospects against real competition. The clubs will play 7 periods, 4 … Read more