Melbourne Demons

List changesAFL veterans dropped to rookie lists

With the AFL announcing the salary cap decrease and amended rookie list rules, see all the list changes made on Wednesday.

Catherine Healey

Split the picksWhy North need to follow Freo’s draft lead

North Melbourne has the prized No. 2 pick in this year’s draft and the perfect opportunity to launch its rebuild. Jon Ralph looks at nine key issues for David Noble to address.

Jon Ralph

AFL-boundCats win race for Aussie ‘Greek Freak’

A basketball prodigy dubbed ‘the Greek Freak’ is set to join former teammate and WA rising star Luke Jackson in the AFL.

PoachedNew Dockers fitness boss announced

Fremantle has hired a new high performance manager, with Melbourne’s head of strength and conditioning Phil Merriman named to replace Jason Weber.

Catherine Healey

New dealWA rising star puts pen to paper

Rising WA footy star Luke Jackson will remain at Melbourne until at least the end of 2022 after signing a new deal this week.

Oops!AFL fans spot 12 embarrassing calendar blunders

Collingwood fans are already up in arms over the exit of stars Adam Treloar and Jaidyn Stephenson. Now they’ll get a month-long reminder in 2021 - and they are not the only club.

On the moveWho goes where? All the 2020 AFL Trade deals

Richmond’s Jack Higgins says it’s a ‘dream come true’ to join St Kilda in one of the big moves of day nine. Find out which other players head to new clubs in 2021.

Catherine Healey

Bizarre interviewPies list boss denies ‘fire sale’ claims

Collingwood list manager Ned Guy has denied the Magpies had a “fire sale” and labelled reports of salary caps issues as a “beat up” in a bizarre interview on Fox Footy tonight.

Catherine Healey and Mitchell Woodcock

Done dealBrown bids farewell to North Melbourne

The 27-year-old will link up with Melbourne for 2021 with the Kangaroos receiving picks 26 and 33, and a future fourth round pick in return.

Catherine Healey

Next chapter‘Isolated’ Hogan breaks silence on Freo struggles

Jesse Hogan is optimistic about his move to Greater Western Sydney, describing it as ‘the best move for all parties’ after a ‘disappointing’ two-year stint at Fremantle.

Jordan McArdle

Latest newsStar Giant, unwanted Pie could both fall flat

Could Jeremy Cameron be walked to the pre-season draft? And will Adam Treloar just stick it out at Collingwood? Get the latest news on the blockbuster deals of the AFL Trade period.

Catherine Healey

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The Economist
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Breaking down the true cost of Freo’s Hogan trade

The web of consequence centred on Fremantle’s dalliance with Jesse Hogan is complex, and league-bending, involving half of the teams in the AFL.

Ryan Buckland

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Glass slipper never fit Hogan’s formerly fragile feet

Not many footy clubs say no to recruiting a 23-year-old with three seasons of 40+ goals under his belt. Even if he came wrapped in a giant red flag.

Ryan Daniels

Great unknownAFL club boss warns: ‘Careers are on the line’

Melbourne Demons chief executive Gary Pert said without a set list size for next season and beyond, it left players in limbo awaiting news.

Catherine Healey

EXCLUSIVERacing princess who captured Brad Green’s heart

She’s the glamour girl featuring on Network 10’s racing carnival coverage — and also Brad Green’s new love after the shock death of his wife Anna last year. This is how Caty Price stole the former Demons captain’s heart, and how the races play a big part in their relationship.

Jackie Epstein

Moving onWhy Ben Brown and Melbourne is a good fit

North Melbourne key forward Ben Brown wants to be traded to Melbourne. It’s a big coup for the Demons who desperately need a goal-kicker, Jay Clark explains.

Jay Clark

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Mark Duffield
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Why Freo failed by not trusting first Hogan thought

MARK DUFFIELD: When it came to bringing Hogan in Freo probably should have followed that old footy adage - your first thought is your best thought.

Mark Duffield

Huge newsThe Judd-Kennedy trade: Why Eagles come out in front

Chris Judd’s announcement he was leaving West Coast sent a tidal wave of shock from the Indian to the Pacific Ocean in 2007.

Glen Quartermain

New dealAFL lists: Dees veteran has games record in sight

Nathan Jones will play on in 2021, with Melbourne announcing a new one-year deal for the former Demons skipper.

Trade whispersSecond club expresses interest in Fremantle’s Hogan

A major Victorian AFL club has reportedly ruled itself out of the running for Fremantle’s Jesse Hogan, but a second club has expressed interest.

Catherine Healey

New home?Demons emerge as front runner in Brown race

Brown, who is out of contract but not a free agent, has met with the Demons and had a medical with the club this week.

Anna Harrington

BROWNLOW SHOCKWoey admits he wishes he tied with West for 2000 Brownlow

Shane Woewodin gave himself no chance of winning the 2000 Brownlow Medal. What happened next was every kid’s dream - but he admits he wishes Scott West won it with him.

Glen Quartermain

List changesBeloved Blue to call time on career

Few Carlton players have been as universally loved by fans as Matthew Kreuzer. But after an extended battle with injuries, the big ruckman is preparing to tell teammates he will retire.

Jay Clark