Melbourne Demons
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AFLW
Britney freed: Bulldog beats dangerous tackle charge at AFLW tribunal
Western Bulldogs midfielder Britney Gutknecht has had her charge of a dangerous tackle on Sydney’s Paige Sheppard dismissed at the AFLW tribunal on Tuesday night.
- by Marnie Vinall
Latest
Melbourne coach Goodwin angered by unfounded drug rumours
Simon Goodwin was angered and frustrated at rumours circulating about him using illicit drugs when senior Melbourne Football Club officials raised them with him on the eve of the 2021 season.
- by Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
Spurred towards victory? Hawks coach Mitchell to spend time at Tottenham
After a busy trade period, Hawthorn coaches Sam Mitchell and Adrian Hickmott are in the UK to visit Tottenham Hotspur.
- by Peter Ryan
Max Gawn defends Demons culture after Smith’s positive drug test
Melbourne are facing scrutiny after forward Joel Smith returned a positive drug test, but Max Gawn is confident the club will overcome the adversity.
- by Peter Ryan
Updated
AFL 2023
Demons player Joel Smith tested positive for cocaine; new Blues player faces drug possession charge
Joel Smith has been provisionally suspended after he returned a positive test for cocaine. Separately, Carlton revealed Elijah Hollands has been served with a notice to face court in relation to possession of an illicit substance.
- by Jake Niall, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
Opinion
AFL 2023
Entrecote, Oliver, and now Smith: Do the Demons have a culture problem?
Whatever the fate of Joel Smith, and whatever an examination of the evidence in his case brings, the Demons should not avoid an examination of themselves.
- by Jake Niall
Analysis
Trading and drafting
Steven May described the Dees’ list as ‘unbelievable’. But is it?
Melbourne’s depth has taken a hit for the second straight trade period. Do the Demons still have the “unbelievable” list Steven May raves about?
- by Marc McGowan
Updated
AFL 2023
Demons star Clayton Oliver discharged from hospital after suffering a seizure
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver was transported to Footscray Hospital by ambulance following a medical episode but has since been discharged.
- by Sam McClure, Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
Adams and Grundy reunite in Sydney as Saints wait on Gresham
Former Magpie teammates reunite at Sydney while the Saints are keen to find out what the Bombers are willing to offer restricted free agent Jade Gresham.
- by Peter Ryan, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall
Pies’ shock swoop for Docker Schultz, Duursma’s desire to become a Don
Collingwood quickly become the centre of attention on the opening day of the trade period after Dockers forward Lachie Schultz requested a trade to the Magpies. Meanwhile, a Port young gun wants to become a Bomber.
- by Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan, Marc McGowan and Jon Pierik
Allergic reaction lands Steven May in hospital
The Demons defender spent a night in hospital but was released in good health after suffering an allergic reaction.
- by Peter Ryan