Bayley Fritsch settles heavyweight clash with miracle goal as Melbourne edge Geelong in a thriller

Melbourne star Bayley Fritsch has kicked a miraculous goal to seal a thrilling eight-point win over Geelong. In a heavyweight clash that seemed destined for an epic finish, Fritsch dribbled a goal from the boundary line with three minutes remaining to put his side nine points ahead. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Fritsch’s incredible goal. Stream … Read more

Melbourne spearhead Ben Brown left out of Anzac Eve blockbuster as Richmond swing changes

Melbourne spearhead Ben Brown has been dumped from the side to play Richmond in the Anzac Eve blockbuster on Wednesday night. Brown has kicked just six goals from five games this year, and last start against Brisbane failed to record a single kick until the last quarter. Scroll below for all the ins and outs. … Read more

AFL injury update: Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver cleared to play, Western Bulldogs spearhead Jamarra Ugle-Hagan no certainty

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has been cleared to face Richmond in Round 7, while there is mixed news for a pair of sidelined key forwards ahead of this weekend’s AFL matches. Oliver underwent minor surgery on his troublesome finger this month while the Demons enjoyed an extended 13-day break during their early season bye round. … Read more

Tribunal chair ‘troubled’ by Melbourne’s argument as Kysaiah Pickett’s one-match ban stands

Melbourne have failed in their bid to overturn Kysaiah Pickett’s one-match ban and he will miss Thursday night’s blockbuster against Brisbane. Pickett was last Friday suspended for a high bump on Adelaide’s Jake Soligo, with match review officer Michael Christian grading the incident as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact. Pickett jumped off the … Read more

Melbourne melt hearts with subtle tribute to Angus Brayshaw ahead of season-opener against Sydney

Melbourne have quietly paid tribute to recently retired midfielder Angus Brayshaw ahead of Thursday night’s season-opener against Sydney. Brayshaw was forced to call time on his career two weeks ago after extensive neurological testing showed his brain had deteriorated since he was concussed in last year’s finals. The 28-year-old penned an emotional open letter declaring … Read more

Clayton Oliver named to play in AFL match simulation against Melbourne, just weeks after return

Melbourne has named Clayton Oliver for their pre-season match simulation against Richmond on Sunday, just three weeks since he returned to the club. Oliver had been absent from the club while dealing with a host of personal issues that date as far back as last year. The superstar midfielder had an injury-riddled season in 2023 … Read more