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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

SEE THE PICTURESPremiumPetracca ‘felt like a rockstar’ as Demons celebrated in Perth

Melbourne star and Norm Smith medallist Christian Petracca has revealed the moment he’s enjoyed the most after winning the 2021 premiership and shared what the post-match celebrations have been like.

Samantha Rogers

HEART BEATS TRUE Demons veteran Jetta calls time on 13-year career

Melbourne veteran Neville Jetta has announced his retirement, just days after watching his teammates claim a premiership at the club he spent 13 years of his life with.

Samantha Rogers

PERMANENT ETCHCommentsPremiumGawn gets tattoo as Dees hit pause on flag celebrations

The ink is barely dry on the bar tab Melbourne players are racking up across Perth but Max Gawn took time out of the celebrations to get some ink of his own today.

Samantha Rogers

Big Ben PremiumBen Brown’s wild ride from Roos reject to premiership Dee

You could forgive Melbourne forward Ben Brown for basking in the feat of proving his doubters wrong after playing a crucial role in the Demons’ drought-breaking premiership.

Eliza Reilly

BROTHER’S JEALOUSYPremium‘This will be my burning drive’: Docker Brayshaw’s flag vow

Fremantle young gun Andrew Brayshaw says watching older brother Angus win a premiership has stoked his own desire to drive the Dockers to their first flag.

Braden Quartermaine and Samantha Rogers

A Six-Pack Of IPAPremiumDemons’ second-half cracker a first for AFL finals

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at the biggest-ever wins by teams trailing at half-time, the ‘premiership quarter’ continuing to live up to its name, and more.

Chris Robinson

Drought-breaking flagPremiumGawn to the Kitchin: Subi star hungry for more silverware

Subiaco captain Leigh Kitchin can’t help but feel inspired by former housemate and friend Max Gawn’s premiership ahead of his sixth WAFL grand final at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

Jordan McArdle

Proud as punchPremiumPower of Five: Melbourne super parents lap up boys’ success

There were no prouder parents in the wake of Melbourne’s premiership success than Mark and Debra Brayshaw, with son Angus just one of five boys they could lay claim to.

Braden Quartermaine

See the photosVideoCommentsPremiumCelebration goals! Demons’ party rolls on in Cottesloe

Christian Petracca stepped up to the DJ decks and Simon Goodwin stepped up onto Max Gawn’s shoulders as Melbourne’s premiership celebrations kicked on in Cottesloe. SEE THE PICS

Staff writers