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The Latest Breaking News from Christian Petracca

Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

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Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.

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Flanders deal could help Suns secure Petracca

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Clayton Oliver is proving hard to contact, while Sam Flanders and Oscar Allen are on the move.

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Suns firm on Humphrey amid Petracca, Ugle-Hagan pursuit

Gold Coast are adamant Bailey Humphrey is going nowhere during the AFL trade period as they chase Christian Petracca and weigh a move for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

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'Money to splash': Saints on march eye more trade moves

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

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Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes

Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.

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Magpies star makes trade call as Lions land Draper

Collingwood premiership forward Brody Mihocek will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent after turning down offers to stay at the Magpies.

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Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options

Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.

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Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

A day after Christian Petracca flew to Adelaide, the Demons have confirmed his desire to continue his AFL career elsewhere in 2026.

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Demons star flies to Adelaide as trade talk ramps up

One of Melbourne's most important players has flown to Adelaide, with the Crows known to be interested in trying to secure a trade.

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Timed to perfection: Patrick Dangerfield can cement legacy and power Cats to AFL grand final glory

Geelong’s success has made it easier to manage the veteran in his final years and they can now reap the rewards at an opportune moment

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‘Worst decision in the history of the Brownlow’: AFL awards night hit by controversy

How the Brownlow medal is decided has come under fresh scrutiny after a controversial vote at the 2025 count left those in the audience stunned

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Demons keen to trade May, Windhager stays a Saint

Melbourne are keen to trade Steven May, Adelaide veteran Brodie Smith has retired, while tagger Marcus Windhager has re-signed with St Kilda.

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King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.

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Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and president Brad Green have praised sacked premiership coach Simon Goodwin at the club's best and fairest function.

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From the Pocket: Charlie Curnow and Carlton give insight into how deals are made. It’s not pretty

The brinkmanship is pushing the friendship but in this specific scenario, the club still holds all the aces

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'Learn how to win': Gawn outlines Dees' summer focus

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the simple fact facing his team over the off-season is that they need to learn how to win again after a dismal 2025 campaign.

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Howe injury fears as Magpies reignite AFL flag hopes

Collingwood have survived a huge scare from Melbourne but have fresh injury concerns to three key players, including Jeremy Howe, ahead of the AFL finals.

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Demons address stars' frustrated body language

Jack Viney says Melbourne know passionate players can flare up at times, but the Demons have addressed the frustrated body language from senior players.

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'One of the best' - Bulldogs hold off spirited Demons

Melbourne were spirited in their first AFL game since Simon Goodwin's sacking but suffered a six-point loss to the finals-hunting Western Bulldogs.

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Premiership window slammed shut for Goodwin after '21

Melbourne reasonably thought their drought-breaking 2021 premiership under coach Simon Goodwin was the start of something great, but they were badly wrong.

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The sacking of Simon Goodwin was ruthless but the right call for the Demons

There is no room for sentiment in the cut-throat world of AFL football and it became a matter of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ the axe would fall on the coach

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Goodwin chasing quick transition in Dees' evolution

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is targeting high-quality recruits to bolster his side in an attempt to rise up the AFL ladder next season.

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'Very stable:' Goodwin brushes latest Dees trade talk

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes his club is well placed ahead of the AFL's annual trade period, following a turbulent experience last year.

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Clarkson defends Xerri over Sparrow hit in Dees' win

Jake Melksham kicked five goals and Tom Sparrow was knocked out by high contact from North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri as Melbourne overpowered their opponents.

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