The Latest Breaking News from Gary Pert

Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra 'a week or two ago'

Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.

AAP · Apr 29

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.

AAP · Aug 5, 2025

Guerra confirms delay to taking Demons' top job in AFL

Paul Guerra will be Melbourne's new permanent chief executive, but the businessman won't fill the role until later this year.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Demons confirm Oliver staying after rampant AFL talk

Melbourne have shut down AFL trade speculation over Clayton Oliver, with president Brad Green confirming the disgruntled midfielder is staying at the club.

AAP · Oct 4, 2024

From the Pocket: Melbourne must leave buzz words and fan favourite behind to rise again

The pain of potentially losing star midfielder Christian Petracca can be turned into an opportunity for the Demons to change and replenish

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2024

Demons respond to Petracca 'disgruntled' report

Melbourne have responded to reports suggesting Christian Petracca is "disgruntled", saying the superstar will remain at the Demons until at least 2029.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Oliver leaves Dees' camp to deal with medical issues

Melbourne star midfielder Clayton Oliver has left the AFL club's pre-season training camp early, with the support of teammates and staff.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

Demons will grow from AFL finals failure, says Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and chief executive Gary Pert were among the speakers at the AFL club's annual members forum, with plenty to discuss.

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

Oliver didn't want to leave Dees, ready to knuckle down

Melbourne were never tempted to trade Clayton Oliver, coach Simon Goodwin says, and the midfielder insists he did not want to leave.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

Oliver, Smith put on notice as Demons defend culture

Clayton Oliver's long-term future at Melbourne remains on shaky ground following a tough year on and off the field for the star midfielder.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023