May 6, 2008
Melbourne's Austin Wonaeamirri has become the third indigenous player of the year to earn a rising star nomination in only his fifth game for the demons. Wonaeamirri, 19, was one of his team's best players kicking four goals in and gathering 15 possessions Melbourne’s six-point victory over Fremantle on Sunday at the MCG. From Melville Island, Wonaeamirri played for St…
May 2, 2008
Team: MELBOURNE V Fremantle at MCG on Sunday May 4th, 2008, 2.10pm. Team: Melbourne Backs James Frawley 8 Nathan Carroll 41 Matthew Whelan 45 Half backs Clint Bartram 3 Jared Rivers 27 Brent Moloney 22 Centreline Aaron Davey 36 Brock McLean 5 Paul Wheatley 31 Half forwards Cale Morton 10 Russell Robertson 24 Nathan Jones 2 Forwards Brad Green 18…
Apr 24, 2008
Melbourne will use a dual captaincy system in the absence of long-time leader David Neitz. Midfielders Cameron Bruce and James 'Junior' McDonald will share the captaincy while Neitz recovers from his neck injury. Bruce has played 167 games for the Demons, while McDonald has appeared in 203 games for the club. The two players may see this opportunity as an…
Apr 22, 2008
Melbournes Matthew Whelan will accept a one match suspension for striking Carltons Brendan Fevola in Sundays match at the MCG. The ban will keep Whelan sidelined for Melbournes clash with Brisbane at the Gabba.
Apr 22, 2008
Melbourne captain David Nietz has confirmed that this season will be his last. The Demons games record holder is determined to play again despite a a neck injury that will keep him on the sidelines for at least eight weeks.
Apr 21, 2008
Melbourne Captain David Neitz could miss the rest of the season after recieving a heavy knock to his neck during a heavy tackle from Carltons Jarrad Waite. The loss of the 306 game veteran would be heart breaking for the club, already sitting at the foot of the AFL ladder at 0-5. Neitz will recieve scans on the neck this…
Apr 18, 2008
Head to Head • The last 7 games sees Melbourne with a slight advantage of 4 games to 3. However, they do now have a 2 game winning streak happening against the Blues. • Carlton’s win in 2004 broke a run of 5 wins in a row for Melbourne, although 3 of those wins were by less than 10 points.…
Apr 15, 2008
Brad Miller has accepted a one-game penalty from the AFL Match Review Panel for engaging in rough conduct against Daniel Pratt, North Melbourne, during the first quarter of the Round Four match between Melbourne and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Saturday April 12, 2008
Apr 10, 2008
Head to Head • North has beaten Melbourne the last two times they’ve played. Prior to that, Melbourne had enjoyed a 4 game winning streak against the Kangaroos. • In their last 10 matches, Melbourne leads 6 – 4. Head to Head coaching records This will be the first time Laidley and Bailey have coached against one another, but Laidley’s…
Mar 30, 2008
MELBOURNEfc Football Operations Manager Ross Monaghan said, “Aaron had an MRI and x-rays today that have cleared him of any bone damage. Aaron has a foot sprain with moderate ligament damage.” Aaron will have further assessment tomorrow
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