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From the Archives, 1964: Demons final-quarter heroics seals decider

First published in The Age on September 21, 1964 “CRAZY” MOVES GAVE DEMONS WIN Ray Gabelich’s Dash in Vain Melbourne captain Ron Barassi receives the 1964 VFL premiership cup from Sir Kenneth Luke.Credit:The Age Archives If ever a V.F.L. Grand Final should go down in history as a “crazy” premiership win, then Melbourne’s thrilling four points victory over Collingwood at […]

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How Dogs and Demons built their grand final teams

This year’s grand finalists have built their lists in a very similar fashion. The basic template is: Nail top 10 draft picks in consecutive drafts Have some father-son luck Develop some mid-range draftees Boldly trade out a brilliant but high-maintenance player with market value Fill holes by trading experienced players into the side Don’t waste a crisis Leave St Kilda […]

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Essendon bolster footy department in coaching merry-go-round

Essendon have landed in-demand assistant coach Dale Tapping, with the former Brisbane Lions and Collingwood assistant coach set to join the Bombers. Tapping spoke to several clubs after deciding to return to Melbourne for family reasons but Essendon have secured his signature as they look to add experience around senior coach Ben Rutten. Tapping was well regarded at both Collingwood […]

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Does Beveridge have another bold move up his sleeve?

When you make it to the last day of footy in September, there’s very little you don’t know about your opponent. Their gameplan, personnel, and any ducks and drakes they’re capable of have generally been well exposed. But if there’s one coach who has the ability to throw the magnets around it’s Luke Beveridge – and that’s certainly not the […]

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