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𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟯 𝘃𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲
On paper, Melbourne vs Port Adelaide this weekend looks like a no-brainer.

The Demons are coming off a thrilling, high-standard win over Fremantle last Saturday, a side still very much the premiership favourite. It was the highest score against them for the season. That result not only kept Melbourne’s top-six push alive, it put the double chance firmly into play.

Hours later in Sydney, Port Adelaide hit a new low. Already ravaged by injuries, the Power were blown out of the water by the Swans in their worst defeat of 2026, and left the SCG with even more casualties and a suspension to boot. They have now lost five in a row.

Add in Melbourne’s new comfort away from home since the bye, and even at Adelaide Oval, it should be all systems go for the Demons as they charge toward September.

Not so fast.

This AFL season is an enigma, and it punishes certainty ... 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 👇

ENIGMA by The Oracle On paper, Melbourne vs Port Adelaide this weekend looks like a no-brainer. The Demons are coming off a thrilling, high-standard win over Fremantle last Saturday, a side still very much the premiership favourite. It was the highest score against them for the season. That result not only kept Melbo...

𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟮 𝘃𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲
With Andy sidelined the boys dissected the Demons famous victory over the Dockers at the MCG.

𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟮 𝘃𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 With Andy sidelined the boys dissected the Demons famous victory over the Dockers at the MCG.

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟮 𝘃𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲
Steven King is not your man if what you seek is a safe harbour and calm waters. From the moment he took the helm at Melbourne, he promised something altogether different: edge-of-the-seat adventure, boldness in the face of danger, and a willingness to sail into the storm rather than wait for it to pass.

SHELTER FROM THE STORM by Whispering Jack Steven King is not your man if what you seek is a safe harbour and calm waters. From the moment he took the helm at Melbourne, he promised something altogether different: edge-of-the-seat adventure, boldness in the face of danger, and a willingness to sail into the storm rather than wait for it t...

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𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟮 𝘃𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲
The AFL has unwittingly handed Melbourne a fascinating and unique opportunity to finish its 2026 home-and-away season in style as the Demons battle to secure a place in the all-important top six. At the start of the season, the task was considered a mission impossible.

MISSION POSSIBLE by The Oracle The AFL has unwittingly handed Melbourne a fascinating and unique opportunity to finish its 2026 home-and-away season in style as the Demons battle to secure a place in the all-important top six.At the start of the season, the task was considered a mission impossible. It improved with each passin...

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟭 𝘃𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁
The disappointment of the loss to Geelong proved to be one of the catalysts for Melbourne’s response in the crucial clash at People First Stadium, where so much was at stake. Having lost one of those proverbial eight point games, a defeat that all but extinguished hopes of a top four finish and perhaps even a place in the top six, the Demons were suddenly staring down the prospect of a Wild Card final.

SOME DAYS ARE DIAMONDS by Whispering Jack The disappointment of the loss to Geelong proved to be one of the catalysts for Melbourne’s response in the crucial clash at People First Stadium, where so much was at stake. Having lost one of those proverbial eight point games, a defeat that all but extinguished hopes of a top four finish and p....

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟭 𝘃𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁
Five months ago, it seemed unthinkable. The Gold Coast Suns had opened their 2026 campaign with a 56-point demolition of Geelong, instantly installing themselves as premiership favourites. Since then, they have lost consecutive games to half the competition and tumbled out of finals contention, with four rounds remaining before the September fixture is settled.

THE FACTOR by The Oracle Five months ago, it seemed unthinkable. The Gold Coast Suns had opened their 2026 campaign with a 56-point demolition of Geelong, instantly installing themselves as premiership favourites. Since then, they have lost consecutive games to half the competition and tumbled out of finals contention, w...

𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟬 𝘃𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴
The boys dissected the Dees disappointing loss to the Cats under the Friday Night lights at the MCG.

𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟬 𝘃𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 The boys dissected the Dees disappointing loss to the Cats under the Friday Night lights at the MCG.

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟮𝟬 𝘃𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴
The writing was on the wall by quarter time. Melbourne had just completed one of its most dominant quarters of football for the season in terms of territory and ball movement, but failed to convert that dominance onto the scoreboard. The Demons moved the ball with aggression and purpose out of defence, but their forward-50 conversion did not match the quality of their ball use out of defence. Missed gettable shots, poor decision making, and costly turnovers allowed Geelong to weather the storm.

SIX DAYS A WEEK by Whispering Jack The writing was on the wall by quarter time. Melbourne had just completed one of its most dominant quarters of football for the season in terms of territory and ball movement, but failed to convert that dominance onto the scoreboard. The Demons moved the ball with aggression and purpose out of de...