I saw on First Crack the other night they had a graphic that showed the last 3 weeks we're 1st for offence and 8th for defence.

I thought I might layer it over this graphic to show everyone we're trending in the right direction and marching towards that window.

Small sample size I know, but it was against 2 top 4 sides.

For the first 10 rounds we're:
4th Offence
13th Defence

Last 3 rounds only
1st Offence
8th Defence

Teams announced

Narrm v Hawthorn at the MCG, 4.15pm AEST

NARRM

In: D.Turner, T.Rivers
Out: C.Windsor (toe), A.Moniz-Wakefield (omitted)

HAWTHORN

In: H.Hustwaite, C.Dear, H.Morrison, F.Maginness
Out: T.Barrass (hamstring), C.Nash (concussion), J.Gunston (foot), S.Butler (omitted)

no Barass either.

MELBOURNE is in discussions with Kade Chandler on a new deal, with the unrestricted free agent keen to stay at the Dees. 

Chandler is one of the in-form small forwards in the game and is in for the biggest deal of his career, with the Demon one of Steven King's best players so far this year.

The 26-year-old, who hails from rural South Australia, had been comfortable getting games under his belt before opening talks but those discussions have recently kicked off. There has been strong rival interest in Chandler but he is keen to remain at the club and sort a new longer-term deal. 

Chandler, one of Melbourne's rookie gems, has been a consistent member of the Demons' line-up over the past four seasons, playing 78 of a possible 80 games since the end of 2022. 

He is one of three free agents at the Demons in discussions on a new deal, alongside Tom Sparrow and restricted free agent Bayley Fritsch, who has been moving closer to a new deal to remain at the Dees. 

Chandler has kicked 11 goals from nine games this season and is the No.3-rated general forward in the competition this year, according to Champion Data. – Callum Twomey

source: https://www.afl.com.au/news/1518334/inside-trading-in-form-dee-eyes-extension-crow-weighs-offer-223cm-giant-at-us-combine

'Pickett Pocket' and 'Wizard Bay': Star small forwards to be celebrated at the 'G

Three of the game's most exciting players will be celebrated when the Demons meet the Hawks.

AT ONE end of the MCG will be the 'Pickett Pocket' and at the other end will be 'Wizard Bay'.

Three of the game's most exciting players will be celebrated at the MCG on Saturday as Narrm and Hawthorn face off in the most anticipated game of round 10.

And they'll be doing it in style.

Nick 'The Wizard' Watson is in career-best form and on Saturday will have a returning bay of Hawthorn fans decked out in wizard hats for the gun small forward.

But for the first time, the Dees will be doing similar with their supporters, with fans able to sit in the 'Pickett Pocket', hosted for dynamite cousins Kozzy and Latrelle Pickett.

Kozzy has been instrumental in the Demons' hot start to life under coach Steven King and is one of the most watchable players in the game, with his small forward counterpart Watson proving to be an All-Australian contender after a brilliant first half of 2026.

Latrelle Pickett has also added an exhilarating streak to Narrm's forward half after being a first-round pick last season, playing every game so far under King.  

Fans will be given a special 'Pickett Pocket' hat if they buy a seat in section M57, which they can collect before the game between gates two and three, while the 'Wizard Bay' will be situated in M29 at the 'G. 

Both teams have won six games so far this season, with the Hawks edging ahead of the Demons on the ladder after their draw against Collingwood in round eight.

To unlock this offer, click here for the 'Pickett Pocket' (password: PICKETTPOCKET) and here for the 'Wizard Bay' (password: WIZARD BAY).

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1518429/pickett-pocket-and-wizard-bay-star-small-forwards-kysaiah-pickett-latrelle-pickett-and-nick-watson-to-be-celebrated-at-the-g

Rivers and Johnson a test.

Mihocek 3-5. Hopefully he's back for Kings Birthday (5 weeks away).

Would love to see Kentfield come in for Mihocek.

Full report: https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014270/injury-report-two-demons-sidelined

In: Harrison Petty, Paddy Cross, Jack Henderson, Andy Moniz-Wakefield

The King GIF Collection grows - https://giphy.com/channel/PossumDingo/melbourne-demons