2nd April Wrap

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Struggling Demons Russell up support | The Australian

THE improvement of a rebuilding Melbourne should be more evident over the next month with a number of high-profile players filtering back from injury, including forward Russell Robertson.

The time to bottom out is not now - RFNews - realfooty.com.au

THE biggest losers from the Gold Coast's entry into the competition won't be the teams that lose uncontracted players. Rather, it will be those clubs finishing at or near the bottom in 2010 that will suffer the most outrageous misfortune.

Debt crunches back MCC offer - RFNews - realfooty.com.au

THE MCG's $320 million debt gives it less scope for greater generosity towards AFL clubs that play at the venue, Melbourne Cricket Club chief executive Stephen Gough says.

Demons resume ties with MCC - RFNews - realfooty.com.au

THE struggling Melbourne Football Club has again become a sporting section of the Melbourne Cricket Club. The "again" matters. One hundred and twenty years ago, it is recorded succinctly on the football club's website: "Melbourne, in financial trouble and bottom of the ladder, is absorbed into MCC."

Demons renew arrangement with MCC - RFNews - realfooty.com.au

After a break of 29 years, the Melbourne Football Club has again become an official sporting section of the Melbourne Cricket Club

Demons and MCC enter into 'historic' agreement - AFL.com.au

THE MELBOURNE football club has entered into an agreement to become a 'sporting section' of the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).

Melbourne Cricket Club - Melbourne Football Club and Melbourne Cricket Club together once more

At an announcement made at the MCG today, the Melbourne Football Club (MFC) once again became a Sporting Section of the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).

Melbourne FC and Melbourne CC together again - Official AFL Website of the Melbourne

At an announcement made at the MCG today, the Melbourne Football Club (MFC) once again became a Sporting Section of the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).

Demons back in the fold - AFL - Fox Sports

The Melbourne Cricket Club and Melbourne Football Club will renew historical links on Wednesday, but it's as much about symbolism as substance.

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The time to bottom out is not now - RFNews - realfooty.com.au

THE biggest losers from the Gold Coast's entry into the competition won't be the teams that lose uncontracted players. Rather, it will be those clubs finishing at or near the bottom in 2010 that will suffer the most outrageous misfortune.

Will we be one of these teams near or at the bottom in 2010?? Whilst I hope not, I don't think we will be one of these teams late next year.

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Will we be one of these teams near or at the bottom in 2010?? Whilst I hope not, I don't think we will be one of these teams late next year.

I actually think we (along with Carlton, Hawthorn, West Coast, Essendon, Adelaide the Dogs and perhaps the Tigers) are actually in the best position of all when it comes to the draft concessions coming up.

It's teams like Geelong (aging), Fremantle (one year too late), St. Kilda, Sydney (in the worst position of all) and North Melbourne, who are really going to suffer over the next few years. Although it's easy to see Geelong staying on top for a few more years now, it's amazing how quickly things can change.