The DeeBrief

Naughtsie had a wonderful chat with the founder of mynd , Ashleigh Horovitz about the mental health support app. The mental wellbeing space has a blind spot: it treats everyone the same. Our founder felt that firsthand, running into tools that were too rigid, too generic, or just didn't  get it. ‍mynd was created to change that. We've built a space where support adapts as you do. Where your c...

Mandy, Mitch, Jono and Larissa were proud of the girls' efforts, who came so close to upsetting North Melbourne but it wasn't meant to be! They reflected on the agonising loss and look back at a season curtailed by injury, yet in the face of adversity the group really stood up, while they give a heartfelt collective tribute to departing coach Mick Stinear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Naughtsie and Caden break down the new recruits, as Xavier Taylor, Latrelle Pickett, Matthew Thomas and Kalani White are welcomed to the MFC - a new era for the club under Steven King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Mandy and Jono had an amazing chat with Melbourne star Alyssa Bannan, who opened up about her love for footy, why her niece is such a special part of her world and what the mood is like in the camp ahead of the massive prelim against an all-conquering North Melbourne outfit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Larissa and Mitch had the pleasure of chatting with Melbourne star Olivia Purcell, who spoke about her recovery from an ACL injury, the mood in the camp after the qualifying final loss to Brisbane, her strong connection with family and why she loves the club.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Larissa and Jono dissect the win against Geelong, as Melbourne set themselves for a thrilling first qualifying final against Brisbane on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Larissa and Mitch discuss the Dees' poor form on the road, as they faltered against the Lions, while they look ahead to Kate Hore's 100 career goal milestone and what's in store in the final round against Geelong.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael, Larissa and Jono are stoked to see the Demons find their groove again, after an emphatic victory on the weekend which leads them into the last two crucial games to try and ensure a top-two finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naughtsie and Nuggets run through the trade period wash up for the Dees, after the high profile trades of Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver. They dissect a raft of other changes including recruits Brody Mihocek, Changkuoth Jiath and Jack Steele and how Steven King is stamping his authority on the club already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mandy, Michael, Mitch and Claire discuss the agonising loss to Fremantle, which put a big dent in Melbourne's top four chances as the crew dissect it all in great detail, wondering if injuries are really starting to take its toll on the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a full house! Mandy, Larissa, Jono and Michael dissect the win against the Dons, with Tayla Harris in fine form. They also analyse the ladder in great detail, as Melbourne prime themselves for a potential top two finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naughtsie and Benny Lee work through the Clarry and Trac news, the emotional reaction it has caused and try to look at it through a logical lens for Steven King and the list management team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larissa and Jono welcome back Mandy to the podcast, as they all revel in the big win against the Suns. Things are really starting to hot up for Melbourne's flag chances this season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On her homecoming to Casey, West Coast coach Daisy Pearce was on the receiving end of a Demons onslaught. Larissa and Jono break it down, as Melbourne bounced back emphatically from their loss to Port and retain their spot in the top two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larissa and Jono had a wonderful chat to defender Saraid Taylor about the Dees' strong start to the campaign, all of her off-field pursuits and what the group believes they can achieve this season.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larissa, Michael and Mitch dissect a loss for the very first time this season, after Melbourne just couldn't get any real ascendancy in the game until it was too late! Is it just a mini hiccup in the girls' campaign or a sign of a trend, given some of the injuries they're hampered by? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naughtsie and Zorks are up and about, as Steven King's first presser is dissected in detail, while we yearn for a brighter future with an array of positive changes recently.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cam Burt and Naughtsie analyse the semi-final loss to Frankston, the delistings in recent days and how the B & F played out.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melbourne's AFLW side are riding a wave of momentum after yet another victory, as Larissa, Jono and Mitch break it all down. It feels like a special season could be brewing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cam Burt gives us the lowdown, as Casey did a number on Williamstown with Noah Yze booting seven and the Demons on a roll ahead of Frankston in a semi-final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a crazy end to the Collingwood game! But Melbourne prevailed and moved to 3-0, as Larissa, Jono and Michael dissect the win, with the injury list unfortunately continuing to pile up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naughtsie and Robbo had a wonderful, entertaining chat with former fan-favourite Jeff White, who gives Demons supporters a proper insight into why his son Kalani was so pleased with deciding to choose Melbourne over Gold Coast, while the boys also reflect on where the club is currently at and what things they need to do to improve in season 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Our women's side are on fire, after making a strong 2-0 start to the campaign. Jono and Larissa dissect the big win against St Kilda and look ahead to the challenge of Collingwood this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naughtsie and Scotty go in-depth as they analyse the year that was in 2025, while they ran through some hot takes sent in by the fans as MFC prepare themselves for some big off-field decisions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naughtsie runs solo as he touches on some quick positives for season 2025, the big news of Kalani White nominating for the Demons, plus he ponders whether Melbourne can rouse themselves for Collingwood tomorrow night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.