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'Haven't overachieved': Dees veteran on remarkable rise

After a stunning rise this year, forward Jake Melksham has been pleasantly surprised by Melbourne's success, but doesn't believe the Demons have overachieved.

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Demons resigned to ruling out injured star for season

Coach Steven King concedes the odds of Jack Viney playing this season are lengthening but Melbourne can welcome back two players to face the Kangaroos.

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Van Rooyen unlocking his best as Demons ravage Richmond

Melbourne coach Steven King has hailed the evolution of Jacob van Rooyen following the key forward's six-goal haul in a 46-point demolition of Richmond.

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Suns coach challenges mid-tier to rise from AFL funk

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is urging his second-tier to step up and stop a six-game losing stretch when they face the Crows in Adelaide.

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AFL players warned speak your mind, pay the price

The AFL is set to crack down on future criticism of umpiring or AFL Tribunal decisions after recent pot shots by Jy Simpkin and Damien Hardwick.

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Selection headache? Bring it on, say recovering Tigers

Richmond's injury crisis is finally easing, with Toby Nankervis and Taj Hotton to return for Sunday's clash with North Melbourne at the MCG.

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I want to take Suns to the promised land: Hardwick

Suns coach Damien Hardwick says he let go of some talented players at the end of last season in what may have been one step back to go two steps forward.

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'Laughable': Roos star slams AFL after teammate banned

North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin vented his frustration on social media after teammate Paul Curtis had a three-match ban upheld by the AFL tribunal.

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Down in the dumps: How Kangaroos plan to make amends

Pressure is building on Alastair Clarkson in the wake of last week's 124-point loss to Fremantle, with North Melbourne aiming to make amends against West Coast.

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Kangaroos aim to become 'fair dinkum' road warriors

North Melbourne are yet to win away from their home comforts of Marvel Stadium this season, and they face a tough task to end that rut against Fremantle.

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Suns ever wary of wounded Lions ahead of AFL Q-Clash

Matt Rowell is adamant Gold Coast won't take the out-of-form Brisbane Lions lightly when they meet in a crunch Q-Clash at Carrara.

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North star Simpkin shines in Sir Doug Nicholls Round

After a tumultuous off-season also marred by tragedy, a North Melbourne veteran is adding to his lofty reputation this year.

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Much better late than never in Kangaroos' Cam-back win

North Melbourne have come back from 43 points behind in the second quarter to beat Gold Coast by six points in a pulsating Marvel Stadium clash.

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Kangas aim to box with best as giant litmus test awaits

North Melbourne have made their best start to an AFL season in a decade but face a tough run over the next month, starting with GWS in Canberra.

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The 'absolute freaks' driving Demons' dramatic revival

Melbourne are up and about ahead of their clash with Richmond, and it's a group of talented youngsters providing a spark.

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Ruthless Roos punish Tigers to extend strong start

North Melbourne continued their strong early-season form with a dominant victory as a fresh set of injuries compounded winless Richmond's woes.

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Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy

Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.

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'Kicked in the nuts': Hardwick laments midfield letdown

Gold Coast suffered their first defeat of the season when their star-studded midfield unit lowered its colours to Melbourne in a shock result at the MCG.

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Demons on the rise as skipper Gawn leads upset of Suns

Melbourne have three wins in four matches under new coach Steven King after Max Gawn inspired an upset of AFL premiership fancies Gold Coast.

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Magpies could repeat tagging dose against Crows

Collingwood will ponder whether to turn to a hard tag for a second time in as many matches when they take on Adelaide.

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Langford out to lift Bombers, injury curse

Essendon goalkicker Kyle Langford spent time in Qatar over summer to get his body right and is ready to hit the ground running against Hawthorn in round one.

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Saints looking to the stars as big season opener awaits

New St Kilda co-captain Cal Wilkie is unafraid to talk about the club's lofty ambitions as they enter a season where they'll be the centre of attention.

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Dovaston shines in Roos' morale-boosting Magpies win

Lachy Dovaston has kicked three goals for North Melbourne as they fought back from 31 points down to beat Collingwood in their AFL pre-season clash.

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Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.

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