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'It stacks up': Demons ready to strike in AFL finals

While Melbourne have injury problems and are coming off an upset loss, Bayley Fritsch says they will head into their final against Carlton with confidence.

AAP · Aug 28

Fast-starting Demons hold off Hawks despite fade-out

The Melbourne Demons have beaten Hawthorn by 35 points in Launceston, with a stunning 13-goals-to-one first half setting up the victory.

AAP · Jul 4

Fritsch fires back to form for Demons ahead of Bombers

After managing no goals in four of his previous five games, one of Melbourne's most dangerous forwards starred in their King's Birthday win.

AAP · Jun 12

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AFL:Fritsch fires back to form for Demons ahead of Bombers

After managing no goals in four of his previous five games, one of Melbourne's most dangerous forwards starred in their King's Birthday win.

AAP · Jun 12

Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash

The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn.

AAP · Apr 9

'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players

Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.

AAP · Apr 9

'Special' Pickett inspires Dees win in Gawn milestone

Melbourne have celebrated captain Max Gawn's 250-game milestone with a remarkable comeback win over Carlton from 43 points down at the MCG.

AAP · Mar 29

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Key Demon has no plans on leaving as form lifts

Being dropped to the VFL was just what Melbourne forward Bayley Fritsch believes he needed to turn his "embarrassing" form around.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Coach relishes Demons' ideal response to pressure

Melbourne have responded to a week in the AFL spotlight by romping to a straight-forward 83-point win over cellar dwellers West Coast.

AAP · Aug 2, 2025

The 'humble freak' St Kilda love and want to keep

St Kilda teammates have lavished praise of matchwinner Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, who has a big decision whether to stay at the Saints or return home to Adelaide.

AAP · Jul 27, 2025

'Very stable:' Goodwin brushes latest Dees trade talk

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes his club is well placed ahead of the AFL's annual trade period, following a turbulent experience last year.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

Gawn, May clash as Magpies win King's Birthday thriller

Melbourne defender Steven May and captain Max Gawn have vented emotions at each other after Collingwood won a King's Birthday classic by one point.

AAP · Jun 9, 2025

Goodwin demands Demons response after 'strong' review

Melbourne head to Geelong on Friday night with a worrying 0-3 start to the AFL season and several players down on form.

AAP · Apr 2, 2025

We want to win: Dees' May hits back at 'selfish' claims

Amid intense scrutiny over sub-par performances, Steven May is adamant Melbourne can re-establish their identity as a defensive powerhouse.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2024

Melbourne entertain as much as contain to beat Geelong with their own game

Demons prove that show can go on even as weather turns with win that cements their AFL premiership credentials

AAP · May 5, 2024

Daicos shines as Hawks stun Bulldogs with upset win

Nick Daicos snared the winning goal in Collingwood's victory over Carlton as Hawthorn upset the Bulldogs and Bayley Fritsch probably kicked goal of the year.

AAP · May 4, 2024

Demons end Cats' unbeaten start with big AFL win

Melbourne have shown their top-four credentials with a gritty eight-point win over top side Geelong at the MCG.

AAP · Apr 4, 2024

Pickett faces AFL scrutiny after Dees' win over Crows

Kysaiah Pickett's high contact with Jake Soligo will be looked at by the MRO after Melbourne's 15-point AFL win over Adelaide in the Gather Round opener.

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AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne.

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

Demons striving to ditch forward, goal-kicking woes

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Demons players are putting in a record amount of goal-kicking practice in a bid to fix their misfiring forward play.

AAP · Jul 2, 2023

Clayton Oliver a chance for Demons' St Kilda clash

Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver could return from his lingering hamstring injury against St Kilda but the Demons will await scans on Bayley Fritsch's foot.

AAP · Jul 2, 2023

Josh Kelly the hero as Giants stun wasteful Demons

GWS have beaten Melbourne by two points courtesy of Josh Kelly's winner as Demons forward Bayley Fritsch suffered a foot injury in the Alice Springs AFL clash.

The New Daily · Jun 22, 2023

Geelong overcomes Jeremy Cameron injury to revive season with win over Melbourne

Gary Rohan has helped reignite Geelong's AFL premiership defence with three goals in a gritty 15-point win over Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023

Demons star trio to miss Bulldogs AFL opener

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin Zoom says injured star trio Jack Viney, Bayley Fritsch and Christian Salem won't play round one against the Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Sep 5, 2022

Petracca pushing to be fit for AFL final

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has hit the training track as he races to prove his fitness for the Demons' AFL semi-final against Brisbane.

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