AFL semi-final: Carlton beat Melbourne in MCG thriller – as it happened Blues will face the Brisbane Lions in the AFL preliminary final next week after defeating the Demons in front of a sold-out MCG The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023
Collingwood hang on to beat wasteful Melbourne and book preliminary final Speedy Pies win 9.6 (60) to 7.11 (53) over Demons, while coaches agree to disagree over Brayshaw collision The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023
Blues lose Cripps and Cerra for West Coast clash Carlton are hopeful Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra will return for next week's match against Collingwood after the pair were ruled out against West Coast. AAP · Jul 20, 2023
Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy 'hysteria' Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Max Gawn-Brodie Grundy ruck partnership can still thrive and has hit out at "hysterical" commentary. AAP · Jul 20, 2023
Demons' Goodwin praises Gawn, insists Grundy can return Max Gawn had his best game of the season but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Brodie Grundy can still return to partner the captain in the ruck. AAP · Jul 14, 2023
Lions can tackle Demons with improved team defence The Brisbane Lions' team defence has improved dramatically since their last visit to the MCG, giving coach Chris Fagan confidence they can tackle the Demons. AAP · Jul 13, 2023
Dockers have the best rucks in the AFL: Longmuir Fremantle's ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson will receive their toughest test of the season when they go up against Melbourne's All-Australian stars. AAP · May 26, 2023
Demons won't let Gawn be physically targeted again Melbourne skipper Max Gawn was physically targeted by Port Adelaide in the Demons' four-point loss and fellow ruckman Brodie Grundy insists it was a one-off. AAP · May 22, 2023
Gawn backed to return for Demons against Richmond Melbourne star Max Gawn is nearing a return from a knee injury and teammate Angus Brayshaw expects the ruckman to play in the Anzac Day Eve clash with Richmond. AAP · Apr 20, 2023
AFL Round-Up: Gather Round is here to stay, Essendon and Adelaide shake up the 2023 season The inaugural Gather Round gets the AFL's seal of approval, and sets up the rest of the 2023 season with some significant results. We digest the week that was. ABC News · Apr 16, 2023
Grundy, van Rooyen impress in Demons' win over Sydney Young gun Jacob van Rooyen kicked three goals as Brodie Grundy, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 50-point win over Sydney. AAP · Apr 2, 2023
Magpies ponder next ruck move with Cameron sidelined Coach Craig McRae says Collingwood must get creative to solve their ruck shortage after confirmation Darcy Cameron will be sidelined for a significant period. AAP · Mar 31, 2023
Demons to unveil Jacob van Rooyen against Sydney First-round draft pick Jacob van Rooyen will make his AFL debut for Melbourne as they welcome back Steven May from injury for the round-three clash with Sydney. AAP · Mar 29, 2023
Coach Longmire not focusing on Swans' MCG return Sydney coach John Longmire is focusing on the big test against Melbourne rather than addressing the Swans' return to where they suffered a grand final mauling. AAP · Mar 29, 2023
AAP · Mar 27, 2023 Gawn backs Grundy to take No.1 ruck role for Demons Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn says Brodie Grundy has shown over the past few weeks that he's ready to be the team's top ruckman.
AAP · Mar 26, 2023 Gawn feared he was gone for season with knee injury Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he shed a tear on Friday night, thinking his knee injury against Brisbane might have threatened his AFL career.
ABC News · Mar 26, 2023 AFL Round-Up: The Max Gawn gap, Nick Daicos in a league of his own, North Melbourne and St Kilda in dreamland Max Gawn's injury poses problems for Melbourne that Brodie Grundy alone can't solve, while the unique skills of Nick Daicos prove difficult to quantify. We digest the week that was.
AAP · Mar 18, 2023 Pickett under fire for high bump in Dees' win over Dogs Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny for a high bump that flattened Bailey Smith during Melbourne's 50-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
ABC News · Mar 15, 2023 AFL storylines for 2023 — can Geelong win again, the return of Lyon and Clarkson, will Gawn/Grundy work at Melbourne, and more There are plenty of storylines as we get set for the AFL season — from whether the Cats can win it again to how the returns of Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson will go, and if the Pies can keep winning the close ones. Andrew McGarry takes a look ahead…
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 · Mar 10, 2023 Forward-thinking Gawn out to change perceptions Not content with being regarded as the AFL's most dominant ruckman, Melbourne captain Max Gawn hopes to prove himself as a genuine key forward in 2023.
AAP · Feb 24, 2023 Lever hurt as Demons unveil Gawn-Grundy combination Melbourne defender Jake Lever was left icing a sore ankle, but otherwise the Demons had a strong hit-out as they unveiled ruck pair Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy.
AAP · Feb 6, 2023 Collingwood bolster ruck stocks with SANFL recruit Ruck star Brodie Grundy's departure in the AFL trade period has played a role in Collingwood adding South Australian Oscar Steene to their rookie list.
AAP · Jan 23, 2023 Demon Gawn gets good news on injury front Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn remains on track to play in the pre-season after scans revealed his hamstring injury was only minor.
AAP · Sep 20, 2022 Pies clear list space ahead of AFL trades Collingwood have delisted four players as they prepare to be a major mover in the AFL trade period.