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Demons address stars' frustrated body language

Jack Viney says Melbourne know passionate players can flare up at times, but the Demons have addressed the frustrated body language from senior players.

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'One of the best' - Bulldogs hold off spirited Demons

Melbourne were spirited in their first AFL game since Simon Goodwin's sacking but suffered a six-point loss to the finals-hunting Western Bulldogs.

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Premiership window slammed shut for Goodwin after '21

Melbourne reasonably thought their drought-breaking 2021 premiership under coach Simon Goodwin was the start of something great, but they were badly wrong.

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The sacking of Simon Goodwin was ruthless but the right call for the Demons

There is no room for sentiment in the cut-throat world of AFL football and it became a matter of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ the axe would fall on the coach

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Goodwin chasing quick transition in Dees' evolution

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is targeting high-quality recruits to bolster his side in an attempt to rise up the AFL ladder next season.

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'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.

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Clarkson defends Xerri over Sparrow hit in Dees' win

Jake Melksham kicked five goals and Tom Sparrow was knocked out by high contact from North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri as Melbourne overpowered their opponents.

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Coach wants more to keep Suns shining in AFL finals bid

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players have plenty to work on despite getting back into the AFL top eight with a 19-point win over Melbourne.

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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.

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One year on: Dees know past pain won't daunt Petracca

Melbourne star Christian Petracca is ready to attack the King's Birthday blockbuster, one year on from the collision that caused him serious internal injuries.

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Goodwin cracks code to fix Dees' goal-kicking woes

Melbourne have shot themselves in the foot too often in front of goal this season, but coach Simon Goodwin thinks he has found a solution to the problem.

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Magpies ponder selection posers for King's Birthday

Collingwood's Dan McStay could return and Bobby Hill is at home because of family ill health ahead of the King's Birthday AFL blockbuster.

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Demons star tracking well for King's Birthday rematch

Almost a year to the day since he suffered serious internal injuries, Melbourne star Christian Petracca is in strong form ahead of the King's Birthday clash.

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Dees rue wastefulness as Butler fires in Saints' upset

A four-goal haul from small forward Dan Butler has helped St Kilda to an upset win over a wasteful Melbourne in Alice Springs.

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Eagles recruit made to regret his old fan-boy messages

Tom McCarthy grew up supporting the Melbourne Demons, and he now gets the chance to play with one of his former idols after landing at West Coast.

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Melbourne’s muscular missile Kozzie Pickett ensures Demons’ revival continues

A stellar performance at the MCG that included five goals – and much more – helped put the Dees’ early-season rut in the rear-view mirror

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'Special talent' stars as Demons revival continues

A fifth win from six games has Melbourne poised to make an unlikely push at AFL finals, after Kysaiah Pickett starred in a 53-point rout of Sydney.

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Demon Petracca reaffirms AFL future ahead of milestone

Christian Petracca has fought back tears while detailing last year's life-threatening injuries, and insists he is committed to Melbourne's future success.

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AFL admit 'failed' process in umpire debacle

Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion.

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Jack of all trades exceeding Hawk coach's expectations

Hawthorn made Melbourne pay for their inaccuracy in front of goal, kicking clear in the final term at the MCG as veteran forward Jack Gunston fired.

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Hawks out to break Dees hoodoo in MCG battle

Hawthorn have bounced back with a pair of comfortable wins after last month's mini form slump, but will be put to the test against an improving Melbourne.

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Gawn stars as Demons beat Eagles for third straight win

Max Gawn has steered Melbourne to another victory but Jake Melksham faces a nervous wait after being involved in an incident which left an opponent concussed.

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Crowd pleaser Harley Reid holds the key against Demons

West Coast rising star Harley Reid tore Melbourne to shreds last year, and he'll be aiming for a repeat dose in their clash in Perth.

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Guerra confirms delay to taking Demons' top job in AFL

Paul Guerra will be Melbourne's new permanent chief executive, but the businessman won't fill the role until later this year.

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Tide turning for Demons with renewed pressure focus

After a 0-5 start, Melbourne have started to turn their AFL season around with a shift in focus that has delivered successive wins over Fremantle and Richmond.

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