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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

Bulldogs spearhead out of crunch Freo clash

The Western Bulldogs' attacking stocks have taken a hit ahead of facing Fremantle, while the Dockers have regained a star.

AAP · Jul 30

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.

AAP · Jul 14

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Perryman blow for Pies, Dees' Mihocek sidelined

Collingwood's Harry Perryman and Melbourne's Brody Mihocek have both learnt the extent of hamstring injuries and will be sidelined for multiple weeks.

AAP · May 5

The Lion-hearted 'godsend' who made defence cool again

Lions star Lachie Neale will play his 300th game, and his favourite teammate, Josh Dunkley, has been lauded for his unselfishness ahead of 200 AFL appearances.

AAP · Apr 17

'A week's a long time in footy': perplexed Demons coach

Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.

AAP · Apr 11

Coach calls for calm after Bombers snap losing streak

Essendon have prevented the longest losing streak in the club's history with a 45-point upset victory against Melbourne.

AAP · Apr 11

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Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six

Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.

AAP · Mar 15

Cats coach weighs in on Stewart's awkward collision

North Melbourne's Paul Curtis is facing certain suspension for punching an opponent but Geelong's Tom Stewart could escape sanction over high contact.

AAP · Aug 3, 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

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.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

Good news for Saints as King set to return to training

After Friday's injury carnage, the news is improving for St Kilda, with key forward Max King set to return to full AFL training next week.

AAP · Feb 12, 2025

Dan Houston happy at Port, but will he stay?

The future of Port Adelaide star Dan Houston is up in the air despite the 27-year-old being contracted until the end of 2027.

AAP · Aug 9, 2024

Swans, Suns swing the axe following poor losses

Sydney coach John Longmire and Gold Coast counterpart Damien Hardwick have axed four players each following disappointing AFL losses last weekend.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

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AAP · Jul 24, 2024

It's not true: Demons dismiss talk of Oliver friction

Melbourne assistant Andrew McQualter is adamant there is no friction between star midfielder Clayton Oliver and the AFL club.

AAP · Jul 7, 2024

Eagles coach Simpson holds line after Demons thrashing

Melbourne's comprehensive 54-point win over West Coast poured more heat on Adam Simpson at the end of a difficult week for the under-fire Eagles coach.

AAP · Jul 5, 2024

Eagles aim for quick fix as pressure builds on Simpson

The future of West Coast coach Adam Simpson is again under the spotlight following last week's 61-point loss to Hawthorn.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL

Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

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AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Harley Reid put Melbourne to the sword in May, but this time around the Demons have plans in place to stifle the influence of the West Coast wunderkind.

AAP · Jun 27, 2024

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Oscar McInerney will become the most-capped Brisbane Lions ruckman when he lines up against old foe Max Gawn of Melbourne at the Gabba.

AAP · Jun 27, 2024

Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion

The Western Bulldogs will load up on forward-line bigs in their match against North Melbourne following the return of Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy.

AAP · Jun 25, 2024

Demons coach Goodwin defends May after staging fine

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has lashed critics of star Demons defender Steven May, who is "embarrassed" after being fined for staging.

AAP · Jun 22, 2024

Oliver braces for tags in Demons' AFL finals fight

Melbourne banked an important win over North Melbourne despite Clayton Oliver being blanketed, with Trent Rivers stepping up to fill the midfield void.

AAP · May 26, 2024

Max Gawn dominant as Demons crush Saints

Melbourne have surged back into the AFL's top four, with captain Max Gawn passing a late fitness test to be best afield in a 38-point win over St Kilda.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Eagles brace themselves for giant Gawn challenge

West Coast ruckman Bailey Williams has battled bravely this season, and he faces another huge challenge when he takes on Melbourne big man Max Gawn.

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