Hawks confirm Jiath comeback, Rozee still out for Power Hawthorn are hopeful Changkuoth Jiath has overcome his injury woes, while Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee is still battling a hamstring issue. AAP · May 17, 2024
Mixed injury news for Demons stars Oliver and Salem Melbourne's Christian Salem could miss up to six weeks with a hamstring injury while Clayton Oliver should resume in round seven after minor finger surgery. AAP · Apr 12, 2024
Resurgent Lions dominate Demons at MCG in Neale's 250th The Brisbane Lions have stunned in-form Melbourne by 22 points to claim their first home-and-away win at the MCG since 2014. AAP · Apr 11, 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 · Mar 7, 2024
Demons to use Brayshaw for inspiration in AFL flag tilt Much-loved utility Angus Brayshaw retired on medical grounds last month but will continue to have a role with Melbourne in their pursuit of the 2024 flag. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
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
Fit-again Salem enjoying footy back in hot Demons team Christian Salem's season began frustratingly when he was troubled by a thyroid issue but the Melbourne premiership defender is fit and firing again. AAP · Jun 20, 2023
Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions Hawthorn defender James Sicily and Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will front the AFL appeals board in attempts to have their respective suspensions overturned. AAP · Jun 14, 2023
Lachie Hunter, Tom Jonas hit with AFL bans Melbourne's Lachie Hunter and Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas have attracted one-match bans over incidents in the Power's thrilling four-point win on Friday night. AAP · May 20, 2023
Attacking Port coach winding back clock: Demons coach Melbourne assistant coach Troy Chaplin says an attack-minded Port Adelaide are winding back the clock to the early years of Ken Hinkley's tenure. AAP · May 18, 2023
Demons hold out hope for injured Max Gawn Melbourne ruckman and captain Max Gawn will have scans on a potentially serious knee injury suffered early against Brisbane at the Gabba. AAP · Mar 24, 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 14, 2023
Demon Christian Salem battles flare-up of thyroid issue Melbourne defender Christian Salem is in doubt for the start of the AFL season after a pre-existing thyroid condition flared up. AAP · Feb 6, 2023
Dockers name second-gamer for Dogs clash Fremantle have made the biggest surprise selection for the first weekend of AFL finals, naming second-gamer forward Jye Amiss to take on the Western Bulldogs. AAP · Sep 1, 2022
AAP · Jul 11, 2022 Demons bank on depth to replace Oliver Jake Melksham and Luke Dunstan are among the options to replace star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver for Sunday's clash with Port Adelaide in Alice Springs.
AAP · Jun 4, 2022 Sydney Swans stun Demons in AFL thriller The Sydney Swans have upset reigning AFL premiers Melbourne, recovering after conceding the first five goals to defeat the Demons by 12 points at the MCG.
AAP · Jun 3, 2022 Dees' intensity dialled up for Swans clash After seeing Melbourne's 17-match winning streak ended, coach Simon Goodwin has noticed a renewed energy in his AFL side ahead of the meeting with Sydney.
AAP · Jun 2, 2022 Demons bring back four AFL stars for Swans Melbourne have responded to a rare AFL loss by bringing back four premiership stars, including Christian Salem, for their round 12 clash with the Sydney Swans.
AAP · Jun 1, 2022 Tomlinson back, Dees weigh up AFL changes Adam Tomlinson will play his first AFL match since round four as Melbourne look to bounce back from their first loss of the AFL season.
AAP · May 30, 2022 Warner didn't hear final whistle: Swans Sydney coach John Longmire says Chad Warner didn't hear the whistle before kicking the ball into the crowd in a controversial end to the game against Richmond.
AAP · May 30, 2022 Melbourne flag quartet set for AFL returns Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin expects four premiership heroes to return from injury for Saturday's AFL match against Sydney.
AAP · May 20, 2022 Premiers out to show North no mercy in AFL Reigning premiers Melbourne will start red-hot favourites against lowly North Melbourne and don't intend on taking it easy against the AFL battlers.
AAP · May 18, 2022 Demons to face AFL selection squeeze Unbeaten AFL leaders Melbourne are set to welcome back Christian Salem and Michael Hibberd in coming weeks but face a tough task to work out their best line-up.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Demons' Gawn avoids serious knee injury Melbourne premiership captain and star ruckman Max Gawn has been cleared of any serious injury to his knee and is fit to face West Coast.
AAP · Apr 24, 2022 Demons' AFL depth continues to shine The selection pressure continues at Melbourne after the Demons comfortably accounted for Richmond without premiership stars Jake Lever and Jack Viney.