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Demons teammates in awe of dynamic Pickett

Melbourne swingman Harrison Petty would be fine with clearing out the forward line for damaging matchwinner Kysaiah Pickett.

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Demons 'positive' about defender May returning

Melbourne are expecting star defender Steven May to return from a groin strain for the Demons' clash with Richmond, while a key Lion has also been cleared.

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Demon delight for coach Goodwin after first win of 2025

Melbourne have broken through for their first AFL win of 2025, holding off Fremantle by 10 points at the MCG to ease pressure on coach Simon Goodwin.

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Dockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

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Beveridge not planning a coach ride to Melbourne

AFL premiership-winning tactician Luke Beveridge insists he won't be coaching anywhere other than the Western Bulldogs next season, despite links to Melbourne.

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Love and optimism turns to despair as Melbourne reach end of an era

The Demons have started the season with five defeats for the first time since 2012 as pressure mounts on coach Simon Goodwin

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Winless Demons are 'united' as ever, Goodwin insists

A defiant Simon Goodwin has declared Melbourne's leaders are more united than ever, even after the Demons' horror start to 2025.

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Demons expect 'sore' May, Pickett to take on Dockers

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists premiership stars Steven May and Kysaiah Pickett will be fit to take on Fremantle, despite the pair dealing with injuries.

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Heat builds on Goodwin as Demons slump to 0-5 in AFL

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says being winless after five games is just another of the challenges he's faced at the Demons.

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Essendon salute as winless Melbourne sink into the mire

Essendon have defeated Melbourne by 39 points to leave the struggling Demons in 17th spot without a win this season.

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Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner

Melbourne have history against them in their bid to play finals after a 0-4 start but are out to start turning the tide against Essendon in Gather Round.

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Demons coach loves 'passionate' Petracca's emotion

Christian Petracca has received plenty of scrutiny for his post-match emotion after Melbourne's loss to Geelong but coach Simon Goodwin loved it.

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Star Petracca walks off frustrated as Demons go 0-4

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has backed Christian Petracca as a "winner" after the star cut a shattered figure as the Demons slumped to 0-4.

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Dangerfield stars as Geelong keep Demons winless

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has starred in the Cats' gritty 39-point win against winless Melbourne at GHMBA Stadium.

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Power gun Butters, Dees' Pickett back in AFL round four

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters and Melbourne livewire Kysaiah Pickett headline the high-profile inclusions for round four of the AFL season.

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Cats welcome back Stewart, Mannagh for Demons clash

Defender Tom Stewart and forward Shaun Mannagh will return for Geelong's match against Melbourne, but midfielder Mitch Knevitt is out because of injury.

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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.

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Dees need to dig in and push past adversity: Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has challenged the Demons' leaders to dig in their heels and respond to the "adversity" of a 0-3 start to the AFL season.

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Demons sweat on young gun Lindsay's knee injury

Melbourne youngster Xavier Lindsay will have scans on his left knee after he was hurt during the opening stages of a 58-point thrashing from Gold Coast.

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Suns banish MCG demons in emphatic statement

The Suns have extended their unbeaten start to the AFL season and snapped a 12-match losing streak against Melbourne with a convincing 58-point win at the MCG.

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MCG demons: Noble's advice to Suns about stadium stigma

Gold Coast have a poor record at the MCG but have a chance to issue a huge statement in round three during their only regular-season game at the venue.

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Sun faces tall order as Gold Coast take on Demons

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is aware of the Suns' poor record against Melbourne and has set the scene for a pivotal rucking duel at the MCG.

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Goodwin backs '100 per cent fine' Gawn for AFL response

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he should have put a sock in it with his cryptic post-game comments on Sunday about captain Max Gawn.

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'My coach loves me': Gawn defends Dees boss Goodwin

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has no issue with Simon Goodwin after the Demons coach disclosed a personal matter following a defeat to North Melbourne.

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Larkey laps up winning as North prepare for Crows test

North Melbourne forward Nick Larkey says he can see "what all the hype's about" around winning and adds it's time the Kangaroos started doing it consistently.

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