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Pearce injury scare as Dockers crush Demons in Perth

Fremantle have surged into the top four and Melbourne's finals hopes hang in the balance following the Dockers' 50-point win in Perth.

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Emboldened Demons keen to make amends against Dockers

Melbourne were crushed by 92 points when they met Fremantle seven weeks ago, but they are far more confident ahead of a re-match.

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Demons weigh up ruck call as Docker duo looms

Melbourne have uncovered viable ruck options after Jacob van Rooyen and Harry Petty stood up without injured star Max Gawn against Essendon.

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No Gawn, no worries as Dees trump Dons in AFL upset

Kysaiah Pickett has kicked two goals in his 100th AFL game as Melbourne moved into the top eight with a 17-point win over Essendon at a wet MCG.

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Dees youngster poised for crucial Bombers ruck battle

Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn's absence for the clash with Essendon will leave young teammate Jacob van Rooyen with a huge ruck task against Sam Draper.

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Demons favourite Pickett lauded ahead of AFL milestone

Kysaiah Pickett will play his 100th game when Melbourne take on Essendon in a clash that will have ramifications for both sides' AFL finals hopes.

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Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.

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Demons' Gawn determined to return early from injury

Captain Max Gawn is determined to return from injury earlier than expected to help Melbourne in their tough push to make the AFL finals.

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Season over for Hawthorn forward Lewis after ACL tear

Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has suffered a season-ending ACL tear, while Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss up to three weeks with an ankle injury.

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Goodwin buoyed by younger Dees' form in AFL finals race

Trent Rivers led a strong contribution from Melbourne's young stars in a 54-point hammering of West Coast, giving coach Simon Goodwin cause for optimism.

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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.

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More surgery for sidelined Demons star Petracca

Melbourne star Christian Petracca's bad run of internal injuries has continued, with the prolific midfielder diagnosed with appendicitis.

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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.

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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.

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Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender

Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.

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Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Simon Goodwin admits a second-straight goalless final term is reason for some introspection, but that there's optimism after a narrow loss to Brisbane.

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Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Hugh McCluggage, after a half-time rocket, kicked the match-winner from the boundary as the Lions came from 24 points behind to beat the Demons by five points.

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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.

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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.

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Wilkie says AFL dodged a drug breach on 'technicality'

Federal MP Andrew Wilkie and the AFL have drawn sharply different conclusions from the Sport Integrity Australia report on the league's illicit drugs policy.

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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.

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Clarkson takes positives from Kangaroos' heartbreaker

Last-placed North Melbourne fell just short of Melbourne after kicking the last six goals of the match, but will take heart from another competitive showing.

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Roos' comeback falls short as Dees win fiery AFL clash

Melbourne and North Melbourne faced off in a halftime melee before the Demons resisted a late fightback to post a three-point win over the AFL's bottom side.

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Kangaroos eye litmus test against Demons midfield

North Melbourne's improved form since the mid-season bye will be put to the test by a Melbourne side desperate to resurrect their AFL premiership hopes.

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Lay off club doctors, says Bombers coach Brad Scott

Melbourne's handling of Christian Petracca has been thrust into the spotlight after the Demons star was allowed to play on while nursing internal injuries.

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