Dees face now or never moment against in-form Bulldogs Melbourne's finals hopes are fading fast, and they could become terminal if they lose to the Western Bulldogs in Friday night's crunch clash at Marvel Stadium. AAP · Jul 30, 2024
Giants on guard as AFL top eight race heats up Facing a tough run across the last four home-and-away rounds, midfielder Finn Callaghan knows there's little room for error for flag hopefuls GWS. AAP · Jul 29, 2024
Goodwin declares Demons' Oliver's 'not going anywhere' Much-talked-about Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is "not going anywhere", Demons coach Simon Goodwin insists. AAP · Jul 27, 2024
Giants win thriller to hurt Demons' finals chances Premiership contenders GWS have delivered a savage blow to Melbourne's finals prospects, recording a two-point come-from-behind win at the MCG. AAP · Jul 27, 2024
Giants' Bedford eyes win over ex-club Dees in flag push Greater Western Sydney tagger Toby Bedford has one eye on making the AFL finals and another on getting bragging rights over his old club Melbourne at the MCG. AAP · Jul 26, 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 24, 2024
Twist of fate helps Docker Walters star against Dees Fremantle veteran Michael Walters has starred with four goals and nine score involvements in his team's crushing 50-point win over Melbourne. AAP · Jul 21, 2024
No one would have won us the hitouts: Demons coach Melbourne were crushed in the clearance and hit-out battle against Fremantle, and Demons coach Simon Goodwin says Tom Fullarton wouldn't have been the answer. AAP · Jul 21, 2024
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. AAP · Jul 21, 2024
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. AAP · Jul 18, 2024
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. AAP · Jul 13, 2024
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. AAP · Jul 13, 2024
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. AAP · Jul 12, 2024
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. AAP · Jul 10, 2024
AAP · Jul 10, 2024 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.
AAP · Jul 9, 2024 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.
AAP · Jul 8, 2024 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.
AAP · Jul 7, 2024 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.
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 7, 2024 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.
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 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 · Jul 1, 2024 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.
AAP · Jun 28, 2024 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.
AAP · Jun 28, 2024 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.