The Latest Breaking News from Demons

Demons appeal forward's ban ahead of finals

Melbourne are desperate to have spearhead Jacob van Rooyen available for finals and will head to the tribunal to appeal the forward's three-match striking ban.

AAP · Aug 17

Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Melbourne are set to be without key forward Jacob van Rooyen for the start of the finals after he was suspended for contact to an opponent's head.

AAP · Aug 16

Demons surge to fifth but key forward faces MRO wait

Melbourne scored a big win over the Power at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night, but forward Jacob van Rooyen is set to face MRO scrutiny after a high hit.

AAP · Aug 15

Demons stun Dockers in extraordinary thriller to emerge as a bona fide premiership threat

Most pundits had Melbourne languishing this year but Steven King has reinvigorated the club with a gameplan made for the MCG

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9

'No fears here': Dockers positive despite MCG loss

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant the MCG holds no fears for his team, despite losing to Melbourne at the home of the grand final.

AAP · Aug 8

'Demon time': Melbourne stun Dockers in MCG classic

Melbourne have overturned a 15-point deficit during the final quarter to stun ladder-leaders Fremantle in the Dockers' last appearance at the MCG before finals.

AAP · Aug 8

Dockers to embrace MCG visit as flag momentum builds

Fremantle are in the box seat to reach this year's grand final, and the club will use Saturday's visit to the MCG to help further bolster their flag prospects.

AAP · Aug 7

Demons brace for finals rehearsal against rampant Freo

Melbourne have already locked in a wildcard berth as a minimum, but Steven King's men have the chance to make a huge statement if they can beat Fremantle.

AAP · Aug 6

Collingwood utility added to growing injury list

A Collingwood utility has been added to the club's growing injury list, but Melbourne are hopeful a star defender could return this weekend.

AAP · Aug 4

'Comfortable anywhere': Fremantle embrace MCG challenge

One of Fremantle's key forwards is adamant the Dockers are comfortable playing anywhere as they prepare to meet Melbourne at the MCG.

AAP · Aug 4