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Lever hurt as Demons unveil Gawn-Grundy combination

Melbourne defender Jake Lever was left icing a sore ankle, but otherwise the Demons had a strong hit-out as they unveiled ruck pair Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy.

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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.

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Demon Gawn gets good news on injury front

Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn remains on track to play in the pre-season after scans revealed his hamstring injury was only minor.

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AFLW trailblazer Daisy Pearce retires from playing ahead of move into men’s coaching

Daisy Pearce, one of the brightest stars and most influential names in AFLW history, has confirmed the end of her playing days

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AFLW trailblazer Daisy Pearce retires after 2022 premiership with Melbourne Demons

The AFLW pioneer and Melbourne Demons champion announces her retirement after six seasons in the league and a premiership last season.

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Daisy Pearce revels in AFLW premiership with Melbourne, putting thoughts of retirement on the backburner

A premiership player at last, Melbourne's Daisy Pearce lets her guard down in celebration of the Demons' breakthrough AFLW flag.

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Relieved Pearce becomes AFLW flag winner

Daisy Pearce will enjoy the spoils of Melbourne's first AFLW premiership before the veteran women's football pioneer makes a call on her playing future.

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Deevine: The Melbourne Demons Have Made History By Claiming Their First AFLW Premiership

The Dees downed the Brisbane Lions by four points in a bloody nail-biting match.

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Melbourne win maiden AFLW premiership, defeating Brisbane in grand final thriller

Melbourne Demons 2.7 (19) defeated Brisbane Lions 2.3 (15), sending Dees captain Daisy Pearce out a winner in possibly her last game

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Demons upset Lions for AFLW premiership

Melbourne have claimed their first AFLW premiership, upsetting the Brisbane Lions by four points in a low-scoring epic in the second grand final of 2022.

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Lions try to brush off AFLW favourites tag

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich has attempted to brush off his side's favourite status ahead of the AFLW grand final against Melbourne.

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Lions, Demons guided by their AFLW coaches

Melbourne's Mick Stinear and the Brisbane Lions' Craig Starcevich are the only AFLW coaches remaining from inaugural season of the competition in 2017.

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The keys to AFLW Grand Final success for the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons

The Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons go head to head on Sunday in the AFLW grand final. Throughout the season, there's been a key statistic for each team that shows how they win.

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Demons' old hands steering AFLW flag bid

Melbourne coach Mick Stinear and five of his players remain from the inaugural AFLW season, hoping to lead the club to its first women's premiership.

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AFLW star Purcell relishing time at Demons

Dual All-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell feared she might not play AFLW in 2022, instead she is preparing for her second grand final in seven months.

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Lions adopt Waugh footing for AFLW decider

Brisbane Lions winger Sophie Conway says her team is not satisfied with what they have achieved this year and have a ruthless mindset ahead of the AFLW decider.

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Family ties inspire AFLW star Lily Mithen

Laurie Mithen was a five-time VFL flag hero for Melbourne and AFLW star Lily Mithen hopes to add another premiership piece to the family legacy.

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Daisy Pearce uncertain over AFLW future

Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce will embark on a coaching career when her AFLW playing days are over but hasn't yet made a decision on when that will be.

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Demons happy to enter Lions' new AFLW den

Melbourne coach Mick Stinear has no issue with playing at Brisbane's new venue, which will host its first competitive fixture with the AFLW grand final.

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Dees hold off North to reach AFLW decider

North Melbourne threw everything at Melbourne but couldn't capitalise on their chances, with the Demons grinding out a 17-point AFLW preliminary final win.

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Melbourne to play Brisbane Lions in AFLW grand final after edging Kangaroos by 17 points

Melbourne advances to a second consecutive season decider following a tense 17-point victory over the Kangaroos in their preliminary final at Princes Park.

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Demons equipped to snare elusive AFLW flag

After six fruitless AFLW seasons, red-hot Melbourne believe a flag is within reach as they prepare to take on North Melbourne for a spot in the grand final.

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Why Melbourne Demons are one of the hardest teams to score against in AFLW history

From the last line of defence to forward pressure, the Demons' AFLW game plan makes it as hard as possible for opposition teams to get a shot on goal, never mind score — and, as Gemma Bastiani writes, they are close to becoming the stingiest defence in league history.

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Kangas relish continuity in AFLW finals

North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off.

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Kangaroos ready to spar with Demons

North Melbourne have made an against-the-odds run deep into the AFLW finals and skipper Emma Kearney backs her Kangaroos to mix it with high-flyers Melbourne.

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