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Demons won't let Gawn be physically targeted again

Melbourne skipper Max Gawn was physically targeted by Port Adelaide in the Demons' four-point loss and fellow ruckman Brodie Grundy insists it was a one-off.

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AFL Round-Up: Port Adelaide and Essendon revel in thrilling wins as North Melbourne find silver linings

A series of thrillers lit up the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, where classic finishes and controversy made for the best weekend of the 2023 season so far. We digest the week that was.

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Hamstring could sideline Demons' Oliver for a month

Melbourne are bracing for bad news about star on-baller Clayton Oliver after he injured a hamstring in Friday's loss to Port Adelaide.

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Copper theft spikes in south-east Queensland as sporting clubs repeatedly targeted

Police say farms, energy providers, water supplies and community venues are also being targeted, and reports are on the rise.

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Lachie Hunter, Tom Jonas hit with AFL bans

Melbourne's Lachie Hunter and Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas have attracted one-match bans over incidents in the Power's thrilling four-point win on Friday night.

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Port Adelaide star Butters earns high praise from coach

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says midfielder Zak Butters deserves special praise for his game-turning feats in a four-point win against Melbourne.

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Butters dominates as Port Adelaide pip Melbourne

Port Adelaide, led by midfielder Zak Butters, have pipped Melbourne by four points at Adelaide Oval.

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From Collingwood to Hawthorn, your AFL team's position after nine rounds summed up in two paragraphs

Want a quick rundown on where your team is at after nine rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Collingwood to potential wooden spooners Hawthorn, Andrew McGarry sums up each side.

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Attacking Port coach winding back clock: Demons coach

Melbourne assistant coach Troy Chaplin says an attack-minded Port Adelaide are winding back the clock to the early years of Ken Hinkley's tenure.

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Court documents reveal coach accused of raping former Melbourne player Daniel Hayes was a long-time AFL employee who coached Sydney Swans academy teams

Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.

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Former Melbourne Demons footballer Daniel Hayes serves Supreme Court writ on AFL and junior coach Mark Heaney

Daniel Hayes was forging a path to a dream career in the AFL 17 years ago — but after leaving the Demons without playing a game, the small forward was left grappling with feelings few understood.

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Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen free to play after successful AFL appeal

Following a marathon hearing at the AFL appeals board, Jacob van Rooyen's two-match suspension is overturned, allowing the 20-year-old to play for the Demons against the Hawks this weekend.

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Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli suspended for two matches at AFL tribunal

Junior Rioli avoids a three-match ban but will miss the next two rounds for the Power, after the tribunal downgrades the impact of his striking charge from severe to high.

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Jacob Van Rooyen's striking suspension upheld at AFL tribunal despite outcry from former players

Jacob van Rooyen fails to get his controversial two-match ban for striking overturned, and the Melbourne club confirms it will appeal against the AFL tribunal’s decision.

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Collingwood, Melbourne and St Kilda are the AFL's top trio — and if they all finish top four it will be the first time since 1939

For the Magpies, the Demons and the Saints, it's been a strong start to the AFL season, and at this early stage we are on track for something not seen in VFL/AFL history since the start of World War II, writes Andrew McGarry.

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Former football player Austin Robertson Jnr believes he has CTE, will donate brain to science

Austin Robertson Jnr, who was concussed five times during his Aussie Rules career, believes he has developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy from repeated head trauma.

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Jacob van Rooyen fires Melbourne to comeback win over Richmond

Jacob van Rooyen has booted three clutch goals to break the shackles for Melbourne in its 18-point comeback AFL victory over Richmond.

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Demons stars Gawn, Oliver cleared to face Richmond

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and star midfielder Clayton Oliver have trained freely and will take their place in Monday's vital match against Richmond at the MCG.

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Defensive effort must improve for Demons to tame Tigers

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin hopes some returning personnel will help his side respond to one of their worst defensive efforts in recent years.

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Gawn backed to return for Demons against Richmond

Melbourne star Max Gawn is nearing a return from a knee injury and teammate Angus Brayshaw expects the ruckman to play in the Anzac Day Eve clash with Richmond.

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Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne

Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.

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Port Adelaide celebrate Gather Round with win over Western Bulldogs, Essendon stun Melbourne

Port Adelaide turn around a last-quarter deficit to beat the Western Bulldogs by 14 points in wet conditions, while Essendon produce a Gather Round upset to stun Melbourne.

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Demons adapt to AFL Gather Round curtain-raiser role

Melbourne take on Essendon in the first match of a double-header at a sold-out Adelaide Oval before Port Adelaide host the Western Bulldogs.

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Melbourne wary of Bombers gun Jake Stringer

Essendon match-winner Jake Stringer starred with 10 scoring shots from 15 disposals against GWS last week and looms as key to Saturday's contest with Melbourne.

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Fit-again Brown gives Demons AFL selection headache

Key tall Ben Brown is back in the selection mix for Melbourne's clash with Essendon as Simon Goodwin ponders the make-up of his most effective forward-line.

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