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Melbourne beats Carlton by 17 points at the MCG as Demons stick in the AFL's top four

It's far from a shootout at the MCG, but the Demons get over the line, downing Carlton with a vital win to maintain their spot in the top four.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2023

AFL Round-Up: Carlton remain broken, Hawthorn have reason to believe, Melbourne and Geelong stunned

It was a round of upsets across the AFL, one that has changed the shape of the season for some of the league's most fancied clubs. We digest the week that was.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

Dockers have the best rucks in the AFL: Longmuir

Fremantle's ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson will receive their toughest test of the season when they go up against Melbourne's All-Australian stars.

AAP · May 26, 2023

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Water off a duck's back as Jackson braces to face Dees

Prized Fremantle recruit Luke Jackson will be aiming to continue his recent hot form when he takes on his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday.

AAP · May 24, 2023

Demons to take cautious approach with star Oliver

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will be sidelined indefinitely with the Demons not willing to put a timeline on his return from a "minor" hamstring injury.

AAP · May 24, 2023

AFL guns Oliver, Johannisen out with hamstring injuries

Melbourne' Clayton Oliver has had a minor setback and the news is worse for the Western Bulldogs' Jason Johannisen after the pair sustained hamstring injuries.

AAP · May 22, 2023

Brownlow favourite Nick Daicos avoids AFL suspension

Collingwood's Nick Daicos has avoided suspension over his gut punch on Blake Acres, while Melbourne winger Lachie Hunter will challenge his one-match ban.

AAP · May 22, 2023

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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.

AAP · May 22, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 21, 2023

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.

AAP · May 21, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 20, 2023

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.

AAP · May 20, 2023

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.

AAP · May 19, 2023

Butters dominates as Port Adelaide pip Melbourne

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

AAP · May 19, 2023

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ABC News · May 18, 2023

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.

AAP · May 18, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

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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ABC News · May 11, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 10, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 9, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

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.

The New Daily · Apr 24, 2023

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.

AAP · Apr 23, 2023

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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