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Team defence, deep forwards and quick counters — how Fremantle and Sydney worked out the Demons

The previously undefeated Demons lose to two separate strategies from Fremantle and Sydney, but was this just a lapse, or are these plans that can be repeated? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.

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AFL to investigate Dees' restaurant fight

The AFL will investigate Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham's alcohol-fuelled fight at a restaurant that has embarrassed the reigning premiers.

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Magpies expect Demons to rise above drama

Ahead of their Queen's Birthday clash, Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Melbourne are still the AFL benchmark despite recent losses and off-field dramas.

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Wheels haven't fallen off Demons: Gawn

Captain Max Gawn says the wheels haven't fallen off Melbourne, despite losing two consecutive AFL games and Steven May and Jake Melksham's restaurant fight.

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Gawn embarrassed by Dees teammates' fight

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he is embarrassed by teammates Steven May and Jake Melksham's "horrible act'" of brawling in a restaurant.

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Demons send McDonald for surgery in AFL

Melbourne have sent key forward Tom McDonald for foot surgery while Essendon's Jake Stringer could return from a hamstring strain on Friday night.

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Demons suspend May after altercation

Melbourne have suspended Steven May for a week after the key defender scuffled with teammate Jake Melksham when he was not supposed to be drinking.

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AFL Round-Up: Melbourne beaten again, Fremantle impossible to ignore as season shapes to be a classic

Another Melbourne slip up and a massive Freo win have set the second half of the 2022 AFL season up to perfection. We digest the week that was.

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Stumbling Demons wait on McDonald scans

Melbourne premiership forward Tom McDonald will have scans on a sore foot as the Demons hope he has avoided a Lisfranc joint injury.

AAP

Sydney Swans stun Demons in AFL thriller

The Sydney Swans have upset reigning AFL premiers Melbourne, recovering after conceding the first five goals to defeat the Demons by 12 points at the MCG.

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Dees' intensity dialled up for Swans clash

After seeing Melbourne's 17-match winning streak ended, coach Simon Goodwin has noticed a renewed energy in his AFL side ahead of the meeting with Sydney.

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Morning mail: conservation study, Queen to miss jubilee service, energy crisis explained

Friday: Major study finds almost half the planet’s land surface needs extra conservation protection. Plus: why does an iceberg lettuce cost $11.99?

The Guardian - AU

Demons bring back four AFL stars for Swans

Melbourne have responded to a rare AFL loss by bringing back four premiership stars, including Christian Salem, for their round 12 clash with the Sydney Swans.

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AFL mid-season report card part one: premiership fancies to guilty pleasures

Taking a top-down approach, how the teams occupying finals places are faring at the halfway stage

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Boost for Dublin GAA as Lauren Magee staying home rather than returning to Australia for another AFLW season

She may well be the first in a wave of ladies football stars who have to now choose to play either football or Aussie Rules for 2022

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Melbourne flag quartet set for AFL returns

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin expects four premiership heroes to return from injury for Saturday's AFL match against Sydney.

ABC News

AFL Round-Up: Melbourne are beaten at last as Fremantle find a way, Collingwood and Carlton bring the MCG back to life

A Fremantle performance for the ages proves the Demons are beatable and the MCG is treated to a Collingwood-Carlton classic that could flip the script for two juggernauts. We digest the week that was.

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Surging Fremantle end Demons' AFL streak

Melbourne's 17-game AFL winning streak has come to an end in stunning fashion with Fremantle piling on the last 10 goals to score a 38-point victory at the MCG.

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Hot Demons preparing for Dockers' AFL best

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is not taking notice of Fremantle's sudden form slump and is expecting the Dockers to bring their best to the MCG.

ABC News

How many games does it take for AFL coaches to go to the next level — from Alastair Clarkson to Simon Goodwin, Luke Beveridge and others

If 50 games is seen as the turning point for AFL players, what is the equivalent for coaches? Andrew McGarry investigates, including the stretch of games that links top premiership coaches such as Alastair Clarkson.

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Free kick calls put AFL umps in spotlight

There's plenty of commentary on the AFL umpires after a weekend where there were several contentious free kicks paid.

ABC News

AFL Round-Up: Melbourne's month of tests arrive, Richmond have that 2019 feeling

After 10 weeks of action the 2022 season has reached somewhat of a fork in the road, and some flag-chasing teams are about to face their biggest tests yet.. We digest the week that was.

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Demons make it 17 straight, defeat North

Clayton Oliver starred as Melbourne cruised to a 17th-straight AFL win, overcoming a persistent but outclassed North Melbourne by 47 points at Marvel Stadium.

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Premiers out to show North no mercy in AFL

Reigning premiers Melbourne will start red-hot favourites against lowly North Melbourne and don't intend on taking it easy against the AFL battlers.

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Demons to face AFL selection squeeze

Unbeaten AFL leaders Melbourne are set to welcome back Christian Salem and Michael Hibberd in coming weeks but face a tough task to work out their best line-up.

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