Melbourne down premiers Adelaide in AFLW Melbourne have beaten Adelaide by 18 points in their AFLW season opener in Adelaide. AAP · Aug 26, 2022
Kangaroos sign Viney as footy manager Experienced football manager Todd Viney has been appointed as Alastair Clarkson's righthand man ahead of his first season as North Melbourne coach. AAP · Aug 25, 2022
Demons to embrace AFLW favourite status Melbourne have been picked by AFLW club captains to secure their first premiership and the Demons are embracing the favourites tag. AAP · Aug 25, 2022
Nasty Petty sledge was provoked: Zorko Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko insists his personal sledge that reduced Melbourne's Harrison Petty to tears was provoked, but admits he crossed the line. AAP · Aug 24, 2022
Dees finding ruthlessness in AFL Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the reigning premiers are finding the ruthlessness they need ahead of attempting to defend their title back in Victoria. AAP · Aug 23, 2022
Zorko AFL sledge a line in the sand: Gawn Melbourne captain Max Gawn says personal sledges like Dayne Zorko's towards Harrison Petty don't belong in the AFL, but is proud of how the Demons handled it. AAP · Aug 23, 2022
AFL finals: how the eight shape up after a thrilling end to the regular season Geelong look solid, the Demons have what it takes to go back-to-back and Dustin Martin looms on the horizon for Richmond The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2022
AFL Round-Up: Agony for Carlton and Brisbane, ecstasy for Collingwood as unforgettable 2022 regular season reaches thrilling conclusion One of the most enthralling home and away seasons in AFL history ends with a weekend of relief, heartbreak and intrigue, setting the scene for a September to remember. We digest the week that was. ABC News · Aug 21, 2022
Lions coach admits Demons are AFL nemesis Brisbane coach Chris Fagan concedes his team are struggling for answers against AFL premiers Melbourne after a 58-point defeat at the Gabba. AAP · Aug 19, 2022
Zorko apologises for inappropriate sledge Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has apologised to Melbourne's Harrison Petty for an inappropriate comment he made that left the Demon in tears on Friday night. AAP · Aug 19, 2022
Demons thrash Lions in Gabba AFL mauling Melbourne have put themselves in the box seat for an AFL top-two finish with a comprehensive 18.7 (115) to 8.9 (57) defeat of Brisbane at the Gabba. AAP · Aug 19, 2022
Melbourne AFL flag defence on track: coach Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his reigning AFL premiers are building cohesion at the right time of the season. AAP · Aug 18, 2022
AFL Round-Up: Epic wins for Melbourne and Sydney — and heartbreak for Carlton — set the scene for a grand finale Heroes and heartbreak were the order of the day in round 22 and, with finals just a game away, this remarkable home-and-away season is about to reach its crescendo. We digest the week that was. ABC News · Aug 14, 2022
Pickett targeted, Demons call out racism Melbourne are working with the AFL integrity unit to find a social media user who racially abused Indigenous goal-kicker Kysaiah Pickett online. AAP · Aug 14, 2022
AAP · Aug 13, 2022 Melksham firmly in Dees AFL finals frame After missing out on the 2021 premiership, Jake Melksham is putting his best foot forward in a bid to play a role for Melbourne in this year's AFL finals.
AAP · Aug 12, 2022 Carlton not satisfied with AFL improvement Carlton coach Michael Voss believes the under-fire Blues have more to give this AFL season as they attempt to secure a drought-breaking finals appearance.
AAP · Aug 10, 2022 Dees coach Goodwin shrugs Grundy AFL link Melbourne have refused to confirm meeting with contracted Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy as they line up possible replacements for Luke Jackson.
ABC News · Aug 9, 2022 Melbourne Demons need to fix their second halves ahead of AFL finals series Defending champions Melbourne are sitting in the top four with two rounds left, but there are areas of the game where the Demons need to clean up quickly to get their title defence on track, writes Andrew McGarry.
AAP · Aug 8, 2022 AFLW players boosted for quick turnaround After a period of uncertainty, Melbourne's Libby Birch believes AFLW players have been reinvigorated for season seven, which has been brought forward to August.
AAP · Aug 8, 2022 Demons seek remedy to AFL trend Melbourne defender Jake Lever was left feeling dejected after the AFL loss to Collingwood, which came about when the Demons threw away another big lead.
AAP · Aug 5, 2022 Hot Pies claim epic AFL win over Demons Collingwood have surged into second spot on the AFL ladder after overpowering reigning premiers Melbourne in a seven-point thriller at the MCG.
ABC News · Aug 5, 2022 Collingwood beat Melbourne by seven points in yet another thriller to make it 11 straight wins Collingwood win their 11th straight game in yet another nail-biter, edging clear of Melbourne by seven points in a fantastic game that moves the Magpies into the top two.
AAP · Aug 3, 2022 High-flying Magpies face AFL litmus test Collingwood's blockbuster AFL clash with Melbourne on Friday night will go a long way towards shaping both sides' top-four hopes.
AAP · Aug 1, 2022 Demons plead with Jackson for commitment Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he's spoken to in-demand ruckman Luke Jackson about staying committed to the AFL side despite contract speculation.
AAP · Aug 1, 2022 Gawn empathy for AFL rival Ginnivan Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has put the AFL rivalry with Collingwood to one side, saying he empathises with under-fire Magpies dynamo Jack Ginnivan.