'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season. AAP · Apr 9
'Finally worked it out': Pickett's light-bulb moment Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season. AAP · Apr 7
Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round. AAP · Apr 7
'Kicked in the nuts': Hardwick laments midfield letdown Gold Coast suffered their first defeat of the season when their star-studded midfield unit lowered its colours to Melbourne in a shock result at the MCG. AAP · Apr 5
Demons on the rise as skipper Gawn leads upset of Suns Melbourne have three wins in four matches under new coach Steven King after Max Gawn inspired an upset of AFL premiership fancies Gold Coast. AAP · Apr 5
Petracca 'shame' as revitalised Dees eye red-hot Suns Christian Petracca's injury has robbed the Melbourne-Gold Coast clash of its star attraction, but there is plenty on the line for both sides at the MCG. AAP · Apr 3
King's confident Demons are learning how to win again Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm. AAP · Apr 2
Blues' mental woes grow in second-half horror show Carlton have thrown away a 43-point lead in their loss to Melbourne and lost all six quarters played after halftime in their matches this season. AAP · Mar 29
'Special' Pickett inspires Dees win in Gawn milestone Melbourne have celebrated captain Max Gawn's 250-game milestone with a remarkable comeback win over Carlton from 43 points down at the MCG. AAP · Mar 29
Demons want on-field response in Gawn milestone game Melbourne coach Steven King wants the Demons to deliver a response against Carlton in a match also marking skipper Max Gawn's 250th AFL game. AAP · Mar 28
Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three. AAP · Mar 27
Max Gawn: ‘If I didn’t like walking to a cafe and talking footy, I probably wouldn’t have a beard’ The cycling-obsessed, bar-owning footy advocate on flying under the radar, the perils of social media and his search for a ‘healthy balance’ in life The Guardian - AU · Mar 25
Dockers back 'fiery' Voss after AFL taunting sanction Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty. AAP · Mar 24
Brilliant Bolton shines as Dockers dismantle Demons Fremantle have unleashed a seven-goal-to-one blitz in the opening quarter to set up a 48-point win over Melbourne in Perth. AAP · Mar 21
AAP · Mar 17 Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.
AAP · Mar 15 Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.
AAP · Mar 13 New-look Demons couldn't slow down if they tried: Gawn Melbourne won't be left behind in the AFL's race to play fast, attacking footy, with skipper Max Gawn excited to see how an electrifying duo can spark his side.
AAP · Mar 11 Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues Melbourne coach Steven King says Kysaiah Pickett will face St Kilda despite travelling to Darwin, and the Demons will support him if he needs to do so again.
AAP · Mar 6 Petracca's doubts, nerves erased as Suns make statement There were nerves and a long-held doubt before Christian Petracca turned back time in Gold Coast's statement-making rout of Geelong to begin the AFL season.
AAP · Mar 2 Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender Melbourne have turned to VFL affiliate Casey to fill their final list spot for 2026 following the immediate retirement of premiership backman Steven May.
AAP · Mar 1 'Catch and cook': stacked Suns the reel deal Daniel Rioli found his niche on the Gold Coast after a move from Melbourne and expects Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to do the same.
AAP · Mar 1 Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.
AAP · Feb 23 Gawn still 'hopeful' struggling Demon returns to play Steven May remains on personal leave from Melbourne but captain Max Gawn holds out hope the defender can yet return to playing for the AFL club.
AAP · Feb 16 New dawn under King after Demons' dark hour Max Gawn's optimism entering the Steven King era at Melbourne is fuelled, in part, by the club's unexpected rise to the 2021 premiership under his predecessor.
AAP · Feb 16 'It's laughable': Suns' gun on 'Brand Petracca' critics Christian Petracca has taken a shot at critics about off-field pursuits he says have helped improve his mental health and prepared him to flourish at the Suns.