The Latest Breaking News from Jacob van Rooyen

Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test

Steven King's attacking game style has thrilled Melbourne fans and neutrals all season, but faces a huge test against red-hot Carlton in their wildcard clash.

AAP · Aug 28

AFL appeals board hands down swift van Rooyen verdict

Melbourne will have to win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this year after the AFL appeals board upheld his three-match ban.

AAP · Aug 20

Demons to challenge star forward's ban at appeals board

Demons forward Jacob van Rooyen is still a chance to play again this season after the club announced they will appeal his three-match ban.

AAP · Aug 19

Top four alive: Demons hold on to defeat battling Suns

Melbourne have emerged with a hard-fought nine-point AFL defeat of Gold Coast at People First Stadium.

AAP · Aug 2

Van Rooyen unlocking his best as Demons ravage Richmond

Melbourne coach Steven King has hailed the evolution of Jacob van Rooyen following the key forward's six-goal haul in a 46-point demolition of Richmond.

AAP · Jul 12

Fast-starting Demons hold off Hawks despite fade-out

The Melbourne Demons have beaten Hawthorn by 35 points in Launceston, with a stunning 13-goals-to-one first half setting up the victory.

AAP · Jul 4

Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset

Melbourne have held on for an extraordinary two-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane for the best win of the Steven King era.

AAP · Apr 19

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Brody Mihocek is loving his fresh start at Melbourne and is eyeing a reunion with former Collingwood teammate Mason Cox when the Demons face Fremantle.

AAP · Mar 19

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 15

Demons jump to the defence of out-of-form spearhead

Jacob Van Rooyen has taken a surprise step back this year, but Melbourne are backing the spearhead to regain his mojo and play a key part in the club's future.

AAP · May 23, 2025