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Demons consider picking veteran for wildcard final

Melbourne have numerous big selection calls to make this week as they prepare for their wildcard match against in-form Carlton at the MCG on Saturday night.

AAP · Aug 25

'Powerful': Daniher family speaks to Demons, Magpies

Collingwood and Melbourne have come together to hear from Neale Daniher's wife and daughter ahead of the 12th Big Freeze clash.

AAP · Jun 3

Demons' loss not on Langford's shoulders: King

Harvey Langford missed the chance to kick a match-winning goal, but Melbourne coach Steven King put his side's loss to the Bulldogs down to other factors.

AAP · May 24

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Freijah ice-cool as Dogs pip Dees in thriller

Ed Richards and Marcus Bontempelli starred for the Western Bulldogs, who threw away a big lead against Melbourne before prevailing in a tight contest.

AAP · May 24

'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

'One of the best' - Bulldogs hold off spirited Demons

Melbourne were spirited in their first AFL game since Simon Goodwin's sacking but suffered a six-point loss to the finals-hunting Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Aug 10, 2025

Swans drop Florent as Dockers regain skipper

Alex Pearce is back to bolster Fremantle's defence for the away clash with Sydney, who have again dropped high-profile midfielder Oliver Florent.

AAP · Jul 4, 2025

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Goodwin wants Lever confident for Demons return

Melbourne's AFL loss to Gold Coast won't change coach Simon Goodwin's plan to get Jake Lever back loving football.

AAP · Jun 28, 2025

Demons axe flag hero and young guns as season slips

Melbourne have axed a premiership hero and two young stars while Sydney have called on two seasoned campaigners for a crunch game.

AAP · Jun 26, 2025

Demons expect 'sore' May, Pickett to take on Dockers

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists premiership stars Steven May and Kysaiah Pickett will be fit to take on Fremantle, despite the pair dealing with injuries.

AAP · Apr 15, 2025

Goodwin backs '100 per cent fine' Gawn for AFL response

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he should have put a sock in it with his cryptic post-game comments on Sunday about captain Max Gawn.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Petracca meeting an 'eye-opener' for Demons: Lever

Melbourne's Jake Lever says he was shocked by reports Christian Petracca was disgruntled, but believes a recent meeting took a weight off the star's shoulders.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Wavering Demons still in premiership hunt: defender

Melbourne defender Jake Lever says the Demons can still contend for the premiership, despite their finals hopes hanging in the balance.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024

Demons 'nowhere near it' in humbling loss to Eagles

Melbourne have slipped to seventh spot after suffering a 35-point loss to West Coast, and coach Simon Goodwin was scathing of his team's performance.

AAP · May 19, 2024

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AAP · May 8, 2024

Blues coach backs star forward ahead of Demons clash

Carlton gun Charlie Curnow has come under some scrutiny but coach Michael Voss says he's been nothing but impressed with the key forward.

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2024

Melbourne entertain as much as contain to beat Geelong with their own game

Demons prove that show can go on even as weather turns with win that cements their AFL premiership credentials

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

AFL tribunal got it right on Cameron: Fagan

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says it's up to the AFL tribunal, not him, to explain why Charlie Cameron's suspension was downgraded to a fine.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

AFL won't appeal tribunal call on Charlie Cameron

The AFL believed Charlie Cameron should have received a suspension for his tackle on Jake Lever but won't appeal the tribunal's call to downgrade it to a fine.

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AAP · Apr 16, 2024

Brisbane's Cameron has one-game suspension thrown out

Brisbane Lions livewire Charlie Cameron has been let off with a fine for a dumping tackle on Melbourne defender Jake Lever after heading to the AFL Tribunal.

AAP · Apr 15, 2024

Lions defender 'apologetic' for Petty incident: Zorko

Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth is 'extremely apologetic' for his much-discussed sledge of Melbourne's Harrison Petty, Dayne Zorko says.

AAP · Apr 12, 2024

Dump tackle has Lions' Cameron sidelined for AFL clash

Brisbane small forward Charlie Cameron faces suspension for their key home game against Geelong because of the tackle he laid on Melbourne defender Jake Lever.

AAP · Apr 11, 2024

Lions' Zorko to address Answerth after 'crybaby' sign

Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko will speak with teammate Noah Answerth after the defender made an unsportsmanlike gesture towards Melbourne's Harrison Petty.

AAP · Mar 28, 2024

Key trio to bolster Bombers, sore Demons named

Gun midfielder Darcy Parish will return for Essendon against St Kilda, while Melbourne have named Jake Lever and Clayton Oliver despite injury scares.

AAP · Mar 27, 2024

'Tough' Demons star Steven May eyes Gather Round return

Melbourne key defender Steven May could miss just one AFL match despite sustaining fractured ribs in a nasty collision with Hawthorn's Mabior Chol.

AAP · Mar 25, 2024

Mixed results for Melbourne over injured defensive duo

Fractured ribs will keep Steven May out of Melbourne's clash with Port Adelaide, but the Demons are hoping for better news over fellow defender Jake Lever.

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