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'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.

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'Good clubs don't wait': Gawn reflects on Goodwin axing

The sacking of coach Simon Goodwin left Max Gawn down in the dumps, but the Melbourne skipper concedes it's a tough decision that may prove to be the right one.

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Cox weighs in on All-Australian blazer for Swans star

Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy is giving All-Australian selectors plenty to think about, but the debate is clear in coach Dean Cox's mind.

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Premiership window slammed shut for Goodwin after '21

Melbourne reasonably thought their drought-breaking 2021 premiership under coach Simon Goodwin was the start of something great, but they were badly wrong.

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Coach relishes Demons' ideal response to pressure

Melbourne have responded to a week in the AFL spotlight by romping to a straight-forward 83-point win over cellar dwellers West Coast.

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Clarkson defends Xerri over Sparrow hit in Dees' win

Jake Melksham kicked five goals and Tom Sparrow was knocked out by high contact from North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri as Melbourne overpowered their opponents.

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Crows coach unfazed by ruckman's contract uncertainty

Adelaide ruckman Reilly O'Brien has recorded the second most hit outs in the AFL in 2025 but he's believed to be at an impasse with the club over a new deal.

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Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash

The flu has gone around Port Adelaide, affecting their lead-in to facing Melbourne, but coach Ken Hinkley is confident they have minimised the damage.

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Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the Demons are righting the ship after in-demand forward Kysaiah Pickett's re-commitment to the club.

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Fired-up Fremantle chief unhappy with Demons' actions

Simon Garlick borrowed an infamous line from American actor Will Smith as he lashed Melbourne over their comments about ruck star Luke Jackson.

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Star Demon duo still talking through on-field argument

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and star defender Steven May are still talking through their post-match altercation after the Demons' loss to Collingwood.

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High-flying Magpies won't shift AFL finals focus

Collingwood coach Craig McRae insists an enviable 11-2 record won't tempt the AFL ladder leaders to reassess their ambitions at the mid-season bye.

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Magpies show just why they’re AFL flag favourites after scraping past Demons

No team is better than Collingwood at adapting to the needs of the moment – and the ladder leaders keep on winning

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Gawn, May clash as Magpies win King's Birthday thriller

Melbourne defender Steven May and captain Max Gawn have vented emotions at each other after Collingwood won a King's Birthday classic by one point.

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Chills, they're multiplying as Big Freeze fights beast

Melbourne captain Max Gawn met his Mini Me and Shazza was with her idol Warnie as celebrities got very cold at the 11th Big Freeze fundraiser.

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Magpies ponder selection posers for King's Birthday

Collingwood's Dan McStay could return and Bobby Hill is at home because of family ill health ahead of the King's Birthday AFL blockbuster.

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The Gen Z memes on Grundy's mind ahead of Dees reunion

Sparked by a pre-game speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin, Sydney star Brodie Grundy has found a maxim and a goal celebration idea from unlikely sources.

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Lions' hunger questioned but Fagan doesn't see pattern

Chris Fagan has questioned his side's hunger after a shock loss to the fast-finishing Melbourne Demons but is adamant it's no "premiership hangover".

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Final-term 'annihilation' sparks Demons over Lions

Clayton Oliver found form as Melbourne came from 24 points behind to shock Brisbane in an 11-point Gabba win that left the Lions with work to do.

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'Old School Ross' still has place at Saints: Riewoldt

Former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt says his old coach Ross Lyon is still driving high standards which they will need in a danger game against West Coast.

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Hawks out to break Dees hoodoo in MCG battle

Hawthorn have bounced back with a pair of comfortable wins after last month's mini form slump, but will be put to the test against an improving Melbourne.

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Max gone? Mitchell wants to see back of Dees skipper

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is in vintage form and has been giving Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell headaches ahead of their MCG clash in round nine.

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Gawn brushes Oliver report amid hope for AFL return

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is again the subject of AFL trade speculation but captain Max Gawn is focused on getting his teammate healthy and back in action.

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Gawn stars as Demons beat Eagles for third straight win

Max Gawn has steered Melbourne to another victory but Jake Melksham faces a nervous wait after being involved in an incident which left an opponent concussed.

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Hawks ruck Meek ready to step up and tame Tigers

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek is raring to go toe-to-toe with Richmond captain Toby Nankervis in their clash at the MCG.

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