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No time like Alice - Demons set to regain AFL star

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney is rated a strong chance to return from concussion symptoms for Sunday's Alice Springs match against St Kilda.

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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.

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'Robust' discussion on the menu as AFL, coaches meet

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is having a series of meetings with AFL coaches amid growing unhappiness among the clubs about head office.

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Freo calm on Jackson trade talk despite Dees interest

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin may have weighed in but Fremantle boss Justin Longmuir won't concern himself with trade talk surrounding star ruck Luke Jackson.

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Lions welcome back Keidean Coleman from ACL tear

It's been 14 months since Keidean Coleman graced an AFL field, but he will make his long-awaited return when Brisbane host Melbourne at the Gabba on Sunday.

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Demons mull Oliver tag twist in Lions' den

Clayton Oliver has found a new defensive role in Melbourne's midfield and could line up in a head-to-head battle with one of Brisbane's prime ball-winners.

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Goodwin stands firm on Pickett-Jackson trade talk

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin would love ruckman Luke Jackson to return to the club and insists his premiership teammate Kysaiah Pickett is going nowhere.

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Oliver's shutdown job gives Dees options with Viney out

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver returned from a week off for personal reasons and impressed coach Simon Goodwin in a new role against Hawthorn.

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Oliver 'frustrated' at AFL speculation: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says there was nothing more to Clayton Oliver's AFL week off than the health and well-being of the star midfielder.

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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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Swans defender Melican to sweat on MRO verdict

Sydney defender Lewis Melican could spend at least two weeks on the sidelines after he caught GWS opponent Toby Bedford across the face with a swinging arm.

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Demons lose Oliver amid fresh mental health issues

Melbourne say Clayton Oliver's mental and physical health is the priority as he misses Saturday's AFL clash with West Coast in Perth.

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Tide turning for Demons with renewed pressure focus

After a 0-5 start, Melbourne have started to turn their AFL season around with a shift in focus that has delivered successive wins over Fremantle and Richmond.

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Demon delight for coach Goodwin after first win of 2025

Melbourne have broken through for their first AFL win of 2025, holding off Fremantle by 10 points at the MCG to ease pressure on coach Simon Goodwin.

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Dockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

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Good, bad or ugly? What makes AFL succession plans work

Simon Goodwin and Nathan Buckley have vastly different perspectives on the merits of coaching succession plans in the AFL.

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Beveridge not planning a coach ride to Melbourne

AFL premiership-winning tactician Luke Beveridge insists he won't be coaching anywhere other than the Western Bulldogs next season, despite links to Melbourne.

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Love and optimism turns to despair as Melbourne reach end of an era

The Demons have started the season with five defeats for the first time since 2012 as pressure mounts on coach Simon Goodwin

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Winless Demons are 'united' as ever, Goodwin insists

A defiant Simon Goodwin has declared Melbourne's leaders are more united than ever, even after the Demons' horror start to 2025.

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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.

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Heat builds on Goodwin as Demons slump to 0-5 in AFL

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says being winless after five games is just another of the challenges he's faced at the Demons.

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Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner

Melbourne have history against them in their bid to play finals after a 0-4 start but are out to start turning the tide against Essendon in Gather Round.

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Demons coach loves 'passionate' Petracca's emotion

Christian Petracca has received plenty of scrutiny for his post-match emotion after Melbourne's loss to Geelong but coach Simon Goodwin loved it.

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Star Petracca walks off frustrated as Demons go 0-4

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has backed Christian Petracca as a "winner" after the star cut a shattered figure as the Demons slumped to 0-4.

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Allen-Mitchell meeting has rest of AFL talking

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen's meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell leaves Melbourne's Simon Goodwin feeling conflicted.

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