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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.

AAP · Apr 19, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 18, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 18, 2025

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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.

AAP · Apr 17, 2025

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 15, 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

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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.

AAP · Apr 12, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 11, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 4, 2025

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.

AAP · Apr 2, 2025

Goodwin demands Demons response after 'strong' review

Melbourne head to Geelong on Friday night with a worrying 0-3 start to the AFL season and several players down on form.

AAP · Apr 2, 2025

Demons sweat on young gun Lindsay's knee injury

Melbourne youngster Xavier Lindsay will have scans on his left knee after he was hurt during the opening stages of a 58-point thrashing from Gold Coast.

AAP · Mar 29, 2025

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AAP · Mar 28, 2025

Xerri, North prepare for massive Adelaide Oval AFL test

North Melbourne will go into Sunday's game having never won at Adelaide Oval and with a winless streak against the Crows that dates back to 2020.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Sun faces tall order as Gold Coast take on Demons

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is aware of the Suns' poor record against Melbourne and has set the scene for a pivotal rucking duel at the MCG.

AAP · Mar 27, 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 24, 2025

'My coach loves me': Gawn defends Dees boss Goodwin

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has no issue with Simon Goodwin after the Demons coach disclosed a personal matter following a defeat to North Melbourne.

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AAP · Mar 23, 2025

Goodwin says Gawn going through 'back story'

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has backed Max Gawn after the Demons captain was beaten in the ruck by North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

Demons seek steps forward in North battle

Melbourne are out to take a more significant stride forward in their clash with North Melbourne following a promising display in the first-up defeat to GWS.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

Demons star May to see specialist over fractured larynx

Steven May will miss a second straight match because of a fractured larynx, but Melbourne expect their star defender to return to action in the near future.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

All eyes will be on Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca when they line up in Melbourne's refreshed midfield against a red-hot Greater Western Sydney.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2025

AFL 2025 predicted ladder part two: creaking Collingwood’s final crack at a flag

Reigning premiers Brisbane can shake off recent history and contend again but will have to overcome a pair of resurgent challengers to the crown

AAP · Feb 24, 2025

Demons picking up pieces for AFL flag push

Melbourne captain Max Gawn insists the Demons are pulling in the right direction as they seek to re-emerge as a genuine premiership threat in 2025.

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