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Goodwin urges Demons to be humble in AFL

Melbourne have moved on from the sledging war with the Brisbane Lions and coach Simon Goodwin wants the Demons to prevail in the finals through contested ball.

AAP · Sep 8, 2022

Demons declare Petracca fit for AFL final

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says wounded star Christian Petracca is "100 per cent" playing in the Demons' sudden-death AFL semi-final against Brisbane.

AAP · Sep 7, 2022

Petracca passes early AFL fitness test

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has trained fully, proving he can play through a corked calf and hairline leg fracture on Friday night against Brisbane.

AAP · Sep 5, 2022

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Petracca fighting to be fit for AFL semi

Melbourne star Christian Petracca is in a race to prove his fitness for the AFL semi-final against Brisbane with a fibula hairline fracture and a corked calf.

AAP · Sep 2, 2022

Demons' Harmes avoids suspension for hit

Melbourne's James Harmes has escaped with a fine for his hit on Sydney's Jake Lloyd and will be free to play against Brisbane in their AFL semi-final.

AAP · Sep 2, 2022

Demons in illness scare ahead of AFL final

Melbourne expect coach Simon Goodwin to be cleared to take the reins for the AFL qualifying final against Sydney on Friday night despite falling ill this week.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

Wirral teens celebrated for 'outstanding' results after 'trying' time

A local councillor has praised students across the borough for their achievements

Liverpool Echo · Aug 25, 2022

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Zorko apologises for inappropriate sledge

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has apologised to Melbourne's Harrison Petty for an inappropriate comment he made that left the Demon in tears on Friday night.

AAP · Aug 19, 2022

Hardwick supports under-fire Bombers coach

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is feeling for former Tigers assistant Ben Rutten as he fights to keep his position in charge of Essendon.

AAP · Aug 18, 2022

Melbourne AFL flag defence on track: coach

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his reigning AFL premiers are building cohesion at the right time of the season.

AAP · Aug 18, 2022

Melksham firmly in Dees AFL finals frame

After missing out on the 2021 premiership, Jake Melksham is putting his best foot forward in a bid to play a role for Melbourne in this year's AFL finals.

AAP · Aug 13, 2022

Dees coach Goodwin shrugs Grundy AFL link

Melbourne have refused to confirm meeting with contracted Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy as they line up possible replacements for Luke Jackson.

AAP · Aug 10, 2022

Goodwin defends Langdon over 'pony' barb

Melbourne wingman Ed Langdon lit the fuse for a hot AFL contest with Collingwood when he labelled the Magpies "a bit of a one-trick pony".

AAP · Aug 5, 2022

AFL urged to apologise to Eddie Betts

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has joined the chorus calling for the AFL to apologise to Eddie Betts over their handling of Adelaide's 2018 pre-season camp.

AAP · Aug 4, 2022

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AAP · Aug 3, 2022

High-flying Magpies face AFL litmus test

Collingwood's blockbuster AFL clash with Melbourne on Friday night will go a long way towards shaping both sides' top-four hopes.

AAP · Aug 1, 2022

Demons plead with Jackson for commitment

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he's spoken to in-demand ruckman Luke Jackson about staying committed to the AFL side despite contract speculation.

AAP · Jul 29, 2022

Demons hailed for ruthless defensive edge

Melbourne's top-two hopes are back on track following Friday night's win over Fremantle, but they face a tough run of matches to finish the season.

AAP · Jul 28, 2022

Dockers aim to bury two Demons in one

Fremantle will be aiming to claw their way back into the top four with victory over Melbourne in Friday night's AFL clash at Optus Stadium.

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AAP · Jul 26, 2022

Brown out again, but Lever back for Dees

Melbourne will welcome back star defender Jake Lever for Friday night's AFL clash with Fremantle, but forward Ben Brown will miss a second straight match.

AAP · Jul 26, 2022

Future still uncertain for star Dees duo

Melbourne premiership stars Angus Brayshaw and Luke Jackson are coming off contract this year, and the club faces a fight to retain them both.

AAP · Jul 22, 2022

Bulldogs running out of time in AFL season

The Western Bulldogs need to return to their run-and-gun best if they are to secure the final position in the top-eight, coach Luke Beveridge says.

AAP · Jul 20, 2022

Demons relishing tough run to AFL finals

Star Melbourne onballer Clayton Oliver will play in Saturday night's AFL blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs and Jake Lever also should be available.

AAP · Jul 15, 2022

Melbourne's time is now: AFL coach Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says it's time for his AFL reigning premiers to rediscover their best form, starting against Port Adelaide.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

Demons star Oliver ruled out of AFL match

Brownlow Medal contender Clayton Oliver has been ruled out of Melbourne's crunch AFL clash with Port Adelaide in Alice Springs on Sunday.

AAP · Jul 6, 2022

Cats fired up for clash with AFL premiers

Melbourne tormented Geelong late last season and both sides are firing on all cylinders ahead of Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at a sold-out GMHBA Stadium.

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