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Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra 'a week or two ago'

Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.

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Sacked Demons CEO flags legal action against AFL club

Paul Guerra has engaged lawyers after being axed as Melbourne CEO, with experienced AFL club administrator Brian Cook installed as interim boss.

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Dees outline plan to help Pickett rise to AFL's best

Melbourne will continue allowing Kysaiah Pickett to travel interstate for family reasons as the explosive star seeks to become the best player in the AFL.

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Positive vibes: in-form Demons eyeing another upset

Melbourne have been one of the success stories of the AFL season so far and are growing in confidence ahead of a clash with ladder leaders Sydney.

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Dees fear worst for midfielder after latest knee injury

Melbourne midfielder Jai Culley faces another lengthy stint on the sidelines after hurting his left knee in the big win over Richmond.

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'Unique': Demons still unsure why player needed help

Melbourne will make at least one change for the Anzac Eve match against Richmond as they look into what caused last Sunday's worrying incident.

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Demons, Lions defenders under concussion clouds

Melbourne will investigate whether Harrison Petty suffered a delayed onset concussion against Brisbane while Lion Noah Answerth was concussed again.

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Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset

Melbourne have held on for an extraordinary two-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane for the best win of the Steven King era.

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'A week's a long time in footy': perplexed Demons coach

Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.

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'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players

Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.

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'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.

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Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy

Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.

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Demons on the rise as skipper Gawn leads upset of Suns

Melbourne have three wins in four matches under new coach Steven King after Max Gawn inspired an upset of AFL premiership fancies Gold Coast.

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Petracca 'shame' as revitalised Dees eye red-hot Suns

Christian Petracca's injury has robbed the Melbourne-Gold Coast clash of its star attraction, but there is plenty on the line for both sides at the MCG.

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King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.

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Demons want on-field response in Gawn milestone game

Melbourne coach Steven King wants the Demons to deliver a response against Carlton in a match also marking skipper Max Gawn's 250th AFL game.

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Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock

Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.

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Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start

Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.

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Saints to keep working through how star handles tags

Coach Ross Lyon said being tagged is just 'part of the business' after Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's impact was again limited in St Kilda's loss to Melbourne.

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Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six

Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.

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New-look Demons couldn't slow down if they tried: Gawn

Melbourne won't be left behind in the AFL's race to play fast, attacking footy, with skipper Max Gawn excited to see how an electrifying duo can spark his side.

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Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues

Melbourne coach Steven King says Kysaiah Pickett will face St Kilda despite travelling to Darwin, and the Demons will support him if he needs to do so again.

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Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender

Melbourne have turned to VFL affiliate Casey to fill their final list spot for 2026 following the immediate retirement of premiership backman Steven May.

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Pickett, Windsor strike for Dees before clash abandoned

Steven King had plenty to be pleased about before Melbourne's pre-season clash with Richmond was abandoned because of lightning in the Ballarat area.

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New dawn under King after Demons' dark hour

Max Gawn's optimism entering the Steven King era at Melbourne is fuelled, in part, by the club's unexpected rise to the 2021 premiership under his predecessor.

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