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Grundy, van Rooyen impress in Demons' win over Sydney

Young gun Jacob van Rooyen kicked three goals as Brodie Grundy, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 50-point win over Sydney.

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Magpies ponder next ruck move with Cameron sidelined

Coach Craig McRae says Collingwood must get creative to solve their ruck shortage after confirmation Darcy Cameron will be sidelined for a significant period.

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Demons to unveil Jacob van Rooyen against Sydney

First-round draft pick Jacob van Rooyen will make his AFL debut for Melbourne as they welcome back Steven May from injury for the round-three clash with Sydney.

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Coach Longmire not focusing on Swans' MCG return

Sydney coach John Longmire is focusing on the big test against Melbourne rather than addressing the Swans' return to where they suffered a grand final mauling.

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Gawn backs Grundy to take No.1 ruck role for Demons

Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn says Brodie Grundy has shown over the past few weeks that he's ready to be the team's top ruckman.

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Gawn feared he was gone for season with knee injury

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he shed a tear on Friday night, thinking his knee injury against Brisbane might have threatened his AFL career.

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AFL Round-Up: The Max Gawn gap, Nick Daicos in a league of his own, North Melbourne and St Kilda in dreamland

Max Gawn's injury poses problems for Melbourne that Brodie Grundy alone can't solve, while the unique skills of Nick Daicos prove difficult to quantify. We digest the week that was.

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Pickett under fire for high bump in Dees' win over Dogs

Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny for a high bump that flattened Bailey Smith during Melbourne's 50-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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AFL storylines for 2023 — can Geelong win again, the return of Lyon and Clarkson, will Gawn/Grundy work at Melbourne, and more

There are plenty of storylines as we get set for the AFL season — from whether the Cats can win it again to how the returns of Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson will go, and if the Pies can keep winning the close ones. Andrew McGarry takes a look ahead…

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Demons star trio to miss Bulldogs AFL opener

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin Zoom says injured star trio Jack Viney, Bayley Fritsch and Christian Salem won't play round one against the Western Bulldogs.

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Forward-thinking Gawn out to change perceptions

Not content with being regarded as the AFL's most dominant ruckman, Melbourne captain Max Gawn hopes to prove himself as a genuine key forward in 2023.

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Lever hurt as Demons unveil Gawn-Grundy combination

Melbourne defender Jake Lever was left icing a sore ankle, but otherwise the Demons had a strong hit-out as they unveiled ruck pair Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy.

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Collingwood bolster ruck stocks with SANFL recruit

Ruck star Brodie Grundy's departure in the AFL trade period has played a role in Collingwood adding South Australian Oscar Steene to their rookie list.

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Demon Gawn gets good news on injury front

Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn remains on track to play in the pre-season after scans revealed his hamstring injury was only minor.

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Pies clear list space ahead of AFL trades

Collingwood have delisted four players as they prepare to be a major mover in the AFL trade period.

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Demon ruck Jackson requests trade to WA

Melbourne ruckman Luke Jackson wants an AFL trade home to Western Australia, which is expected to spark the Demons' pursuit of Collingwood's Brodie Grundy.

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Dees finding ruthlessness in AFL

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the reigning premiers are finding the ruthlessness they need ahead of attempting to defend their title back in Victoria.

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Luke Jackson has a friend in Docker Darcy

A host of ruckmen are expected to change clubs at the end of the AFL season, with Luke Jackson and Brodie Grundy at the top of the list.

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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.

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Scans clear Cat Dangerfield of calf injury

Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield has been cleared of injury after having calf scans, but Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy is out for the AFL season with an ankle.

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Grundy AFL return unclear after setback

Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy's long wait for an AFL return will continue for at least another week because of ankle soreness.

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Magpies' De Goey back for Port AFL clash

Jordan De Goey has successfully completed Collingwood's training session on Wednesday and is set to make his AFL return against Port Adelaide this weekend.

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Magpies all clear on AFL high contact rule

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has no concerns over the application of head-high contact rules after the AFL "tightened the screws" on its interpretation.

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How Craig McRae is reshaping the Collingwood Magpies into a fun and freewheeling AFL team

Collingwood has charged up the AFL ladder during Craig McRae's first season as coach. So how has he carved a new identity for the Magpies, out of the shadow of Nathan Buckley?

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Collingwood jump Suns early for AFL win

Collingwood have made the most of a strong start to beat Gold Coast by 25 points in Sunday's AFL match at the MCG.

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