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'Rapt': Lions star Bailey explains contract decision

Brisbane Lions star Zac Bailey has turned down a monster offer from Adelaide to re-sign with the dual reigning premiers until the end of 2034.

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Carlton are on the wildest of rides with their next generation in the driver’s seat

The Blues look well stocked for years to come after Jagga Smith and Harry Dean were standouts in their AFL wildcard final win over the Demons

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Injuries bite as Demons, Power, Hawks win in AFLW

Melbourne have thrashed Brisbane, while Port Adelaide snatched a thrilling win over GWS and Hawthorn beat Collingwood on an AFLW weekend full of injuries.

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Demons proud of regained respect despite finals exit

Melbourne coach Steven King was devastated by a wildcard exit but believes the Demons managed to regain some respect in his first year at the helm.

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Fairytale Blues 'not done yet' after wildcard win

After a historic wildcard win when they finished 10th, Carlton can dare to dream of an extended finals run, forward Ben Ainsworth says.

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Old habits haunt Dees in frustrating AFL wildcard exit

After a year of exciting, attacking football, Melbourne's forward line crumbled under the weight of finals pressure in their wildcard match against Carlton.

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Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons

Carlton have won their AFL wildcard game against Melbourne by 19 points in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG to set up an elimination final against Geelong.

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Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test

Steven King's attacking game style has thrilled Melbourne fans and neutrals all season, but faces a huge test against red-hot Carlton in their wildcard clash.

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'It stacks up': Demons ready to strike in AFL finals

While Melbourne have injury problems and are coming off an upset loss, Bayley Fritsch says they will head into their final against Carlton with confidence.

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AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership

The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses

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All-Australian nod lifts ruck great into rare air

Minor premiers Fremantle led the league with five All-Australian selections but all eyes were on record-breaking Melbourne skipper Max Gawn.

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Revitalised Demon relishing life as one of King's men

Two-time All-Australian midfielder Jack Steele has rediscovered his best form and played a key role for Melbourne since being turfed from St Kilda.

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Demons consider picking veteran for wildcard final

Melbourne have numerous big selection calls to make this week as they prepare for their wildcard match against in-form Carlton at the MCG on Saturday night.

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Butler cops ban, two Saints players fined for staging

St Kilda veteran Dan Butler has copped a one-match suspension for rough conduct on the Suns' Mac Andrew, and it may end up being his final game for the Saints.

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'Concerned': Bulldogs veteran in doubt to play finals

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has given an update on captain Marcus Bontempelli, as well as veteran Tom Liberatore ahead of a clash with Melbourne.

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AFL appeals board hands down swift van Rooyen verdict

Melbourne will have to win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this year after the AFL appeals board upheld his three-match ban.

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Demons to challenge star forward's ban at appeals board

Demons forward Jacob van Rooyen is still a chance to play again this season after the club announced they will appeal his three-match ban.

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Three-game AFL striking ban upheld for van Rooyen

Melbourne must win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this season, after his three-game striking suspension was upheld at the AFL tribunal.

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'Exhausting': Melbourne coach to keep narrow focus

Melbourne coach Steven King says his club will keep a narrow focus when hosting the Western Bulldogs in the last game before the finals.

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Gold Coast young gun signs fresh contract with Suns

Gold Coast have locked away a young gun on a fresh contract and a Melbourne midfielder has re-signed with the Demons, rejecting overtures from Port Adelaide.

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Demons appeal forward's ban ahead of finals

Melbourne are desperate to have spearhead Jacob van Rooyen available for finals and will head to the tribunal to appeal the forward's three-match striking ban.

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Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Melbourne are set to be without key forward Jacob van Rooyen for the start of the finals after he was suspended for contact to an opponent's head.

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Demons surge to fifth but key forward faces MRO wait

Melbourne scored a big win over the Power at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night, but forward Jacob van Rooyen is set to face MRO scrutiny after a high hit.

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Breakout Demon expected to knock back Power interest

Port Adelaide look set to miss out on prime target Tom Sparrow but have other areas they want to target in recruiting.

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Demons kick clear to start new AFLW era with win

Melbourne looked in trouble at three-quarter time, but they kicked three goals and kept Hawthorn scoreless to start their AFLW season with a 19-point win.

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