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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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Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone's wrath

The AFL clash between Fremantle and Richmond will go ahead despite a cyclone hitting Western Australia.

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Dockers back 'fiery' Voss after AFL taunting sanction

Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty.

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Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture

Fremantle spearhead Patrick Voss has made a cry baby gesture towards Harrison Petty, and the AFL say the behaviour isn't acceptable.

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Goodwin wants Lever confident for Demons return

Melbourne's AFL loss to Gold Coast won't change coach Simon Goodwin's plan to get Jake Lever back loving football.

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Gawn stars as Demons beat Eagles for third straight win

Max Gawn has steered Melbourne to another victory but Jake Melksham faces a nervous wait after being involved in an incident which left an opponent concussed.

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Gawn stands tall in Demons' important win over Tigers

Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.

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Demons teammates in awe of dynamic Pickett

Melbourne swingman Harrison Petty would be fine with clearing out the forward line for damaging matchwinner Kysaiah Pickett.

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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.

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Demons end horror week with big AFL win over Suns

Melbourne have ended a week to forget off the field in style, posting a comprehensive 54-point AFL win over Gold Coast at People First Stadium.

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No one would have won us the hitouts: Demons coach

Melbourne were crushed in the clearance and hit-out battle against Fremantle, and Demons coach Simon Goodwin says Tom Fullarton wouldn't have been the answer.

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Lions defender 'apologetic' for Petty incident: Zorko

Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth is 'extremely apologetic' for his much-discussed sledge of Melbourne's Harrison Petty, Dayne Zorko says.

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'Tough' Demons star Steven May eyes Gather Round return

Melbourne key defender Steven May could miss just one AFL match despite sustaining fractured ribs in a nasty collision with Hawthorn's Mabior Chol.

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Oliver, Gawn central in Hawks' planning for MCG battle

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has had his eye on a long list of Melbourne stars in his preparation for their round-two encounter at the MCG.

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Demons confident on settling Petty amid Adelaide ties

After Adelaide attempted to lure Harrison Petty back to South Australia, Melbourne will put work in to keep the key tall happy in Victoria.

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Ginnivan tells Collingwood he wants to be traded

Collingwood premiership player Jack Ginnivan is keen on a move, with Hawthorn expressing interest in trading for the 20-year-old forward.

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Dockers duo Schultz, Henry secure AFL trades

Fremantle have improved their AFL draft hands for this year and next in exchange for losing Lachie Schultz to Collingwood and Liam Henry to St Kilda.

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Demons hopeful Oliver, Petty can return to face Cats

Melbourne are not willing to declare Clayton Oliver a certain starter to face Geelong after the star midfielder spent almost a week in hospital.

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Lions banish hoodoo in dramatic AFL final

Brisbane's long drought at the MCG is over after they marched into an AFL preliminary final with a 13-point win over Melbourne.

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Let footy do the talking: Lions captain

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko says he'll let his footy do the talking against Melbourne while expecting some heat from his verbal sledging of the Demons.

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Zorko no target for Tigers in AFL knockout

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko could be spared extra attention by Richmond in their AFL elimination final following his ugly verbal spat with Melbourne players.

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Brisbane Lions AFL captain Dayne Zorko claims comment to Harrison Petty wasn't an 'unprovoked sledge'

Dayne Zorko says he "overstepped the mark" with a comment he made to Melbourne's Harrison Petty, but suggests it was not an "unprovoked sledge".

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Nasty Petty sledge was provoked: Zorko

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko insists his personal sledge that reduced Melbourne's Harrison Petty to tears was provoked, but admits he crossed the line.

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Zorko AFL sledge a line in the sand: Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says personal sledges like Dayne Zorko's towards Harrison Petty don't belong in the AFL, but is proud of how the Demons handled it.

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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.

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