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Demons axe flag hero and young guns as season slips

Melbourne have axed a premiership hero and two young stars while Sydney have called on two seasoned campaigners for a crunch game.

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'Refreshing': Demons rethink goal-kicking approach

After a season blighted by poor goal-kicking, Melbourne are releasing the shackles ahead of their must-win clash with Gold Coast.

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Mysterious 'rogue' objects discovered by James Webb telescope may not actually exist, new simulations hint

A new study lends support to the notion that JuMBOs (Jupiter-mass binary objects) discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope in 2023 may be fiction rather than fact.

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Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the Demons are righting the ship after in-demand forward Kysaiah Pickett's re-commitment to the club.

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Fired-up Fremantle chief unhappy with Demons' actions

Simon Garlick borrowed an infamous line from American actor Will Smith as he lashed Melbourne over their comments about ruck star Luke Jackson.

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Goodwin cracks code to fix Dees' goal-kicking woes

Melbourne have shot themselves in the foot too often in front of goal this season, but coach Simon Goodwin thinks he has found a solution to the problem.

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Demons forward banned again, Pickett fined

Melbourne's mature-age draftee Aidan Johnson has been handed his second suspension of the season, while teammate Kysaiah Pickett was fined for striking.

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Demons feeling the love after reigniting culture

Melbourne forward Jake Melksham insists the Demons developed their culture over the off-season even before their game plan.

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No time like Alice - Demons set to regain AFL star

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney is rated a strong chance to return from concussion symptoms for Sunday's Alice Springs match against St Kilda.

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Demons jump to the defence of out-of-form spearhead

Jacob Van Rooyen has taken a surprise step back this year, but Melbourne are backing the spearhead to regain his mojo and play a key part in the club's future.

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'Robust' discussion on the menu as AFL, coaches meet

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is having a series of meetings with AFL coaches amid growing unhappiness among the clubs about head office.

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Freo calm on Jackson trade talk despite Dees interest

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin may have weighed in but Fremantle boss Justin Longmuir won't concern himself with trade talk surrounding star ruck Luke Jackson.

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Lions welcome back Keidean Coleman from ACL tear

It's been 14 months since Keidean Coleman graced an AFL field, but he will make his long-awaited return when Brisbane host Melbourne at the Gabba on Sunday.

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Demons mull Oliver tag twist in Lions' den

Clayton Oliver has found a new defensive role in Melbourne's midfield and could line up in a head-to-head battle with one of Brisbane's prime ball-winners.

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Goodwin stands firm on Pickett-Jackson trade talk

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin would love ruckman Luke Jackson to return to the club and insists his premiership teammate Kysaiah Pickett is going nowhere.

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Oliver's shutdown job gives Dees options with Viney out

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver returned from a week off for personal reasons and impressed coach Simon Goodwin in a new role against Hawthorn.

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Oliver 'frustrated' at AFL speculation: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says there was nothing more to Clayton Oliver's AFL week off than the health and well-being of the star midfielder.

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Gawn brushes Oliver report amid hope for AFL return

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is again the subject of AFL trade speculation but captain Max Gawn is focused on getting his teammate healthy and back in action.

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Swans defender Melican to sweat on MRO verdict

Sydney defender Lewis Melican could spend at least two weeks on the sidelines after he caught GWS opponent Toby Bedford across the face with a swinging arm.

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Demons lose Oliver amid fresh mental health issues

Melbourne say Clayton Oliver's mental and physical health is the priority as he misses Saturday's AFL clash with West Coast in Perth.

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Tide turning for Demons with renewed pressure focus

After a 0-5 start, Melbourne have started to turn their AFL season around with a shift in focus that has delivered successive wins over Fremantle and Richmond.

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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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Dockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

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Good, bad or ugly? What makes AFL succession plans work

Simon Goodwin and Nathan Buckley have vastly different perspectives on the merits of coaching succession plans in the AFL.

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Beveridge not planning a coach ride to Melbourne

AFL premiership-winning tactician Luke Beveridge insists he won't be coaching anywhere other than the Western Bulldogs next season, despite links to Melbourne.

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