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Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action

Indigenous All Stars players are eager for their pre-season exhibition showpiece to become a regular feature on the AFL calendar in coming years.

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May speaks on Petracca's 'emotional' Demons meeting

Star Melbourne defender Steven May says Christian Petracca opened up to his teammates about his mental health struggles amid trade speculation.

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Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive

Melbourne's AFL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after three straight losses but coach Simon Goodwin sees a glimmer of hope.

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Fractured ribs for Dees star May, return date unknown

Melbourne have confirmed Steven May sustained fractured ribs in a heavy collision with Western Bulldogs forward Laitham Vandermeer.

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Bontempelli stars in Bulldogs' fourth-straight win

The Western Bulldogs have continued their charge to September, notching a fourth-straight win with a commanding 51-point defeat of Melbourne.

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Demons coach Goodwin defends May after staging fine

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has lashed critics of star Demons defender Steven May, who is "embarrassed" after being fined for staging.

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Steven May fined over 'disgraceful' AFL staging act

Melbourne's Steven May has copped a fine for "staging" after milking the AFL's dangerous-tackle rule during his side's narrow win over North Melbourne.

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Roos' comeback falls short as Dees win fiery AFL clash

Melbourne and North Melbourne faced off in a halftime melee before the Demons resisted a late fightback to post a three-point win over the AFL's bottom side.

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Kangaroos eye litmus test against Demons midfield

North Melbourne's improved form since the mid-season bye will be put to the test by a Melbourne side desperate to resurrect their AFL premiership hopes.

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We want to win: Dees' May hits back at 'selfish' claims

Amid intense scrutiny over sub-par performances, Steven May is adamant Melbourne can re-establish their identity as a defensive powerhouse.

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Moore brushes May comments, tips hot Big Freeze clash

Collingwood and Melbourne will resume their rivalry in the annual Big Freeze contest, both desperate for a win after sliding out of the top eight.

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Blues coach backs star forward ahead of Demons clash

Carlton gun Charlie Curnow has come under some scrutiny but coach Michael Voss says he's been nothing but impressed with the key forward.

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Melbourne entertain as much as contain to beat Geelong with their own game

Demons prove that show can go on even as weather turns with win that cements their AFL premiership credentials

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Gather Round folks, the Crows are too plain, too sloppy and too predictable

Adelaide fluff their lines on the city’s big opening night but the Demons show their strength in depth

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Pickett faces AFL scrutiny after Dees' win over Crows

Kysaiah Pickett's high contact with Jake Soligo will be looked at by the MRO after Melbourne's 15-point AFL win over Adelaide in the Gather Round opener.

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Demons prepared for Gather Round battle with Adelaide

Adelaide have made five changes for the clash with Melbourne, who expect the 0-3 Crows to come out firing in the opening game of the AFL's Gather Round.

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Melbourne's confidence rising for May return: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says All-Australian defender Steven May is shaping for a return to action after just a one-game absence because of broken ribs.

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Key trio to bolster Bombers, sore Demons named

Gun midfielder Darcy Parish will return for Essendon against St Kilda, while Melbourne have named Jake Lever and Clayton Oliver despite injury scares.

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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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Mixed results for Melbourne over injured defensive duo

Fractured ribs will keep Steven May out of Melbourne's clash with Port Adelaide, but the Demons are hoping for better news over fellow defender Jake Lever.

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May hospitalised, Lever also hurt in Demons' AFL win

Melbourne premiership defenders Steven May and Jake Lever were prominent casualties as the Demons outclassed Hawthorn by 55 points.

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Dimma and Des: Coast coaches tackle Glitter Strip curse

Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure as Gold Coast Suns coach, before Des Hasler does the same at the Titans on a seismic Saturday for pro sport in the city.

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Dees haven't underperformed in AFL exits: list boss

Steven May raised eyebrows when he declared Melbourne are a better side than AFL premiers Collingwood, leading to suggestions the Demons have underperformed.

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Wasteful Melbourne still learning the hard way as Carlton party like it’s 1999

The Demons will wonder how they lost after dominating in the air and on the ground, and then allowing the Blues in at the death

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Max King one of three Saints down in loss to Demons

Max King has hurt his troublesome left shoulder in the opening seconds as St Kilda fell to a 21-point loss against fellow AFL top-four hopefuls Melbourne.

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