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Demons seek secret recipe for success against Swans

Melbourne are out to reverse a worrying recent trend against Sydney as they welcome back star defender Steven May for a battle with Lance Franklin.

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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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Melbourne recall big guns for clash against Lions

Melbourne have recalled a trio of premiership stars for their bumper AFL fixture against a Brisbane side bolstered by the return of captain Dayne Zorko.

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Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.

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Steven May out injured as Dees take on 'Dinosaur Dogs'

A calf injury has sidelined Melbourne's star defender Steven May in a huge blow for the Demons ahead of their round-one AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.

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Dundee United 1 St Johnstone 2: Stevie May masterclass as Saints secure victory at Tannadice

The homegrown striker netted the opener and Melker Hallberg was also on the scoresheet for the Perth side

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Doubts over Franklin for AFL farewell year

Sydney veteran Lance Franklin's impressive season ended on a sour note in a poor AFL grand final display, after he announced he will play on for one more year.

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AFL Round-Up: Finals first week delivers in spades as Geelong and Sydney stake their premiership claims

The most-thrilling weekend of finals in a generation delighted footy fans and further ignited a premiership race to savour. We digest the week that was.

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Sydney stun Demons in AFL final boilover

The Sydney Swans have shocked reigning AFL premiers Melbourne at the MCG by 22 points to win through to their first preliminary since 2016.

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Hungry Hunt, Melksham drive Dees' flag bid

Jayden Hunt and Jake Melksham will be the only two Melbourne players in the qualifying final against Sydney who missed out on last year's premiership.

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New faces highlight All-Australian squad

Six Melbourne players and five from Geelong have been named in a fresh-looking All-Australian squad, which features 26 men who have not previously won a blazer.

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Demon puncher Melksham earns AFL recall

Melbourne duo Jake Melksham and Steven May will play their first AFL match together since their off-field bust-up in June.

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Demons bank on depth to replace Oliver

Jake Melksham and Luke Dunstan are among the options to replace star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver for Sunday's clash with Port Adelaide in Alice Springs.

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Steven May return steadies Demons' defence

All-Australian defender Steven May returned from injury and suspension to play a key role for Melbourne in their 64-point AFL thumping of Brisbane.

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Dominant Dees climb back to AFL summit

Steven May has returned from a club-imposed suspension to help Melbourne snap a three-match AFL losing streak with a dominant 64-point win over Brisbane.

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Melbourne's May to return from AFL ban

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is again rejecting claims of behaviour issues as Steven May prepares to return from a one-game ban for a brawl with a teammate.

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Melbourne's Gawn out injured in AFL

Melbourne's premiership captain Max Gawn will miss up to five weeks of the AFL season because of an ankle injury, in a fresh blow for the Demons.

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AFL turbulence didn't affect Dees: Goodwin

Melbourne's AFL premiership defence is in danger of being derailed after a fight between teammates and a third straight defeat, this time against Collingwood.

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Demons call upon Hibberd for Magpies clash

Michael Hibberd will play his first game of the AFL season for Melbourne in the Queen's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood, who regain Jamie Elliott.

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Demon has second hand surgery after brawl

Jake Melksham has required a second operation on the hand he injured in his infamous fight with teammate Steven May.

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Team defence, deep forwards and quick counters — how Fremantle and Sydney worked out the Demons

The previously undefeated Demons lose to two separate strategies from Fremantle and Sydney, but was this just a lapse, or are these plans that can be repeated? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.

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AFL to investigate Dees' restaurant fight

The AFL will investigate Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham's alcohol-fuelled fight at a restaurant that has embarrassed the reigning premiers.

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Wheels haven't fallen off Demons: Gawn

Captain Max Gawn says the wheels haven't fallen off Melbourne, despite losing two consecutive AFL games and Steven May and Jake Melksham's restaurant fight.

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Jake Melksham to undergo surgery after altercation with teammate Steven May

Melbourne Football Club releases a statement saying that Jake Melksham requires surgery on his hand after he was involved in a fight with teammate Steven May.

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Gawn embarrassed by Dees teammates' fight

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he is embarrassed by teammates Steven May and Jake Melksham's "horrible act'" of brawling in a restaurant.

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