Demons picking up pieces for AFL flag push Melbourne captain Max Gawn insists the Demons are pulling in the right direction as they seek to re-emerge as a genuine premiership threat in 2025. AAP · Feb 24, 2025
Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is confident Jagga Smith can bounce back from his ACL heartbreak, and believes the Blues should have the chance to replace him. AAP · Feb 24, 2025
Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out Melbourne have posted a 46-point win over North Melbourne, with the performance of midfielder Clayton Oliver the big highlight for Demons fans. AAP · Feb 22, 2025
Demons blow: McAdam set for long stint on the sidelines Melbourne have suffered another injury blow this summer, with forward Shane McAdam the latest player to be struck down. AAP · Feb 15, 2025
Petracca suffers injury blow at Demons training Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has suffered a cracked rib during AFL pre-season training session, following last season's horror injury. AAP · Jan 10, 2025
Draft-happy Demons confident of contending Melbourne hope top draftees Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay can complement star duo Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver as they seek an AFL finals return. AAP · Nov 20, 2024
LIV Golf 'like having Daicos on your team': Herbert In-form Victorian Lucas Herbert has compared his move to Cameron Smith's LIV Golf team to being traded into an all-star AFL midfield. AAP · Nov 20, 2024
McQualter backs Eagles star Reid to rise to challenge Harley Reid faces fresh challenges in his second AFL season but new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has high expectations for the young star. AAP · Nov 11, 2024
Bartlett settles legal actions against Demons, AFL Melbourne have settled out of court with former president Glen Bartlett and have refuted allegations of illicit drug use levelled against coach Simon Goodwin. AAP · Nov 8, 2024
Demons change AFL assistant coaches after review Melbourne have overhauled senior coach Simon Goodwin's assistants as a result of a review into the embattled AFL club's football department. AAP · Oct 31, 2024
Pert quits Demons, Joel Smith to learn fate Melbourne CEO Gary Pert has quit in the latest off-field development at the embattled AFL club, while player Joel Smith is facing a ban of up to four years. AAP · Oct 31, 2024
Demons' Oliver out to atone for 'stinker' AFL season Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is eager to bounce back next season after a difficult year, having seen a possible trade to Geelong fall through. AAP · Oct 19, 2024
Demons bullish as Oliver stays and Petracca recovers Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb disputes Clayton Oliver has been "desperate" to join Geelong in the wake of rampant speculation about the midfielder's future. AAP · Oct 16, 2024
Demons defiant over Oliver, rule out Pickett trade Melbourne are adamant contracted stars Clayton Oliver and Kysaiah Pickett will be at the club next season despite ongoing trade speculation. AAP · Oct 7, 2024
AAP · Oct 5, 2024 Gawn, Goodwin urge deflated Demons to love AFL grind After a tough season when Melbourne dropped out of the eight, captain Max Gawn and coach Simon Goodwin have urged the Demons to reset and have a better mindset.
AAP · Oct 4, 2024 Demons confirm Oliver staying after rampant AFL talk Melbourne have shut down AFL trade speculation over Clayton Oliver, with president Brad Green confirming the disgruntled midfielder is staying at the club.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 Star Petracca wants speedy return to Demons in 2025 Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has set his sights on returning for the Demons in round one next year following some horrific injuries.
AAP · Sep 9, 2024 Gawn 'glad' Demons have hired ex-All Black for review Melbourne captain Max Gawn is "glad" the embattled Demons are conducting an external review, saying all AFL clubs should do them yearly.
AAP · Sep 7, 2024 Anderson, Davidson star in Lions' rebound AFLW win Brisbane Lions star Ally Anderson has equalled the record for most disposals in an AFLW match in her side's strong win over Melbourne.
AAP · Sep 6, 2024 Roffey resigns from Demons, board to be reviewed Melbourne president Kate Roffey has resigned, effective immediately, with her successor Brad Green to lead a review of the strife-torn AFL club's board.
AAP · Sep 5, 2024 Blue McKay 'collateral damage' in Petracca trade hype Carlton spearhead Harry McKay was thrown up in reports as a potential bargaining chip for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, and says it was a strange feeling.
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 Demons great Jones backs review for embattled club Melbourne great Nathan Jones has called for the Demons to conduct an external review after the club's off-field issues reared again through Christian Petracca.
AAP · Sep 2, 2024 'Excited' coach Scott active in Cats' recruiting drive Geelong coach Chris Scott is "excited'' by the prospect of luring experienced recruits to the AFL club as he juggles multiple responsibilities in September.
AAP · Aug 31, 2024 Star Demon Christian Petracca to stay at Melbourne Melbourne star Christian Petracca says he will remain at the Demons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation over the disgruntled AFL star's future.
AAP · Aug 29, 2024 Demons deny stand-off with injured superstar Petracca Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons are working through issues with Christian Petracca, and homesick Kysaiah Pickett hasn't requested a trade.