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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.

AAP · Jun 21, 2024

Lay off club doctors, says Bombers coach Brad Scott

Melbourne's handling of Christian Petracca has been thrust into the spotlight after the Demons star was allowed to play on while nursing internal injuries.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

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.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

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Demons remain bullish despite fortnight from hell

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the Demons can rally from a tough fortnight, starting this Saturday when they play resurgent North Melbourne.

AAP · Jun 19, 2024

Demons medicos backed by Goodwin after Petracca dramas

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he trusts their medical staff "like never before" in the wake of Christian Petracca's spleen surgery.

AAP · Jun 19, 2024

Like a car crash: Petracca opens up on horror injuries

Star Demons midfielder Christian Petracca says he struggles to watch football at the moment due to the traumatic nature of the injuries he suffered last week.

AAP · Jun 17, 2024

Collingwood's Crisp closes on AFL games streak record

Colllingwood coach Craig McRae says it's no coincidence that as Jack Crisp's form has improved, so have the fortunes of the injury-ravaged Magpies.

AAP · Jun 14, 2024

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Season over for wounded Demons star Christian Petracca

Melbourne's Christian Petracca is looking ahead to the 2025 AFL season after conceding internal injuries will keep him sidelined for the rest of this year.

AAP · Jun 13, 2024

Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has needed surgery after he suffered several injuries in the King's Birthday loss to Collingwood.

AAP · Jun 10, 2024

Magpies dominate dire Demons in MCG blockbuster

Melbourne star Christian Petracca was subbed out with a rib injury as Collingwood dominated the Demons in the King's Birthday blockbuster, winning by 38 points.

AAP · Jun 10, 2024

Demons confident tide will turn, Petracca in hospital

Melbourne star Christian Petracca was taken to hospital with injured ribs as the battling Demons suffered a 38-point loss to Collingwood.

AAP · Jun 10, 2024

Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Melbourne's 92-point debacle against Fremantle proved beyond doubt that something is wrong at the Demons, and now they come up against Collingwood.

AAP · Jun 9, 2024

‘Neutered dog’ Ross Lyon teaches Harley Reid old tricks to win battle for St Kilda

West Coast young gun started the AFL clash full of confidence and cheek until brought down a peg or two by the Saints and their coach

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2024

Dockers' double act ruck and roll through Demons

Fremantle's first trip to Alice Springs was a memorable one as ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson stood out in a 92-point humbling of Melbourne.

AAP · Jun 2, 2024

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AAP · May 26, 2024

Max Gawn dominant as Demons crush Saints

Melbourne have surged back into the AFL's top four, with captain Max Gawn passing a late fitness test to be best afield in a 38-point win over St Kilda.

AAP · May 25, 2024

Demons eye Saints solution to identity crisis

Consecutive defeats have left Melbourne searching for answers ahead of an important AFL clash with St Kilda at the MCG.

AAP · May 24, 2024

Eagles players dazzled by football 'freak' Harley Reid

Adelaide will be keeping a close check on West Coast rising star Harley Reid when the two sides lock horns at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

AAP · May 19, 2024

Eagles fans can't get enough of new toy Harley Reid

Harley Reid's star continues to grow, but West Coast coach Adam Simpson doesn't want people to put too much pressure on the 19-year-old.

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AAP · May 19, 2024

Waterman kicks five but Reid steals the show

Jake Waterman kicked five goals but Harley Reid produced the most memorable highlights in West Coast's upset 35-point win over Melbourne.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Eagles brace themselves for giant Gawn challenge

West Coast ruckman Bailey Williams has battled bravely this season, and he faces another huge challenge when he takes on Melbourne big man Max Gawn.

AAP · May 9, 2024

Rival coaches in awe of five-goal Demons star Petracca

Christian Petracca inspired a huge comeback and threatened to drag Melbourne over the line in an agonising one-point defeat to Carlton.

AAP · May 9, 2024

Blues hang on in AFL thriller against Demons

Carlton kicked the first six goals but had to withstand a Christian Petracca-led fightback to register a one-point win over fellow AFL flag hopefuls Melbourne.

AAP · May 8, 2024

Blues raring to face close-game specialists Melbourne

Melbourne and Carlton have played out some tight games recently and are prepared for their latest AFL clash at the MCG to come down to the wire.

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2024

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

AAP · May 4, 2024

Demons end Cats' unbeaten start with big AFL win

Melbourne have shown their top-four credentials with a gritty eight-point win over top side Geelong at the MCG.

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