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Demons on the rise as skipper Gawn leads upset of Suns

Melbourne have three wins in four matches under new coach Steven King after Max Gawn inspired an upset of AFL premiership fancies Gold Coast.

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'Special' Pickett inspires Dees win in Gawn milestone

Melbourne have celebrated captain Max Gawn's 250-game milestone with a remarkable comeback win over Carlton from 43 points down at the MCG.

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Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Brody Mihocek is loving his fresh start at Melbourne and is eyeing a reunion with former Collingwood teammate Mason Cox when the Demons face Fremantle.

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Pickett, Windsor strike for Dees before clash abandoned

Steven King had plenty to be pleased about before Melbourne's pre-season clash with Richmond was abandoned because of lightning in the Ballarat area.

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Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield

With Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, recruit Jack Steele is set to slot into new coach Steven King's midfield.

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'A genuine crack': Gawn makes AFL Origin call to arms

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has wanted a State Of Origin return for several years and says it's now on the players to make it work.

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'Extensive experience': Cats land AFLW coaching great

Geelong have pulled off an AFLW coup, luring one of the league's most respected and successful figures as their new coach.

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AFLW grand final history beckons for North's Birch

If North Melbourne cap their perfect season by beating Brisbane on Saturday night, Libby Birch will become the AFLW's first four-time premiership player.

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Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

A day after Christian Petracca flew to Adelaide, the Demons have confirmed his desire to continue his AFL career elsewhere in 2026.

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Coach relishes Demons' ideal response to pressure

Melbourne have responded to a week in the AFL spotlight by romping to a straight-forward 83-point win over cellar dwellers West Coast.

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Clarkson defends Xerri over Sparrow hit in Dees' win

Jake Melksham kicked five goals and Tom Sparrow was knocked out by high contact from North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri as Melbourne overpowered their opponents.

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Dees aim to turn tables on North in Goodwin's milestone

Milestone man Simon Goodwin insists Melbourne are in an exciting phase of transition ahead of a clash with fellow bottom-six outfit North Melbourne.

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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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Melbourne’s muscular missile Kozzie Pickett ensures Demons’ revival continues

A stellar performance at the MCG that included five goals – and much more – helped put the Dees’ early-season rut in the rear-view mirror

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The Gen Z memes on Grundy's mind ahead of Dees reunion

Sparked by a pre-game speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin, Sydney star Brodie Grundy has found a maxim and a goal celebration idea from unlikely sources.

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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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Hawks out to break Dees hoodoo in MCG battle

Hawthorn have bounced back with a pair of comfortable wins after last month's mini form slump, but will be put to the test against an improving Melbourne.

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Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner

Melbourne have history against them in their bid to play finals after a 0-4 start but are out to start turning the tide against Essendon in Gather Round.

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Dees defender May sidelined with fractured larynx

Key defender Steven May is sweating on further assessment of his fractured larynx after he was a late withdrawal from Melbourne's round-one clash with GWS.

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Pies, Hawks keen to lure off-contract Dees star Harris

High-profile Melbourne talent Tayla Harris is set to headline the AFLW trade period, with Hawthorn and Collingwood vying for the All-Australian's services.

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Demons shock 'shabby' Crows in AFLW thriller

Adelaide have been left to rue a shoddy start and some poor goalkicking, allowing Melbourne to pull off one of the upsets of the AFLW season in Norwood.

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Dees out to rediscover AFLW flow after 'Roos thrashing

Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is confident his side can snap a two-game losing streak and turn their AFLW season around when they take on Fremantle.

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Demons end horror week with big AFL win over Suns

Melbourne have ended a week to forget off the field in style, posting a comprehensive 54-point AFL win over Gold Coast at People First Stadium.

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Dees youngster poised for crucial Bombers ruck battle

Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn's absence for the clash with Essendon will leave young teammate Jacob van Rooyen with a huge ruck task against Sam Draper.

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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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