Demons hopeful Oliver, Petty can return to face Cats Melbourne are not willing to declare Clayton Oliver a certain starter to face Geelong after the star midfielder spent almost a week in hospital. AAP · Jun 19, 2023
Melbourne beats Carlton by 17 points at the MCG as Demons stick in the AFL's top four It's far from a shootout at the MCG, but the Demons get over the line, downing Carlton with a vital win to maintain their spot in the top four. ABC News · Jun 2, 2023
AFL Round-Up: Carlton remain broken, Hawthorn have reason to believe, Melbourne and Geelong stunned It was a round of upsets across the AFL, one that has changed the shape of the season for some of the league's most fancied clubs. We digest the week that was. ABC News · May 28, 2023
Dockers have the best rucks in the AFL: Longmuir Fremantle's ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson will receive their toughest test of the season when they go up against Melbourne's All-Australian stars. AAP · May 26, 2023
Water off a duck's back as Jackson braces to face Dees Prized Fremantle recruit Luke Jackson will be aiming to continue his recent hot form when he takes on his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday. AAP · May 24, 2023
Demons to take cautious approach with star Oliver Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will be sidelined indefinitely with the Demons not willing to put a timeline on his return from a "minor" hamstring injury. AAP · May 24, 2023
AFL guns Oliver, Johannisen out with hamstring injuries Melbourne' Clayton Oliver has had a minor setback and the news is worse for the Western Bulldogs' Jason Johannisen after the pair sustained hamstring injuries. AAP · May 22, 2023
Brownlow favourite Nick Daicos avoids AFL suspension Collingwood's Nick Daicos has avoided suspension over his gut punch on Blake Acres, while Melbourne winger Lachie Hunter will challenge his one-match ban. AAP · May 22, 2023
Demons won't let Gawn be physically targeted again Melbourne skipper Max Gawn was physically targeted by Port Adelaide in the Demons' four-point loss and fellow ruckman Brodie Grundy insists it was a one-off. AAP · May 22, 2023
AFL Round-Up: Port Adelaide and Essendon revel in thrilling wins as North Melbourne find silver linings A series of thrillers lit up the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, where classic finishes and controversy made for the best weekend of the 2023 season so far. We digest the week that was. ABC News · May 21, 2023
Hamstring could sideline Demons' Oliver for a month Melbourne are bracing for bad news about star on-baller Clayton Oliver after he injured a hamstring in Friday's loss to Port Adelaide. AAP · May 21, 2023
Copper theft spikes in south-east Queensland as sporting clubs repeatedly targeted Police say farms, energy providers, water supplies and community venues are also being targeted, and reports are on the rise. ABC News · May 20, 2023
Lachie Hunter, Tom Jonas hit with AFL bans Melbourne's Lachie Hunter and Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas have attracted one-match bans over incidents in the Power's thrilling four-point win on Friday night. AAP · May 20, 2023
Port Adelaide star Butters earns high praise from coach Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says midfielder Zak Butters deserves special praise for his game-turning feats in a four-point win against Melbourne. AAP · May 19, 2023
AAP · May 19, 2023 Butters dominates as Port Adelaide pip Melbourne Port Adelaide, led by midfielder Zak Butters, have pipped Melbourne by four points at Adelaide Oval.
ABC News · May 18, 2023 From Collingwood to Hawthorn, your AFL team's position after nine rounds summed up in two paragraphs Want a quick rundown on where your team is at after nine rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Collingwood to potential wooden spooners Hawthorn, Andrew McGarry sums up each side.
AAP · May 18, 2023 Attacking Port coach winding back clock: Demons coach Melbourne assistant coach Troy Chaplin says an attack-minded Port Adelaide are winding back the clock to the early years of Ken Hinkley's tenure.
ABC News · May 12, 2023 Court documents reveal coach accused of raping former Melbourne player Daniel Hayes was a long-time AFL employee who coached Sydney Swans academy teams Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.
ABC News · May 11, 2023 Former Melbourne Demons footballer Daniel Hayes serves Supreme Court writ on AFL and junior coach Mark Heaney Daniel Hayes was forging a path to a dream career in the AFL 17 years ago — but after leaving the Demons without playing a game, the small forward was left grappling with feelings few understood.
ABC News · May 11, 2023 Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen free to play after successful AFL appeal Following a marathon hearing at the AFL appeals board, Jacob van Rooyen's two-match suspension is overturned, allowing the 20-year-old to play for the Demons against the Hawks this weekend.
ABC News · May 10, 2023 Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli suspended for two matches at AFL tribunal Junior Rioli avoids a three-match ban but will miss the next two rounds for the Power, after the tribunal downgrades the impact of his striking charge from severe to high.
ABC News · May 9, 2023 Jacob Van Rooyen's striking suspension upheld at AFL tribunal despite outcry from former players Jacob van Rooyen fails to get his controversial two-match ban for striking overturned, and the Melbourne club confirms it will appeal against the AFL tribunal’s decision.
ABC News · May 4, 2023 Collingwood, Melbourne and St Kilda are the AFL's top trio — and if they all finish top four it will be the first time since 1939 For the Magpies, the Demons and the Saints, it's been a strong start to the AFL season, and at this early stage we are on track for something not seen in VFL/AFL history since the start of World War II, writes Andrew McGarry.
ABC News · May 3, 2023 Former football player Austin Robertson Jnr believes he has CTE, will donate brain to science Austin Robertson Jnr, who was concussed five times during his Aussie Rules career, believes he has developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy from repeated head trauma.
The New Daily · Apr 24, 2023 Jacob van Rooyen fires Melbourne to comeback win over Richmond Jacob van Rooyen has booted three clutch goals to break the shackles for Melbourne in its 18-point comeback AFL victory over Richmond.