EXPLAINED: 9 | Vintage Vibes

'Learn how to win': Gawn outlines Dees' summer focus

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the simple fact facing his team over the off-season is that they need to learn how to win again after a dismal 2025 campaign.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Experienced mentor Mark Williams has been axed by Melbourne, but another AFL coach is already singing his praises.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Pies plans in place as Dees tag looms for Daicos

Melbourne's Ed Langdon frustrated Collingwood star Nick Daicos in their previous encounter but the Magpies insist they are now better prepared to handle a tag.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Individual brilliance gets Bulldogs over line on a typical Beveridge-era day of AFL footy

Sunday’s crackerjack contest at the MCG against the equally superb Demons was a most welcome heartstopper after weeks of blowouts

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025

'One of the best' - Bulldogs hold off spirited Demons

Melbourne were spirited in their first AFL game since Simon Goodwin's sacking but suffered a six-point loss to the finals-hunting Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Aug 10, 2025

Premiership mentor out of Demons' coaching race

The race for the vacant Melbourne AFL coaching job is already narrowing, with a leading contender ruling himself out of the running.

AAP · Aug 9, 2025

Demons caretaker not after full-time head coach gig

Melbourne caretaker Troy Chaplin has aspirations of becoming an AFL senior coach, but won't put his name forward for the Demons' vacant role.

AAP · Aug 8, 2025

'Good clubs don't wait': Gawn reflects on Goodwin axing

The sacking of coach Simon Goodwin left Max Gawn down in the dumps, but the Melbourne skipper concedes it's a tough decision that may prove to be the right one.

AAP · Aug 7, 2025

Cox weighs in on All-Australian blazer for Swans star

Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy is giving All-Australian selectors plenty to think about, but the debate is clear in coach Dean Cox's mind.

AAP · Aug 7, 2025

Longmire, Simpson speak after Goodwin's Demons sacking

AFL premiership coaches Adam Simpson and John Longmire, who are working in the media, have spoken following Melbourne's sacking of Simon Goodwin.

AAP · Aug 6, 2025