Petracca 'shame' as revitalised Dees eye red-hot Suns Christian Petracca's injury has robbed the Melbourne-Gold Coast clash of its star attraction, but there is plenty on the line for both sides at the MCG. AAP · Apr 3
King's confident Demons are learning how to win again Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm. AAP · Apr 2
Brilliant Bolton shines as Dockers dismantle Demons Fremantle have unleashed a seven-goal-to-one blitz in the opening quarter to set up a 48-point win over Melbourne in Perth. AAP · Mar 21
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
'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
Adelaide fear for young gun after win over Melbourne Adelaide's 13-point win over Melbourne has been soured by what looms as a season-ending knee injury to a young star. AAP · Jul 6, 2025
Magpies seek best of both worlds in Nick Daicos tags Collingwood coach Craig McRae fully expects St Kilda tagger Marcus Windhager to go to Nick Daicos on Saturday night - but is it worth it? AAP · Jun 19, 2025
One down, one up as McRae lauds Daicos double-act Collingwood coach Craig McRae conceded Nick Daicos was well handled but was thrilled for Josh Daicos, who was best afield in a one-point win over Melbourne. AAP · Jun 9, 2025
Gawn, May clash as Magpies win King's Birthday thriller Melbourne defender Steven May and captain Max Gawn have vented emotions at each other after Collingwood won a King's Birthday classic by one point. AAP · Jun 9, 2025
Langdon hails Dees' culture after UK wedding sojourn Ed Langdon returned after a short stint in London for sister Olivia's wedding and was a strong contributor in Melbourne's 38-point win over St Kilda. AAP · May 26, 2024
How Ed Langdon and Lachie Hunter have changed Melbourne's wing strategy in the 2023 AFL season As wing tactics continue to evolve, the Demons have gone back to the future with the way they're tackling 2023, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ABC News · Apr 6, 2023
Goodwin defends Langdon over 'pony' barb Melbourne wingman Ed Langdon lit the fuse for a hot AFL contest with Collingwood when he labelled the Magpies "a bit of a one-trick pony". AAP · Aug 5, 2022
Hot Pies claim epic AFL win over Demons Collingwood have surged into second spot on the AFL ladder after overpowering reigning premiers Melbourne in a seven-point thriller at the MCG. AAP · Aug 5, 2022
AFL Round-Up: Collingwood and Richmond plot different paths as randomness of footy plays its part In a season proving to be the closest in recent memory, the margin for error has never been slimmer — and a series of thrillers look set to shape the ladder. We digest the week that was. ABC News · Jul 17, 2022
AAP · May 30, 2022 Melbourne flag quartet set for AFL returns Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin expects four premiership heroes to return from injury for Saturday's AFL match against Sydney.
AAP · May 21, 2022 Demons make it 17 straight, defeat North Clayton Oliver starred as Melbourne cruised to a 17th-straight AFL win, overcoming a persistent but outclassed North Melbourne by 47 points at Marvel Stadium.
ABC News · Apr 17, 2022 AFL Round-Up: Melbourne are more terrifying than ever and the key forward is king again in round five The mix at Melbourne has never been more potent, while a new era of dominant key forwards across the AFL might be upon us. We digest the week that was.
ABC News · Apr 10, 2022 AFL round-up: West Coast Eagles defy the odds as Port Adelaide hit rock bottom in gripping round four From some, like West Coast, round four changed the 2022 narrative. For others, like Port Adelaide, it simply reinforced our worst fears. We digest the week that was.