I walked off mid-session: how Cox lured Grundy to Swans Brodie Grundy will bring up his 250-game milestone on Sunday, and he'll do it against the man who was meant to be his dream-team ruck partner, Max Gawn. AAP · May 1
Grundy goes full circle in AFL milestone against Gawn A milestone match against his former side Melbourne at the SCG is just one of many coincidences for Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy in his "colourful" career. AAP · Apr 29
AFL sacks appeals board chair, Gawn condemns language Melbourne captain Max Gawn says players were "embarrassed" by the AFL appeals board verdict declaring offensive language is "commonplace" in the game. AAP · Apr 25
'Kicked in the nuts': Hardwick laments midfield letdown Gold Coast suffered their first defeat of the season when their star-studded midfield unit lowered its colours to Melbourne in a shock result at the MCG. AAP · Apr 5
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. AAP · Apr 5
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
Kysaiah Pickett turns Carlton inside out with his presence, power and raw talent Kozzy-conscious Blues left pointing fingers, shaking heads and bumping into one another as Melbourne celebrate Max Gawn’s 250th in style The Guardian - AU · Mar 29
'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. AAP · Mar 29
Demons want on-field response in Gawn milestone game Melbourne coach Steven King wants the Demons to deliver a response against Carlton in a match also marking skipper Max Gawn's 250th AFL game. AAP · Mar 28
Max Gawn: ‘If I didn’t like walking to a cafe and talking footy, I probably wouldn’t have a beard’ The cycling-obsessed, bar-owning footy advocate on flying under the radar, the perils of social media and his search for a ‘healthy balance’ in life The Guardian - AU · Mar 25
Dockers back 'fiery' Voss after AFL taunting sanction Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty. AAP · Mar 24
Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win. AAP · Mar 15
New-look Demons couldn't slow down if they tried: Gawn Melbourne won't be left behind in the AFL's race to play fast, attacking footy, with skipper Max Gawn excited to see how an electrifying duo can spark his side. AAP · Mar 13
Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership. AAP · Mar 1
AAP · Feb 27 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.
AAP · Feb 25 Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options Clubs could be nervous about throwing their forwards into ruck centre ball-ups after an injury scare to Geelong's Shannon Neale.
AAP · Feb 23 'No ruck-craft at all': Gawn's fear over rule changes New rules that favour athletic rucks could be bad news for some of the AFL's premier big men, but Melbourne champion Max Gawn has a plan to combat the changes.
AAP · Feb 23 Gawn still 'hopeful' struggling Demon returns to play Steven May remains on personal leave from Melbourne but captain Max Gawn holds out hope the defender can yet return to playing for the AFL club.
AAP · Feb 16 New dawn under King after Demons' dark hour Max Gawn's optimism entering the Steven King era at Melbourne is fuelled, in part, by the club's unexpected rise to the 2021 premiership under his predecessor.
AAP · Feb 5 AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 'No real ego': Gawn happy either way on D's captaincy Max Gawn says he was "scared" about whether new Melbourne coach Steven King would like him, amid widespread change at the Demons.
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 '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.
AAP · Dec 2, 2025 Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia After facing AFL premiership players in court, a former player agent has been fined $4500 for selling fraudulent memorabilia from the 2021 grand final.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 Demons keen to trade May, Windhager stays a Saint Melbourne are keen to trade Steven May, Adelaide veteran Brodie Smith has retired, while tagger Marcus Windhager has re-signed with St Kilda.
AAP · Aug 28, 2025 Star Demon earns eighth All-Australian, Cameron captain After a difficult year for Melbourne, Demons captain Max Gawn has been named All-Australian for an record-equalling eighth time.