Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

SHOCKING: 4 | Mind Blowing Facts

Gawn 'glad' Demons have hired ex-All Black for review

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is "glad" the embattled Demons are conducting an external review, saying all AFL clubs should do them yearly.

AAP

Dogs star Bontempelli named All-Australian skipper

Max Gawn has joined an elite group of players with seven or more All-Australian blazers, while Marcus Bontempelli has been named captain for the first time.

AAP

Marshall shock omission from AFL's All-Australian squad

Max Gawn is a chance to land his seventh All-Australian blazer after being named in the extended squad, but Saints ruckman Rowan Marshall was a shock omission.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Giants win thriller to hurt Demons' finals chances

Premiership contenders GWS have delivered a savage blow to Melbourne's finals prospects, recording a two-point come-from-behind win at the MCG.

AAP

Giants' Bedford eyes win over ex-club Dees in flag push

Greater Western Sydney tagger Toby Bedford has one eye on making the AFL finals and another on getting bragging rights over his old club Melbourne at the MCG.

AAP

Eagles load up on stars, Gawn back for Demons

Jeremy McGovern is among four big inclusions for West Coast, while Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn and Collingwood big man Mason Cox also return in round 20.

AAP

It's not true: Demons dismiss talk of Oliver friction

Melbourne assistant Andrew McQualter is adamant there is no friction between star midfielder Clayton Oliver and the AFL club.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

No one would have won us the hitouts: Demons coach

Melbourne were crushed in the clearance and hit-out battle against Fremantle, and Demons coach Simon Goodwin says Tom Fullarton wouldn't have been the answer.

AAP

Dees out for Freo revenge as AFL finals race heats up

Stung by their Alice Springs humiliation, Melbourne are out to restore lost pride and boost their AFL finals chances in the away clash with Fremantle.

AAP

Bombers swing axe, Eagle Darling still out of favour

West Coast forward Jack Darling has been overlooked for AFL selection despite the Eagles losing in-form spearhead Jake Waterman to a knee injury.

AAP

Emboldened Demons keen to make amends against Dockers

Melbourne were crushed by 92 points when they met Fremantle seven weeks ago, but they are far more confident ahead of a re-match.

AAP

Gawn a chance for Dees, Port's Finlayson out for season

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is likely to feature against Fremantle, while Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has suffered a season-ending injury.

AAP

Demons weigh up ruck call as Docker duo looms

Melbourne have uncovered viable ruck options after Jacob van Rooyen and Harry Petty stood up without injured star Max Gawn against Essendon.

AAP

No Gawn, no worries as Dees trump Dons in AFL upset

Kysaiah Pickett has kicked two goals in his 100th AFL game as Melbourne moved into the top eight with a 17-point win over Essendon at a wet MCG.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

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.

AAP

Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.

AAP

Demons' Gawn determined to return early from injury

Captain Max Gawn is determined to return from injury earlier than expected to help Melbourne in their tough push to make the AFL finals.

AAP

Season over for Hawthorn forward Lewis after ACL tear

Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has suffered a season-ending ACL tear, while Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss up to three weeks with an ankle injury.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Goodwin buoyed by younger Dees' form in AFL finals race

Trent Rivers led a strong contribution from Melbourne's young stars in a 54-point hammering of West Coast, giving coach Simon Goodwin cause for optimism.

AAP

Eagles coach Simpson holds line after Demons thrashing

Melbourne's comprehensive 54-point win over West Coast poured more heat on Adam Simpson at the end of a difficult week for the under-fire Eagles coach.

AAP

Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Harley Reid put Melbourne to the sword in May, but this time around the Demons have plans in place to stifle the influence of the West Coast wunderkind.

AAP

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Oscar McInerney will become the most-capped Brisbane Lions ruckman when he lines up against old foe Max Gawn of Melbourne at the Gabba.

AAP

Clarkson takes positives from Kangaroos' heartbreaker

Last-placed North Melbourne fell just short of Melbourne after kicking the last six goals of the match, but will take heart from another competitive showing.

AAP

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.

AAP

Max Gawn wants on-field action to solve Demons' woes

Melbourne have slipped out of the top eight and need to tighten up their defence if they are to reverse a worrying run of results when they take on Collingwood.

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.