Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out Melbourne have posted a 46-point win over North Melbourne, with the performance of midfielder Clayton Oliver the big highlight for Demons fans. AAP · Feb 22, 2025
Gawn, Goodwin urge deflated Demons to love AFL grind After a tough season when Melbourne dropped out of the eight, captain Max Gawn and coach Simon Goodwin have urged the Demons to reset and have a better mindset. AAP · Oct 5, 2024
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 · Sep 9, 2024
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 · Aug 29, 2024
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 · Aug 26, 2024
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 · Jul 27, 2024
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 · Jul 26, 2024
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 · Jul 25, 2024
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 · Jul 24, 2024
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 · Jul 21, 2024
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 · Jul 19, 2024
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 · Jul 18, 2024
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 · Jul 18, 2024
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 · Jul 16, 2024
AAP · Jul 13, 2024 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 · Jul 13, 2024 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 · Jul 12, 2024 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 · Jul 10, 2024 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 · Jul 9, 2024 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 · Jul 8, 2024 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.
AAP · Jul 7, 2024 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 · Jul 7, 2024 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 · Jul 4, 2024 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 · Jun 27, 2024 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 · Jun 22, 2024 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.