Heavyweight trades loom large over AFL silly season The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn could be forced to the AFL trade table, if bids for star restricted free agents are matched. AAP · Oct 4
Demons proud of regained respect despite finals exit Melbourne coach Steven King was devastated by a wildcard exit but believes the Demons managed to regain some respect in his first year at the helm. AAP · Aug 29
Old habits haunt Dees in frustrating AFL wildcard exit After a year of exciting, attacking football, Melbourne's forward line crumbled under the weight of finals pressure in their wildcard match against Carlton. AAP · Aug 29
Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test Steven King's attacking game style has thrilled Melbourne fans and neutrals all season, but faces a huge test against red-hot Carlton in their wildcard clash. AAP · Aug 28
'It stacks up': Demons ready to strike in AFL finals While Melbourne have injury problems and are coming off an upset loss, Bayley Fritsch says they will head into their final against Carlton with confidence. AAP · Aug 28
Revitalised Demon relishing life as one of King's men Two-time All-Australian midfielder Jack Steele has rediscovered his best form and played a key role for Melbourne since being turfed from St Kilda. AAP · Aug 25
Demons consider picking veteran for wildcard final Melbourne have numerous big selection calls to make this week as they prepare for their wildcard match against in-form Carlton at the MCG on Saturday night. AAP · Aug 25
'Exhausting': Melbourne coach to keep narrow focus Melbourne coach Steven King says his club will keep a narrow focus when hosting the Western Bulldogs in the last game before the finals. AAP · Aug 18
'Name up in lights': Demons ace to make unlikely return Forgotten Melbourne star Jack Viney is making a dramatic push to be part of the Demons' finals campaign, returning via the VFL this weekend. AAP · Aug 11
Demons stun Dockers in extraordinary thriller to emerge as a bona fide premiership threat Most pundits had Melbourne languishing this year but Steven King has reinvigorated the club with a gameplan made for the MCG The Guardian - AU · Aug 9
Demons brace for finals rehearsal against rampant Freo Melbourne have already locked in a wildcard berth as a minimum, but Steven King's men have the chance to make a huge statement if they can beat Fremantle. AAP · Aug 6
'A stretch': Coaches speak on AFL's controversial memo The AFL has warned clubs they risk being sanctioned should they rest players in round 24, but several coaches say they won't be paying attention to the memo. AAP · Aug 4
Demons coach doesn't expect spice in Petracca reunion Gold Coast's Christian Petracca will face his former club Melbourne for the first time, but Demons coach Steven King isn't expecting any spice in the reunion. AAP · Jul 29
Showtime Demons ready for Friday night lights Parked on Sunday afternoons for much of the season, high-flying Melbourne finally get a chance under Friday night lights when they host Geelong at the MCG. AAP · Jul 23
AAP · Jul 22 Forgotten Demons star making bold bid to return Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney is back training after a spate of serious injuries and is making an unlikely push to be part of the Demons' finals campaign.
AAP · Jul 14 Demons resigned to ruling out injured star for season Coach Steven King concedes the odds of Jack Viney playing this season are lengthening but Melbourne can welcome back two players to face the Kangaroos.
AAP · Jul 10 Let's be party poopers: Tigers aim to derail Demons Melbourne are on track for a dream finals berth under first-year coach Steven King, but Richmond want to make life hard for the free-spirited Demons.
AAP · Jul 8 Dees focus on freedom, not finals, ahead of Tigers bout Melbourne have been the surprise packets of 2026, but coach Steven King is taking nothing for granted despite his team being within touching distance of finals.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Rafters in the Grand Canyon are coming down with a mystery illness and doctors are baffled ‘It feels like I did a hard workout every day, even though I’ve done nothing except for sit on my butt,’ one man said
AAP · Jul 7 Sidelined Demon details significant injury battle Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has opened up about his ongoing injury battle, frustrated at not being able to play a game in 2026.
AAP · Jun 30 Demons open to trading picks to secure Suns youngster After meeting Bailey Humphrey last year, Melbourne are open to trading high draft picks to secure the unsettled Gold Coast youngster.
AAP · Jun 29 Demons apologise to May's partner over privacy breaches Melbourne have apologised to Sachi Dade, the partner of former Demons player Steven May, after she mounted legal action alleging three privacy breaches.
AAP · Jun 19 VIC:Ex-AFL star's partner suing Demons over privacy breach Melbourne Football Club has faced court accused of three privacy breaches after sensitive information was shared about a former star player on a video call.
AAP · Jun 19 Ex-AFL star's partner suing Demons over privacy breach Melbourne Football Club has faced court accused of three privacy breaches after sensitive information was shared about a former star player on a video call.
AAP · Jun 16 AFL:Demons superstar Pickett 'scratching surface' of talent In career-best form as a midfielder, Kysaiah Pickett is only just "scratching the surface" on his potential, his Melbourne coach Steven King says.