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'A week's a long time in footy': perplexed Demons coach

Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.

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'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players

Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.

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'Finally worked it out': Pickett's light-bulb moment

Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.

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Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy

Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock

Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.

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Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start

Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.

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Saints to keep working through how star handles tags

Coach Ross Lyon said being tagged is just 'part of the business' after Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's impact was again limited in St Kilda's loss to Melbourne.

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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.

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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.

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Demons ready to support Pickett through family issues

Melbourne coach Steven King says Kysaiah Pickett will face St Kilda despite travelling to Darwin, and the Demons will support him if he needs to do so again.

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Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender

Melbourne have turned to VFL affiliate Casey to fill their final list spot for 2026 following the immediate retirement of premiership backman Steven May.

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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.

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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.

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Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield

With Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, recruit Jack Steele is set to slot into new coach Steven King's midfield.

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'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.

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Demons 'future-proofed' after trading premiership stars

Melbourne have defended their "future-proofing" strategy after boldly trading out premiership stars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver.

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Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options

Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.

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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.

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'The worst thing': finals setback keeps driving Cat

Five years after he was dropped during the finals, one of Geelong's top midfielders says the setback continues to drive him.

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King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.

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Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach

Steven King says he can't wait to build something special after being appointed senior coach of the struggling Demons, as Nathan Buckley ponders his future.

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