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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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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.

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Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training

Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.

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'Here to help': Simon Goodwin on Swans role, AFL future

Former Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has opened up about his AFL future, why he is all in on igniting Sydney's rise, and the true impact of a new club and city.

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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 lose defender for start of next AFL season

A Melbourne premiership player will be sidelined for six months, with a pre-season injury meaning he will need foot surgery.

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Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons

Melbourne's Eden Zanker, one of the AFLW's leading forwards, is headed to Fremantle after a trade was confirmed following weeks of speculation.

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Dees join new coach hunt as Stinear steps down

Mick Stinear has left his post as Melbourne AFLW coach after 10 seasons in charge, having led the Demons to the 2023 premiership.

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Demons coach and star to mull big calls on AFLW future

Mick Stinear has yet to decide about his AFLW future with Melbourne in the aftermath of finals heartbreak, as Geelong and Sydney look for a new coach.

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North survive Dees thriller to reach AFLW grand final

North Melbourne have punched their ticket to an AFLW grand final after Blaithin Bogue played a starring role in a sensational comeback win over Melbourne.

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Demons up against the odds in AFLW finals

The first to fall in a historic winning streak, Melbourne are looking to end defending premiers North Melbourne's reign and reach another AFLW grand final.

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Egos on the hook: North's biggest threats in AFLW hunt

With Melbourne the final hurdle en route to an AFLW grand final, coach Darren Crocker has revealed what North Melbourne's two biggest threats are.

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Pickett joins Indigenous greats as No.12 draft pick

Latrelle Pickett was stunned when his cousin Kysaiah - also a No.12 selection - presented him with his Melbourne guernsey at the AFL draft.

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No fear for Kangaroos as Demons look to end streak

Melbourne must end North's unprecedented winning streak to reach the AFLW grand final, with the season's top-two sides set to meet in a preliminary final.

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Demons knock out Crows, advance to AFLW prelim final

Kate Hore booted three goals and Tahlia Gillard produced two super chasedown tackles as Melbourne reached the final four by defeating Adelaide.

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Crows 'back of the pack' as Dees regroup for finals

Out to claim their first AFLW finals victory in three years, Melbourne coach Mick Stinear believes heavyweights Adelaide are finally showing vulnerabilities.

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Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals 'monkey'

The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.

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AFLW finals: how the challengers shape up in their bid to end Kangaroos’ supremacy

It seems like a near-impossible task, but of the seven other finalists, which are best placed to cause an upset?

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Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot

Eden Zanker has kicked four goals but Kate Hore copped a late hit to the head as Melbourne posted a 14-point win over Geelong.

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Demons stumble as Lions put hands up in race for second

Sophie Conway has starred with 27 disposals and two goals as Brisbane posted their sixth win on the trot with a nine-point triumph over Melbourne.

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Saints did Giants young gun 'dirty', says GWS skipper

GWS captain Toby Greene is happy to see young gun Leek Aleer remain in Sydney, despite a failed trade to St Kilda leaving the defender "rattled".

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Demons have top-two spot in sight as Zanker kicks four

Melbourne have tightened their grip on a top-two finish after Eden Zanker kicked four goals against Sydney, whose finals hopes have been dealt a massive blow.

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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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'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.

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Dockers pip Demons but Aine Tighe suffers injury scare

Fremantle forward Aine Tighe went off with a knee issue in her first match back from an ACL reconstruction as the Dockers beat Melbourne by five points.

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