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Demon Petracca reaffirms AFL future ahead of milestone

Christian Petracca has fought back tears while detailing last year's life-threatening injuries, and insists he is committed to Melbourne's future success.

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AFL admit 'failed' process in umpire debacle

Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion.

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Jack of all trades exceeding Hawk coach's expectations

Hawthorn made Melbourne pay for their inaccuracy in front of goal, kicking clear in the final term at the MCG as veteran forward Jack Gunston fired.

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Hawks out to break Dees hoodoo in MCG battle

Hawthorn have bounced back with a pair of comfortable wins after last month's mini form slump, but will be put to the test against an improving Melbourne.

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Gawn stars as Demons beat Eagles for third straight win

Max Gawn has steered Melbourne to another victory but Jake Melksham faces a nervous wait after being involved in an incident which left an opponent concussed.

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Crowd pleaser Harley Reid holds the key against Demons

West Coast rising star Harley Reid tore Melbourne to shreds last year, and he'll be aiming for a repeat dose in their clash in Perth.

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Guerra confirms delay to taking Demons' top job in AFL

Paul Guerra will be Melbourne's new permanent chief executive, but the businessman won't fill the role until later this year.

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Tide turning for Demons with renewed pressure focus

After a 0-5 start, Melbourne have started to turn their AFL season around with a shift in focus that has delivered successive wins over Fremantle and Richmond.

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Gawn stands tall in Demons' important win over Tigers

Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.

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Dockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

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Love and optimism turns to despair as Melbourne reach end of an era

The Demons have started the season with five defeats for the first time since 2012 as pressure mounts on coach Simon Goodwin

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Winless Demons are 'united' as ever, Goodwin insists

A defiant Simon Goodwin has declared Melbourne's leaders are more united than ever, even after the Demons' horror start to 2025.

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Essendon salute as winless Melbourne sink into the mire

Essendon have defeated Melbourne by 39 points to leave the struggling Demons in 17th spot without a win this season.

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Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner

Melbourne have history against them in their bid to play finals after a 0-4 start but are out to start turning the tide against Essendon in Gather Round.

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Demons coach loves 'passionate' Petracca's emotion

Christian Petracca has received plenty of scrutiny for his post-match emotion after Melbourne's loss to Geelong but coach Simon Goodwin loved it.

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Star Petracca walks off frustrated as Demons go 0-4

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has backed Christian Petracca as a "winner" after the star cut a shattered figure as the Demons slumped to 0-4.

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Dangerfield stars as Geelong keep Demons winless

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has starred in the Cats' gritty 39-point win against winless Melbourne at GHMBA Stadium.

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Dees need to dig in and push past adversity: Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has challenged the Demons' leaders to dig in their heels and respond to the "adversity" of a 0-3 start to the AFL season.

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Derby win keeps wolves from Dockers’ door as anxiety lifts around Fremantle

The Eagles were outclassed at a packed Optus Stadium as Caleb Serong’s good form in AFL western derbies continued

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Suns banish MCG demons in emphatic statement

The Suns have extended their unbeaten start to the AFL season and snapped a 12-match losing streak against Melbourne with a convincing 58-point win at the MCG.

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Hawks back Day as Bedford battle looms in Giants clash

Hawthorn star Will Day can expect close attention from GWS tagger Toby Bedford when the two unbeaten sides clash in Launceston.

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'My coach loves me': Gawn defends Dees boss Goodwin

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has no issue with Simon Goodwin after the Demons coach disclosed a personal matter following a defeat to North Melbourne.

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Demons seek steps forward in North battle

Melbourne are out to take a more significant stride forward in their clash with North Melbourne following a promising display in the first-up defeat to GWS.

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Demons star May to see specialist over fractured larynx

Steven May will miss a second straight match because of a fractured larynx, but Melbourne expect their star defender to return to action in the near future.

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Kangaroos still learning how to win: Clarkson

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson concedes the Kangaroos are still learning how to win but is adamant once they find belief, they can do so regularly.

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