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Draft-happy Demons confident of contending

Melbourne hope top draftees Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay can complement star duo Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver as they seek an AFL finals return.

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Pert quits Demons, Joel Smith to learn fate

Melbourne CEO Gary Pert has quit in the latest off-field development at the embattled AFL club, while player Joel Smith is facing a ban of up to four years.

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Demons' Oliver out to atone for 'stinker' AFL season

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is eager to bounce back next season after a difficult year, having seen a possible trade to Geelong fall through.

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Demons bullish as Oliver stays and Petracca recovers

Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb disputes Clayton Oliver has been "desperate" to join Geelong in the wake of rampant speculation about the midfielder's future.

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Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston

The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.

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Demons defiant over Oliver, rule out Pickett trade

Melbourne are adamant contracted stars Clayton Oliver and Kysaiah Pickett will be at the club next season despite ongoing trade speculation.

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Pies, Blues sharpen focus on trade for Port's Houston

Alex Neal-Bullen and Jack Darling are the first players on the move as the AFL trade period starts, with plenty of focus on Dan Houston and Bailey Smith.

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Six moves to watch during the AFL trade period

The most significant moves to keep an eye on during this year's AFL trade period, which opens on Monday and runs to October 16.

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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.

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Demons confirm Oliver staying after rampant AFL talk

Melbourne have shut down AFL trade speculation over Clayton Oliver, with president Brad Green confirming the disgruntled midfielder is staying at the club.

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Roffey resigns from Demons, board to be reviewed

Melbourne president Kate Roffey has resigned, effective immediately, with her successor Brad Green to lead a review of the strife-torn AFL club's board.

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Kangaroos will pursue Melbourne star Viney: Clarkson

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has confirmed the club will attempt to lure Melbourne stalwart Jack Viney and other experienced stars to Arden Street.

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Demons star Oliver joins Petracca on sidelines

Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver won't play again this season after undergoing surgery on his hand, to go with a PCL injury and sore ribs.

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Horne-Francis lifts Port to thrilling win over Demons

An inspiring last quarter from Jason Horne-Francis has lifted Port Adelaide to a crucial two-point win over Melbourne, ending the Demons' finals chances.

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Goodwin declares Demons' Oliver's 'not going anywhere'

Much-talked-about Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is "not going anywhere", Demons coach Simon Goodwin insists.

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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.

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Oliver braces for tags in Demons' AFL finals fight

Melbourne banked an important win over North Melbourne despite Clayton Oliver being blanketed, with Trent Rivers stepping up to fill the midfield void.

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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.

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Demons remain bullish despite fortnight from hell

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the Demons can rally from a tough fortnight, starting this Saturday when they play resurgent North Melbourne.

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Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has needed surgery after he suffered several injuries in the King's Birthday loss to Collingwood.

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Waterman kicks five but Reid steals the show

Jake Waterman kicked five goals but Harley Reid produced the most memorable highlights in West Coast's upset 35-point win over Melbourne.

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Blues raring to face close-game specialists Melbourne

Melbourne and Carlton have played out some tight games recently and are prepared for their latest AFL clash at the MCG to come down to the wire.

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Rejuvenated Oliver ready to fire against Tigers: coach

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin expects star Clayton Oliver, fresh off finger surgery, to get back to his best in the Demons' blockbuster clash with Richmond.

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Mixed injury news for Demons stars Oliver and Salem

Melbourne's Christian Salem could miss up to six weeks with a hamstring injury while Clayton Oliver should resume in round seven after minor finger surgery.

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Key trio to bolster Bombers, sore Demons named

Gun midfielder Darcy Parish will return for Essendon against St Kilda, while Melbourne have named Jake Lever and Clayton Oliver despite injury scares.

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