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Demons picking up pieces for AFL flag push

Melbourne captain Max Gawn insists the Demons are pulling in the right direction as they seek to re-emerge as a genuine premiership threat in 2025.

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Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Melbourne have posted a 46-point win over North Melbourne, with the performance of midfielder Clayton Oliver the big highlight for Demons fans.

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Lyon unconvinced Demons have turned corner in AFL

Former Melbourne captain Garry Lyon is hopeful, rather than confident, his old AFL club has solved its many problems over the last few years.

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Demons blow: McAdam set for long stint on the sidelines

Melbourne have suffered another injury blow this summer, with forward Shane McAdam the latest player to be struck down.

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Homesick Pickett plays straight bat to Fremantle link

Kysaiah Pickett says he is loving his time at the Demons, but has spoken openly with coach Simon Goodwin about his homesickness.

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Kysaiah Pickett link to Fremantle continues to grow

Fremantle could nab Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett and Sydney superstar Chad Warner if they are able to unleash some magic at the trade table this year.

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Petracca suffers injury blow at Demons training

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has suffered a cracked rib during AFL pre-season training session, following last season's horror injury.

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Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

The busiest club in the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, Hawthorn are still mulling over a trade for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris.

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Mithen lands at Suns but Tayla Harris still in limbo

Tayla Harris's bid to land at Hawthorn is up in the air after the Melbourne forward wasn't part of a six-club mega deal finalised on Friday.

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Pies, Hawks keen to lure off-contract Dees star Harris

High-profile Melbourne talent Tayla Harris is set to headline the AFLW trade period, with Hawthorn and Collingwood vying for the All-Australian's services.

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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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Bartlett settles legal actions against Demons, AFL

Melbourne have settled out of court with former president Glen Bartlett and have refuted allegations of illicit drug use levelled against coach Simon Goodwin.

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Demons maul Magpies, but miss out on AFLW finals spot

Melbourne walloped Collingwood by 47 points at Ikon Park, but narrowly missed a spot in the AFLW finals after Essendon's win over Carlton on Saturday night.

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Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine saga

Demons player banned from playing Australian rules football until 2028 after returning positive test following a game in 2023

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Drugs ban: Joel Smith suspended until 2028 AFL season

The AFL has given Joel Smith a four-year drugs ban, effectively ending a career that has unravelled after he tested positive for cocaine in 2023.

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Demons change AFL assistant coaches after review

Melbourne have overhauled senior coach Simon Goodwin's assistants as a result of a review into the embattled AFL club's football department.

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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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Bodey to return for Hawks, Hore a chance for Demons

Hawthorn are set to receive a massive boost with All-Australian forward Greta Bodey cleared to return from injury, while Melbourne's Kate Hore is facing a test.

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FCS Running Back Surprised to Have Pants Pulled Down During Tackle

Lamar's Damien Moore didn't sign up for this.

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Demons won't let AFLW finals hopes go without a fight

Melbourne will have to win their final game of the AFLW regular season and hope other results go their way in order to make finals.

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High-flying Hawks leave Demons' finals hopes in limbo

Injury-ravaged Melbourne are up against it to make the AFLW finals after suffering a six-point loss to current league leaders Hawthorn in Cairns.

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Hawks primed for big AFLW test against resurgent Demons

Hawthorn and Melbourne open the AFLW's Indigenous round in Cairns with a massive clash, two weeks out from the finals.

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Paxman remains in doubt for Demons' massive AFLW clash

Paxy Paxman's foot injury continues to be an issue for the Melbourne star, ahead of the AFLW Indigenous round opener against second-placed Hawthorn.

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Bannan's four-goal bag helps in-form Demons beat Tigers

Melbourne have posted their fourth win on the trot and kept their finals hopes alive with an impressive 13-point AFLW win over Richmond.

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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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