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Green calls for unity at Demons amid AFL struggles

New Melbourne president Brad Green says the Demons are within touching distance of returning to their best, but has called for unity at the struggling AFL club.

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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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Demons beat Giants to keep AFLW finals hopes alive

Melbourne have beaten a wasteful Greater Western Sydney by 16 points, snapping a four-game losing run to keep their slim AFLW finals hopes alive.

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Demons challenged to respond to Bombers AFLW thumping

Daria Bannister has starred with four goals to lead Essendon to a thumping 65-point win over Melbourne, leaving the Demons' AFLW season hanging by a thread.

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Demons star Brayshaw speaks of AFL retirement toll

Former Melbourne player Angus Brayshaw has toasted his fellow AFL retirees at the Brownlow Medal, saying it's a relief to know there's life after football.

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Knee injury to Freo star Tighe sours AFLW win over Dees

Midfielder Gabby O'Sullivan has kicked three goals to launch the Dockers to a comeback win over Melbourne after Aine Tighe was subbed out with a knee injury.

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Star Petracca wants speedy return to Demons in 2025

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has set his sights on returning for the Demons in round one next year following some horrific injuries.

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Riddell, Shierlaw shine as Kangaroos trounce Dees

North Melbourne have thumped Melbourne by 50 points at Casey Fields to underline their premiership credentials, with Ash Riddell and Kate Shierlaw starring.

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South Alabama erupts for 87 points in romp over Northwestern State

South Alabama walloped Northwestern State 87-10

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Gawn 'glad' Demons have hired ex-All Black for review

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is "glad" the embattled Demons are conducting an external review, saying all AFL clubs should do them yearly.

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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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Melbourne star Harris ruled out for rest of AFLW season

Melbourne will be without Tayla Harris for the rest of the AFLW season, with the forward to undergo surgery after re-injuring her troublesome shoulder.

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Demons great Jones backs review for embattled club

Melbourne great Nathan Jones has called for the Demons to conduct an external review after the club's off-field issues reared again through Christian Petracca.

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'Excited' coach Scott active in Cats' recruiting drive

Geelong coach Chris Scott is "excited'' by the prospect of luring experienced recruits to the AFL club as he juggles multiple responsibilities in September.

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Demons AFLW star Harris to have shoulder scans

Melbourne AFLW star Tayla Harris suffered a "flare-up" of her left shoulder against Geelong but coach Mick Stinear says the Demons didn't risk her.

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Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats

Melbourne have beaten Geelong by two points in their AFLW season opener, with captain Kate Hore starring but forward Tayla Harris re-injuring her shoulder.

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Star Demon Christian Petracca to stay at Melbourne

Melbourne star Christian Petracca says he will remain at the Demons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation over the disgruntled AFL star's future.

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Demons deny stand-off with injured superstar Petracca

Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons are working through issues with Christian Petracca, and homesick Kysaiah Pickett hasn't requested a trade.

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From the Pocket: Melbourne must leave buzz words and fan favourite behind to rise again

The pain of potentially losing star midfielder Christian Petracca can be turned into an opportunity for the Demons to change and replenish

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Tribunal rules Carlton forward Owies out of AFL final

After six hours of AFL Tribunal hearings, Carlton's Matthew Owies and Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett have both been unable to overturn bans for dangerous tackles.

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Petracca trade 'unrealistic' for Magpies: McRae

Collingwood aren't a "realistic" destination for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, according to coach Craig McRae, while John Noble wants to join Gold Coast.

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Bulldog Jones escapes AFL ban, but Blue cops one week

Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones can escape with a $2500 fine for his dangerous tackle, but Carlton forward Matthew Owies has copped a one-match ban.

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Demons star Pickett facing three-game ban for bump

Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has been offered a three-game ban for a high bump that concussed Collingwood captain Darcy Moore.

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Petracca set for post-season meeting with Demons coach

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has yet to sit down with Demons coach Simon Goodwin to guarantee he will see out his contract at the club.

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Pickett set for ban as lightning halts Magpies' win

Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump after collecting Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the Demons' 46-point loss.

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