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Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive

Melbourne's AFL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after three straight losses but coach Simon Goodwin sees a glimmer of hope.

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Fractured ribs for Dees star May, return date unknown

Melbourne have confirmed Steven May sustained fractured ribs in a heavy collision with Western Bulldogs forward Laitham Vandermeer.

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Bontempelli stars in Bulldogs' fourth-straight win

The Western Bulldogs have continued their charge to September, notching a fourth-straight win with a commanding 51-point defeat of Melbourne.

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Dogs coach lauds 'rounded' milestone man Adam Treloar

Luke Beveridge believes onlookers are starting to notice the many 'layers' of Adam Treloar as the Western Bulldogs midfielder celebrates his 250-game milestone.

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In-form Bulldogs wary of hype as they confront Demons

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge sees possibilities opening up but is keeping his players' feet on the ground ahead of a crunch clash with Melbourne.

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Dees face now or never moment against in-form Bulldogs

Melbourne's finals hopes are fading fast, and they could become terminal if they lose to the Western Bulldogs in Friday night's crunch clash at Marvel Stadium.

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Giants on guard as AFL top eight race heats up

Facing a tough run across the last four home-and-away rounds, midfielder Finn Callaghan knows there's little room for error for flag hopefuls GWS.

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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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Giants win thriller to hurt Demons' finals chances

Premiership contenders GWS have delivered a savage blow to Melbourne's finals prospects, recording a two-point come-from-behind win at the MCG.

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Giants' Bedford eyes win over ex-club Dees in flag push

Greater Western Sydney tagger Toby Bedford has one eye on making the AFL finals and another on getting bragging rights over his old club Melbourne at the MCG.

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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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No one would have won us the hitouts: Demons coach

Melbourne were crushed in the clearance and hit-out battle against Fremantle, and Demons coach Simon Goodwin says Tom Fullarton wouldn't have been the answer.

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Twist of fate helps Docker Walters star against Dees

Fremantle veteran Michael Walters has starred with four goals and nine score involvements in his team's crushing 50-point win over Melbourne.

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Pearce injury scare as Dockers crush Demons in Perth

Fremantle have surged into the top four and Melbourne's finals hopes hang in the balance following the Dockers' 50-point win in Perth.

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Emboldened Demons keen to make amends against Dockers

Melbourne were crushed by 92 points when they met Fremantle seven weeks ago, but they are far more confident ahead of a re-match.

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Demons weigh up ruck call as Docker duo looms

Melbourne have uncovered viable ruck options after Jacob van Rooyen and Harry Petty stood up without injured star Max Gawn against Essendon.

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No Gawn, no worries as Dees trump Dons in AFL upset

Kysaiah Pickett has kicked two goals in his 100th AFL game as Melbourne moved into the top eight with a 17-point win over Essendon at a wet MCG.

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Dees youngster poised for crucial Bombers ruck battle

Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn's absence for the clash with Essendon will leave young teammate Jacob van Rooyen with a huge ruck task against Sam Draper.

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Demons favourite Pickett lauded ahead of AFL milestone

Kysaiah Pickett will play his 100th game when Melbourne take on Essendon in a clash that will have ramifications for both sides' AFL finals hopes.

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Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.

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Demons' Gawn determined to return early from injury

Captain Max Gawn is determined to return from injury earlier than expected to help Melbourne in their tough push to make the AFL finals.

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Season over for Hawthorn forward Lewis after ACL tear

Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has suffered a season-ending ACL tear, while Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss up to three weeks with an ankle injury.

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Goodwin buoyed by younger Dees' form in AFL finals race

Trent Rivers led a strong contribution from Melbourne's young stars in a 54-point hammering of West Coast, giving coach Simon Goodwin cause for optimism.

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Eagles coach Simpson holds line after Demons thrashing

Melbourne's comprehensive 54-point win over West Coast poured more heat on Adam Simpson at the end of a difficult week for the under-fire Eagles coach.

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More surgery for sidelined Demons star Petracca

Melbourne star Christian Petracca's bad run of internal injuries has continued, with the prolific midfielder diagnosed with appendicitis.

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