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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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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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AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson

Eagles coach Adam Simpson has endured a tough ride over the past two-and-a-half years, but he leaves the club as one of the most respected figures in the AFL.

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Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney's AFL ban

Isaac Heeney could yet remain in Brownlow Medal contention as Sydney prepare to challenge the superstar's one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster.

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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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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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Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Harley Reid put Melbourne to the sword in May, but this time around the Demons have plans in place to stifle the influence of the West Coast wunderkind.

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Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Simon Goodwin admits a second-straight goalless final term is reason for some introspection, but that there's optimism after a narrow loss to Brisbane.

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Demons coach Goodwin defends May after staging fine

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has lashed critics of star Demons defender Steven May, who is "embarrassed" after being fined for staging.

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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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We want to win: Dees' May hits back at 'selfish' claims

Amid intense scrutiny over sub-par performances, Steven May is adamant Melbourne can re-establish their identity as a defensive powerhouse.

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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 medicos backed by Goodwin after Petracca dramas

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he trusts their medical staff "like never before" in the wake of Christian Petracca's spleen surgery.

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Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle

There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis.

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Max Gawn wants on-field action to solve Demons' woes

Melbourne have slipped out of the top eight and need to tighten up their defence if they are to reverse a worrying run of results when they take on Collingwood.

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Goodwin, Dees searching for answers after Freo flop

A 92-point thrashing from Fremantle has left Melbourne's coaching staff scratching their heads, with their side tumbling out of the AFL's top eight.

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Max Gawn prepares for Dockers' double ruck challenge

After dominating in the win over St Kilda last weekend, Melbourne captain Max Gawn now faces Fremantle's ruck duo of Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy.

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Gawn 'stood down' by Goodwin before dominant display

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had decided to pull Max Gawn out of the St Kilda clash because of concerns over a sore calf before the ruckman's dominant display.

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Langdon hails Dees' culture after UK wedding sojourn

Ed Langdon returned after a short stint in London for sister Olivia's wedding and was a strong contributor in Melbourne's 38-point win over St Kilda.

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Demons eye Saints solution to identity crisis

Consecutive defeats have left Melbourne searching for answers ahead of an important AFL clash with St Kilda at the MCG.

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Demons 'nowhere near it' in humbling loss to Eagles

Melbourne have slipped to seventh spot after suffering a 35-point loss to West Coast, and coach Simon Goodwin was scathing of his team's performance.

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Eagles fans can't get enough of new toy Harley Reid

Harley Reid's star continues to grow, but West Coast coach Adam Simpson doesn't want people to put too much pressure on the 19-year-old.

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Demons are looking forward to what dynamic duo can do

Melbourne small forward Shane McAdam will finally make his debut with the club in Sunday's AFL match against West Coast in Perth.

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