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Kysaiah Pickett's bump on Bailey Smith the death knell for bump in AFL, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has not spoken to Kysaiah Pickett about the way he plays following his ban for his high hit on Bailey Smith — but the Demons' mentor says there is no need for the bump in AFL.

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Goodwin says Pickett ban a reminder never to bump

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he now tells his players not to bump, in the wake of their star utility Kysaiah Pickett being banned for two games.

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Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.

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Demons star trio to miss Bulldogs AFL opener

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin Zoom says injured star trio Jack Viney, Bayley Fritsch and Christian Salem won't play round one against the Western Bulldogs.

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Davey twins give Bombers AFL silver lining

Nine years after Essendon made sure Alwyn Davey played 100 AFL games, his highly rated twin sons Alwyn Jnr and Jayden have joined the club.

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Pies clear list space ahead of AFL trades

Collingwood have delisted four players as they prepare to be a major mover in the AFL trade period.

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'Devastated' Demons bow out of AFL finals

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin feels "empty" for the AFL club's supporters after the Demons bowed out of the finals in straight-sets.

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Lions wield axe as Dees overlook McDonald

Star Melbourne midfielder Christian Petracca has been cleared to play in Friday night's semi-final against Brisbane, but forward Tom McDonald was overlooked.

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Goodwin urges Demons to be humble in AFL

Melbourne have moved on from the sledging war with the Brisbane Lions and coach Simon Goodwin wants the Demons to prevail in the finals through contested ball.

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Demons declare Petracca fit for AFL final

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says wounded star Christian Petracca is "100 per cent" playing in the Demons' sudden-death AFL semi-final against Brisbane.

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Petracca passes early AFL fitness test

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has trained fully, proving he can play through a corked calf and hairline leg fracture on Friday night against Brisbane.

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Petracca fighting to be fit for AFL semi

Melbourne star Christian Petracca is in a race to prove his fitness for the AFL semi-final against Brisbane with a fibula hairline fracture and a corked calf.

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Demons' Harmes avoids suspension for hit

Melbourne's James Harmes has escaped with a fine for his hit on Sydney's Jake Lloyd and will be free to play against Brisbane in their AFL semi-final.

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Demons in illness scare ahead of AFL final

Melbourne expect coach Simon Goodwin to be cleared to take the reins for the AFL qualifying final against Sydney on Friday night despite falling ill this week.

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Wirral teens celebrated for 'outstanding' results after 'trying' time

A local councillor has praised students across the borough for their achievements

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Zorko apologises for inappropriate sledge

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has apologised to Melbourne's Harrison Petty for an inappropriate comment he made that left the Demon in tears on Friday night.

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Hardwick supports under-fire Bombers coach

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is feeling for former Tigers assistant Ben Rutten as he fights to keep his position in charge of Essendon.

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Melbourne AFL flag defence on track: coach

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his reigning AFL premiers are building cohesion at the right time of the season.

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Melksham firmly in Dees AFL finals frame

After missing out on the 2021 premiership, Jake Melksham is putting his best foot forward in a bid to play a role for Melbourne in this year's AFL finals.

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Dees coach Goodwin shrugs Grundy AFL link

Melbourne have refused to confirm meeting with contracted Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy as they line up possible replacements for Luke Jackson.

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Goodwin defends Langdon over 'pony' barb

Melbourne wingman Ed Langdon lit the fuse for a hot AFL contest with Collingwood when he labelled the Magpies "a bit of a one-trick pony".

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AFL urged to apologise to Eddie Betts

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has joined the chorus calling for the AFL to apologise to Eddie Betts over their handling of Adelaide's 2018 pre-season camp.

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High-flying Magpies face AFL litmus test

Collingwood's blockbuster AFL clash with Melbourne on Friday night will go a long way towards shaping both sides' top-four hopes.

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Demons plead with Jackson for commitment

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he's spoken to in-demand ruckman Luke Jackson about staying committed to the AFL side despite contract speculation.

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Demons hailed for ruthless defensive edge

Melbourne's top-two hopes are back on track following Friday night's win over Fremantle, but they face a tough run of matches to finish the season.

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