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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Christian Petracca of the Demons and Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons celebrate during the 2025 AFL Round 21 match between the Melbourne Demons and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on August 2, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Petracca, Oliver, Goodwin: Drastic overhauls footy’s new normal

The Demons sacked their coach and traded two of their biggest stars in the space of months. Former coach Simon Goodwin says that type of drastic overhaul is set to happen more and more.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Jake Bowey of the Demons in action during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Gun Demon to miss chunk of 2026 with dreaded injury

Melbourne has suffered a major blow after scans revealed a serious injury to important defender Jake Bowey. Plus, a first-round draft pick has suffered another setback.

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MELBOURNE, DECEMBER 2, 2025: Hearing at Melbourne Magistrates Court for disgraced AFL figure Ricky Nixon, charged with fraud over fake signatures on footballs following the 2021 AFL premiership. Picture: Mark Stewart

Disgraced footy agent punted over forged football signatures

Disgraced former football agent and amateur defence lawyer Ricky Nixon has kicked an own goal after cross examining Melbourne premiership players over forged signatures on memorabilia sold to fans.

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Every step Steven King must take to tackle Dees’ monster rebuild

After a rocky few years and a very busy offseason, Melbourne has a huge task at hand. Former Carlton footy boss Brad Lloyd dissects what coach Steven King will need to do to lead the Dees’ back to success.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Jack Steele of the Saints looks dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 06 match between the Western Bulldogs and the St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘I’m a midfielder’: Inside the Saints meeting that sent Steele to Dees

Right until the middle of trade period, Saints captain Jack Steele was determined to stay at Moorabbin. He reveals the moment he knew he needed a fresh start, and how he feels in Demons colours.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 27th. AFL.. Melbourne training camp in Myrtleford / BrightÃ. Melbourne CEO Paul Guerra and HeraldSun journo Ed Bourke during hike and run up Mount Buffalo . Picture: Michael Klein

An AFL boss was lost on Mount Buffalo — our journo found him

A Code Sports journo reached a fork in a path when he was hiking Mount Buffalo with Melbourne players and staff. By luck, he spotted one of the club’s bosses who was lost with no water.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 27th. AFL.. Melbourne training camp in Myrtleford / BrightÃ. during hike and run up Mount Buffalo . Picture: Michael Klein

Inside Dees’ brutal bonding camp as King era truly begins

A new-look Melbourne playing group under first-time coach Steven King took to the Victorian High Country for a crucial pre-season camp — and we were exclusively invited along for the ride.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31 2024 Brodie McLaughlin of Williamstown celebrates kicking a goal against Box Hill Hawks during the VFL elimination final Picture: Brendan Beckett

SSP watch: VFL star, ex-Docker battle for Hawks spot

Brodie McLaughlin says he’s ready to throw everything at the chance to revive his AFL career after receiving a surprise call to train with a premiership contender.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 19th. AFL National Draft at Marvel Stadium. Latrelle Pickett, uncle of Kysaiah Pickett after tonights draft . Picture: Michael Klein

South Australian bolter joins ‘big brother’ Kozzy in draft fairytale

Melbourne has drafted Latrelle Pickett with pick 12 — the exact same selection used for his superstar cousin Kysaiah in 2019 — after his meteoric rise from community football in South Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Clayton Oliver (left) and Max Gawn of the Demons celebrate during the 2025 AFL Round 18 match between the Melbourne Demons and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘I’m his No.1 supporter’: Gawn backs Clarry after trade move

Max Gawn has backed both Steven May and Clayton Oliver to make a splash in 2026, calling himself the ‘No.1 fan’ of the new Giant. Plus, he weighs in on the AFL’s call to scrap the bounce.

BFNL - Barwon Heads v Geelong Amateur. Matthew Scarlett for Barwon Heads.

Cats great to coach local side after Dees appointment

After being announced as part of Melbourne’s coaching panel, a local club has confirmed a famous Geelong name will take charge of one of their teams.

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Cam Guthrie (left), Jason Johannisen (centre) and Oscar McInerney (right).

Rug pulled from under star in AFL carnage

The Western Bulldogs have made a shock move to cut a premiership-winning cult figure with three players shown the door.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: A disappointed Steven May of the Demons looks on after the round 23 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

‘Let me be clear, you’re sacking me’: How May took the hard truth

After a difficult 2025, Paul Guerra and the Demons sat Steven May down and delivered a brutal truth. The flag hero’s reaction prompted Guerra to declare it ‘one of the best meetings I’ve had’.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been processed using digital filters) Christian Petracca poses during a media opportunity with the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Trac’s fresh start: Trade chats with Clarry, Dimma’s sell and Dees exit

Christian Petracca reveals the defining reasons why he left Melbourne as he embarks on the next chapter of his life on the Gold Coast.

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