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Tyler Lewis is a sports reporter based in Melbourne’s south east.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Harvey Langford of the Demons celebrates a goal during the round six AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 19, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

The clear Dees shift that could save Goody’s job

As promised, the Demons flicked a switch and became ‘hard to play against’ at the MCG on Saturday – and it was inspirational viewing, writes ED BOURKE. Here’s how they did it.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Tom De Koning of the Blues and Tristan Xerri of the Kangaroos contest the ruck during the round six AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Long memory’: TDK opens up on Xerri grudge match

Carlton star Tom De Koning says he used his injuries suffered against Tristan Xerri last year as motivation for his strong performance as he gave the latest on his contract situation.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Noah Balta of the Tigers looks on during a Richmond Tigers AFL training session at Punt Road Oval on April 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Wrong and dangerous’: Premier doubles down on Balta criticism

Premier Jacinta Allan has doubled down on criticising Richmond over selecting Noah Balta this weekend after Adem Yze this week said the swingman had been ‘punished enough’.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 13th April, 2025 . Gather Round. Port Adelaide vs Hawthorn at the Adelaide Oval. Hawthorn trudge off the Adelaide Oval after losing to Port Adelaide . Picture: Michael Klein

‘Doesn’t make us bad’: Hawks coach on Port blip

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell insists the Hawks’ strong early-season form remains intact despite a disappointing first half against Port Adelaide.

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Carlton co-captains Patrick Cripps and Sam Docherty in the Blues new 2021 jumper. Picture: supplied,

Voss denies Blues culture issue

Michael Voss denies there’s a culture issue at Carlton after revelations a senior staff member was stood down and is being investigated.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 12th April, 2025 . Gather Round. Carlton vs West Coast Eagles at the Adelaide Oval. Tom De Koning of the Blues . Picture: Michael Klein

‘Fully invested’: Voss responds to star’s contract talks move

Carlton coach Michael Voss has weighed in on star ruckman Tom De Koning delaying talks about his contract until later in the year.

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Josh Caddy, Dion Prestia and Tom Lynch after the 2019 AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the GWS Giants at the MCG on September 28, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘So invested’: Tigers back premiership pair

Richmond is confident a pair of premiership players will see out the rest of their careers as Tigers despite looming free agency.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Noah Balta of the Tigers looks on during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL at RSEA Park on April 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Punished him enough’: Tigers make Balta call

Richmond coach Adem Yze has declared his stance on playing Noah Balta ahead of his sentencing for assault next week.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 20 match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at The Sydney Cricket Ground on July 28, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Bont presses case, star Pie returns but concerns for winless Demons

Two of Melbourne’s biggest stars and a top Western Bulldog will need to prove their fitness later in the week while Collingwood is set to welcome back a premiership midfielder.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers looks on during the 2025 AFL Round 03 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on March 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘We will get exposed’: Scott’s warning to Dons

West Coast have been labelled a disgrace to the AFL at the moment but there’s no way Essendon will get lost in the Eagles misery as they prepare to clash on Friday.

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