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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Tom McDonald of the Demons kicks the ball during the 2022 AFL Round 01 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 16, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

More good news for dazzling Dees

A post-match rant from the Western Bulldogs coach overshadowed Melbourne flexing its muscle even as injuries hit.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Christian Petracca of the Demons runs with the ball during the round one AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 16, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Spooky’: AFL history repeats itself

Melbourne got off to the perfect start in the AFL season opener, and eerie similarities to last year’s grand final had fans seeing double.

Lachie Hunter was at the centre of one of the all-time selection mind games.

‘Spectacular theatrics’ stun AFL season opener

The AFL season has barely started and a coach might have just played the most insane selection mind games we have ever seen.

The rivalry between Melbourne and the Bulldogs is more unusual than most.

‘Ridiculous’: Truth behind AFL’s petty feud

There’s no love lost between last year’s AFL grand finalists but the reason behind their bitter rivalry has raised eyebrows in the footy world.

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AFL Melbourne vs. Fremantle (MCG) Dom Tyson at the end of the game Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Demons lose battle of mind power

THE enigma that is the Melbourne Football Club resurfaced and the two-point loss to a more desperate Fremantle was the result that long-suffering Demons fans feared.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Nakia Cockatoo of the Cats looks to pass the ball during the round one AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Geelong Cats at Domain Stadium on March 26, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Panic Room: Will key Cats get up?

WILL the Cats recall a key duo? Is a young Sun set for a break? Get all the last minute team news, whispers and tips ahead of Round 4 of the AFL season.

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AFL Geelong Cats vs. Melbourne (ES) (T) Max Gawn walks towards the bench after injuring his leg 2nd term Picture:Wayne Ludbey

‘Took a team in FIFA from divvy four to Premier League’

IF you thought having surgery to repair his hamstringand facing three months on the sidelines would damage Max Gawn sense of humour, think again. He reveals how he plans on spending his rehab.

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AFLPA President Matthew Pavlich, Board Member Patrick Dangerfield and CEO Paul Marsh after meeting with the AFL. Picture: Alison Wynd

‘Time for AFL, players to grow up’

AFL clubs and player agents are growing increasingly frustrated by the protracted pay negotiations with the players’ association certain to reject the league’s latest offer.

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North Melbourne versus GWS at Blundstone Arena. GWS' Ryan Griffen gets his ankle looked at. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE.

Barometer: Griffen to miss 10 weeks

INJURY NEWS: GWS has been dealt a double blow with Ryan Griffen and Will Setterfield to miss 10 weeks after suffering ankle injuries.

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Melbourne AFL players Christian Petracca and Michael Hibberd. Melbourne Football Club is partnering with Melbourne City Mission again this year, which includes Sleep at the G. Monday, April 10. 2017. Picture: David Crosling

Demons freeze for Sleep at the ‘G

AHEAD of the Melbourne City Mission’s annual Sleep at the ‘G fundraiser, Demons star Christian Petracca experienced the full brunt of Melbourne’s arctic weather high above the MCG turf.

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AFL Geelong Cats vs. Melbourne (ES) (T) Max Gawn walks towards the bench after injuring his leg 2nd term Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Gawn out for ‘up to 12 weeks’

SUPERCOACH ALERT: Melbourne has been dealt a major blow with ruckman Max Gawn to have surgery on his injured hamstring and will miss three months.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Hawks leave the field after losing the round three AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Hawthorn Hawks at Metricon Stadium on April 9, 2017 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Anyone still backing Hawks? Thought not

HAWTHORN’S loss to the previously morale-sapped Gold Coast is further evidence the era is over, while Fremantle was blessed.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Jack Riewoldt of the Tigers celebrates a goal that sealed the match during the round three AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the West Coast Eagles at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 8, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

SuperLadder: Tigers in rarefied air

ADELAIDE claimed Showdown bragging rights and top spot in Round 3 while Richmond are flying high and Hawthorn and Sydney languish winless.

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AFL Geelong Cats vs. Melbourne (ES) Max Gawn tackles Joel Selwood in the second term then then went off with a knee injury (T) Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Dees blow: Gawn could need surgery

MELBOURNE is bracing to be without ruckman Max Gawn for an extended period after scans reveal his hamstring injury is worse than first thought.

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