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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Jake Melksham of the Demons runs with the ball during the round 18 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 13, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Back for good: Melksham desperate to carry on after injury

Having returned without a lead in game, Jake Melksham is keen to stick around for good at Melbourne. He opens up on his knee rehab and contract status.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons celebrates kicking a goal during the round 18 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 13, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Bombers of old not up for the fight with battle hardened Dees

Toughness and smarts have been question marks at Essendon for the best past of two decades – and Saturday night didn’t answer any of those queries, writes JOSH BARNES.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Max Gawn of the Demons warms up prior to the round 17 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and West Coast Eagles at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 07, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Every option available’ as Gawn pushes for return

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin gave an update on the Demons’ superstar captain with finals now firmly in their sights.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons and Max Gawn of the Demons pause for the national anthem during the 2023 AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 07, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Ambitious’: Coach pours cold water on Gawn talk

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has weighed in on Max Gawn’s bold recovery plans – and how he’ll replace the Demons skipper.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Jacob van Rooyen of the Demons and Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons celebrate during the 2023 AFL Round 06 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 24, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Outrage’: Furious Demons will appeal ban

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the fabric of the game is at stake after confusion over Jacob van Rooyen’s suspension.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 06: Charlie Ballard of the Suns suffers an injury while challenging for the ball against Jacob van Rooyen of the Demons during the round eight AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Melbourne Demons at Heritage Bank Stadium, on May 06, 2023, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

’Officially stuffed’: AFL world explodes

The AFL has been dragged over the coals by footy fans after a star was banned on Tuesday night with two words causing uproar.

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Tribunal: Dee’s shock verdict as letter helps Blue escape

Jacob van Rooyen and Brad Close failed in their attempts to overturn their bans, but a Blue has been aided by a signed letter from the player he hit.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Tom Berry of the Suns marks during the AFL match simulation between Gold Coast Suns and Essendon Bombers at Austworld Centre Oval on February 23, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Former Lion to debut for the Suns

Tom Berry left the Brisbane Lions in the hope of more AFL footy with the Gold Coast Suns, and he now gets his chance with his new club.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Charlie Comben of the Kangaroos is attended to by trainers during the round seven AFL match between Melbourne Demons and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 29, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

North draftee’s blow compounds gruesome leg injury

It’s gone from bad to worse for North Melbourne after Charlie Comben’s horrific ankle break, with a talented draftee suffering another setback.

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Kane Cornes vs Alastair Clarkson

‘Disgraceful’: Vision exposes coach remarks

Kane Cornes has taken aim at AFL coach Alastair Clarkson over remarks he made post-game after his side was blown off the park.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies is tackled by Jason Horne-Francis of the Power during the 2023 AFL Round 02 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 25, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Free kick ladder: Does Port have a problem with discipline?

Graham Cornes believes there is a Victorian bias in regards to free kicks in the AFL. But the stats show there may be a deeper issue that the Power must address immediately.

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MELBOURNE . 15/04/2023. AFL . Round 5. Gather Round. Essendon vs Melbourne at the Adelaide Oval. Brodie Grundy of the Demons . Pic: Michael Klein

Gawn’s ‘selfless’ act before Tigers demolition

Brodie Grundy has revealed captain Max Gawn gave him the nod to make a pivotal switch before the Tigers were blown away.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 05 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval on April 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Revealed: Trade target closing in on bumper deal

There has been strong interest for Melbourne livewire Kysaiah Pickett, but he looks set to shun rival offers.

Danielle Frawley and Angus Brayshaw are engaged.

Footy star engaged to AFL icon’s daughter

The heartwarming story behind an AFL star’s engagement to the daughter of a much-loved AFL figure has been revealed.

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