Premiers to recall stars after streak ends
The end of a 17-match winning streak for Melbourne came without several premiership stars who are set to return.
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‘WT actual F’: Unbeatable AFL giants stunned
The AFL has a new contender after the defending premier Melbourne Demons were stunned on their own turf in a massive boilover.
Pickett’s heartfelt pledge to make late ‘old mum’ proud
Kysaiah Pickett’s ‘old mum’ helped him make a huge decision which got him to the big time. After her passing, he is determined to continue making her proud.
Demons suffer blow ahead of top-four clash
Melbourne has lost a second premiership player for Saturday’s showdown with Fremantle as it counts the cost of last week’s victory over North Melbourne.
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