The Eagles came hard at the king – but they missed
West Coast led the Demons at half-time after an impressive second quarter. Enter Max Gawn, the skipper again proving he is the key to Melbourne’s resurgence.
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Dees make a huge call on battling AFL star
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will miss Saturday’s clash against West Coast after the midfielder endured a difficult week.
False dawn? Examining the rise of reborn finals contenders
Carlton and Port Adelaide are back in finals contention and Melbourne isn’t far behind. The question supporters are asking though — is their resurgence real?
New Dees boss gets behind Goodwin, but when will he start?
New Melbourne CEO Paul Guerra has made an early show of support for coach Simon Goodwin as uncertainty surrounds when he will take charge of the club.
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Dees brass still talking finals, adamant Pickett heading nowhere
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Controversy as fans fume at ‘killer’ AFL call
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‘Put a sock in it’: Goodwin admits fault in cryptic Gawn comments
Simon Goodwin has been criticised for inviting questions about Max Gawn’s private life in a cryptic post-match press conference. Now, the Demons coach has spoken publicly for the first time.
Damning report spells disaster for AFL club
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Roos’ young guns put old Dees to the sword in clinical final term
After years of pain, misery and chronic club turmoil, North Melbourne, maybe the Clarko era is officially underway at the Kangaroos after putting Melbourne to the sword.
Concerns for AFL star as rumour mill swirls
A comment from Demons coach Simon Goodwin regarding a private matter has stirred the rumour mill surrounding star ruckman Max Gawn.
‘We’re on the right path’: Goodwin confident after Dees’ Giant shock
It was a heartbreaking start to 2025 after a lean 2024, but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident of his side’s path despite their loss to GWS.
Petracca opens up on return from injury, ‘infectious’ young Dees
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Demons bold move for opening game
New faces in an opening round match are expected but Melbourne are taking it to new levels in a bid to get their season started with a bang.
‘Not the best teammate’: Oliver’s frank admission on year from hell
Clayton Oliver has spoken candidly of the difficulties he faced during 2024 and the annoyance he felt at being dangled as trade bait by Melbourne.
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