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Draft-happy Demons confident of contending

Melbourne hope top draftees Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay can complement star duo Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver as they seek an AFL finals return.

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LIV Golf 'like having Daicos on your team': Herbert

In-form Victorian Lucas Herbert has compared his move to Cameron Smith's LIV Golf team to being traded into an all-star AFL midfield.

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McQualter backs Eagles star Reid to rise to challenge

Harley Reid faces fresh challenges in his second AFL season but new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has high expectations for the young star.

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Bartlett settles legal actions against Demons, AFL

Melbourne have settled out of court with former president Glen Bartlett and have refuted allegations of illicit drug use levelled against coach Simon Goodwin.

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Demons change AFL assistant coaches after review

Melbourne have overhauled senior coach Simon Goodwin's assistants as a result of a review into the embattled AFL club's football department.

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Pert quits Demons, Joel Smith to learn fate

Melbourne CEO Gary Pert has quit in the latest off-field development at the embattled AFL club, while player Joel Smith is facing a ban of up to four years.

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Demons' Oliver out to atone for 'stinker' AFL season

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is eager to bounce back next season after a difficult year, having seen a possible trade to Geelong fall through.

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Demons bullish as Oliver stays and Petracca recovers

Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb disputes Clayton Oliver has been "desperate" to join Geelong in the wake of rampant speculation about the midfielder's future.

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Demons defiant over Oliver, rule out Pickett trade

Melbourne are adamant contracted stars Clayton Oliver and Kysaiah Pickett will be at the club next season despite ongoing trade speculation.

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Gawn, Goodwin urge deflated Demons to love AFL grind

After a tough season when Melbourne dropped out of the eight, captain Max Gawn and coach Simon Goodwin have urged the Demons to reset and have a better mindset.

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Demons confirm Oliver staying after rampant AFL talk

Melbourne have shut down AFL trade speculation over Clayton Oliver, with president Brad Green confirming the disgruntled midfielder is staying at the club.

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Star Petracca wants speedy return to Demons in 2025

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has set his sights on returning for the Demons in round one next year following some horrific injuries.

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Gawn 'glad' Demons have hired ex-All Black for review

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is "glad" the embattled Demons are conducting an external review, saying all AFL clubs should do them yearly.

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Anderson, Davidson star in Lions' rebound AFLW win

Brisbane Lions star Ally Anderson has equalled the record for most disposals in an AFLW match in her side's strong win over Melbourne.

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Roffey resigns from Demons, board to be reviewed

Melbourne president Kate Roffey has resigned, effective immediately, with her successor Brad Green to lead a review of the strife-torn AFL club's board.

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Blue McKay 'collateral damage' in Petracca trade hype

Carlton spearhead Harry McKay was thrown up in reports as a potential bargaining chip for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, and says it was a strange feeling.

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Demons great Jones backs review for embattled club

Melbourne great Nathan Jones has called for the Demons to conduct an external review after the club's off-field issues reared again through Christian Petracca.

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'Excited' coach Scott active in Cats' recruiting drive

Geelong coach Chris Scott is "excited'' by the prospect of luring experienced recruits to the AFL club as he juggles multiple responsibilities in September.

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Star Demon Christian Petracca to stay at Melbourne

Melbourne star Christian Petracca says he will remain at the Demons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation over the disgruntled AFL star's future.

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Demons deny stand-off with injured superstar Petracca

Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons are working through issues with Christian Petracca, and homesick Kysaiah Pickett hasn't requested a trade.

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From the Pocket: Melbourne must leave buzz words and fan favourite behind to rise again

The pain of potentially losing star midfielder Christian Petracca can be turned into an opportunity for the Demons to change and replenish

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Tigers confirm Bolton, Rioli and Baker want to leave

Liam Baker is the latest player set to leave Richmond, while Hawthorn are on track to lure West Coast defender Tom Barrass.

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Petracca trade 'unrealistic' for Magpies: McRae

Collingwood aren't a "realistic" destination for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, according to coach Craig McRae, while John Noble wants to join Gold Coast.

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Petracca set for post-season meeting with Demons coach

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has yet to sit down with Demons coach Simon Goodwin to guarantee he will see out his contract at the club.

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May speaks on Petracca's 'emotional' Demons meeting

Star Melbourne defender Steven May says Christian Petracca opened up to his teammates about his mental health struggles amid trade speculation.

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