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One year on: Dees know past pain won't daunt Petracca

Melbourne star Christian Petracca is ready to attack the King's Birthday blockbuster, one year on from the collision that caused him serious internal injuries.

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Goodwin cracks code to fix Dees' goal-kicking woes

Melbourne have shot themselves in the foot too often in front of goal this season, but coach Simon Goodwin thinks he has found a solution to the problem.

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Magpies ponder selection posers for King's Birthday

Collingwood's Dan McStay could return and Bobby Hill is at home because of family ill health ahead of the King's Birthday AFL blockbuster.

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Demons star tracking well for King's Birthday rematch

Almost a year to the day since he suffered serious internal injuries, Melbourne star Christian Petracca is in strong form ahead of the King's Birthday clash.

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Dees rue wastefulness as Butler fires in Saints' upset

A four-goal haul from small forward Dan Butler has helped St Kilda to an upset win over a wasteful Melbourne in Alice Springs.

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Eagles recruit made to regret his old fan-boy messages

Tom McCarthy grew up supporting the Melbourne Demons, and he now gets the chance to play with one of his former idols after landing at West Coast.

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Melbourne’s muscular missile Kozzie Pickett ensures Demons’ revival continues

A stellar performance at the MCG that included five goals – and much more – helped put the Dees’ early-season rut in the rear-view mirror

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'Special talent' stars as Demons revival continues

A fifth win from six games has Melbourne poised to make an unlikely push at AFL finals, after Kysaiah Pickett starred in a 53-point rout of Sydney.

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Demon Petracca reaffirms AFL future ahead of milestone

Christian Petracca has fought back tears while detailing last year's life-threatening injuries, and insists he is committed to Melbourne's future success.

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AFL admit 'failed' process in umpire debacle

Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion.

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Jack of all trades exceeding Hawk coach's expectations

Hawthorn made Melbourne pay for their inaccuracy in front of goal, kicking clear in the final term at the MCG as veteran forward Jack Gunston fired.

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Hawks out to break Dees hoodoo in MCG battle

Hawthorn have bounced back with a pair of comfortable wins after last month's mini form slump, but will be put to the test against an improving Melbourne.

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Gawn stars as Demons beat Eagles for third straight win

Max Gawn has steered Melbourne to another victory but Jake Melksham faces a nervous wait after being involved in an incident which left an opponent concussed.

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Crowd pleaser Harley Reid holds the key against Demons

West Coast rising star Harley Reid tore Melbourne to shreds last year, and he'll be aiming for a repeat dose in their clash in Perth.

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Guerra confirms delay to taking Demons' top job in AFL

Paul Guerra will be Melbourne's new permanent chief executive, but the businessman won't fill the role until later this year.

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Tide turning for Demons with renewed pressure focus

After a 0-5 start, Melbourne have started to turn their AFL season around with a shift in focus that has delivered successive wins over Fremantle and Richmond.

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Gawn stands tall in Demons' important win over Tigers

Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.

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Dockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

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Love and optimism turns to despair as Melbourne reach end of an era

The Demons have started the season with five defeats for the first time since 2012 as pressure mounts on coach Simon Goodwin

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Winless Demons are 'united' as ever, Goodwin insists

A defiant Simon Goodwin has declared Melbourne's leaders are more united than ever, even after the Demons' horror start to 2025.

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Essendon salute as winless Melbourne sink into the mire

Essendon have defeated Melbourne by 39 points to leave the struggling Demons in 17th spot without a win this season.

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Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner

Melbourne have history against them in their bid to play finals after a 0-4 start but are out to start turning the tide against Essendon in Gather Round.

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Demons coach loves 'passionate' Petracca's emotion

Christian Petracca has received plenty of scrutiny for his post-match emotion after Melbourne's loss to Geelong but coach Simon Goodwin loved it.

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Star Petracca walks off frustrated as Demons go 0-4

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has backed Christian Petracca as a "winner" after the star cut a shattered figure as the Demons slumped to 0-4.

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Dangerfield stars as Geelong keep Demons winless

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has starred in the Cats' gritty 39-point win against winless Melbourne at GHMBA Stadium.

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