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Demons jump to the defence of out-of-form spearhead

Jacob Van Rooyen has taken a surprise step back this year, but Melbourne are backing the spearhead to regain his mojo and play a key part in the club's future.

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Final-term 'annihilation' sparks Demons over Lions

Clayton Oliver found form as Melbourne came from 24 points behind to shock Brisbane in an 11-point Gabba win that left the Lions with work to do.

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Demons mull Oliver tag twist in Lions' den

Clayton Oliver has found a new defensive role in Melbourne's midfield and could line up in a head-to-head battle with one of Brisbane's prime ball-winners.

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Rioli watch continues as Suns defend Top End record

Port Adelaide star Willie Rioli's immediate playing future is in the spotlight, as in-form finals contenders Gold Coast and Adelaide face big tests in Round 10.

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Oliver's shutdown job gives Dees options with Viney out

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver returned from a week off for personal reasons and impressed coach Simon Goodwin in a new role against Hawthorn.

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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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Oliver 'frustrated' at AFL speculation: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says there was nothing more to Clayton Oliver's AFL week off than the health and well-being of the star midfielder.

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From the Pocket: Fremantle still look good on paper – but since when has that mattered?

This Dockers side still has a lot of deficiencies around the edges and is both flattered and burdened by lofty expectations

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Viney backs Oliver to be at Melbourne next AFL season

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney says Clayton Oliver is back at training and he expects the onballer to stay with the Demons beyond this season.

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Gawn brushes Oliver report amid hope for AFL return

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is again the subject of AFL trade speculation but captain Max Gawn is focused on getting his teammate healthy and back in action.

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Swans defender Melican to sweat on MRO verdict

Sydney defender Lewis Melican could spend at least two weeks on the sidelines after he caught GWS opponent Toby Bedford across the face with a swinging arm.

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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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Dees need to dig in and push past adversity: Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has challenged the Demons' leaders to dig in their heels and respond to the "adversity" of a 0-3 start to the AFL season.

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Demons seek steps forward in North battle

Melbourne are out to take a more significant stride forward in their clash with North Melbourne following a promising display in the first-up defeat to GWS.

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Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

All eyes will be on Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca when they line up in Melbourne's refreshed midfield against a red-hot Greater Western Sydney.

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Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

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Demons have midfield they want for Stynes AFL opener

Melbourne star Jack Viney is looking forward to starting alongside Max Gawn, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the midfield on Sunday against GWS.

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Petracca, Oliver star, but Dockers exorcise Demons

Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver have put on star displays, but Melbourne's inaccuracy in front of goal cost them dearly in a 19-point loss to Fremantle.

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Demons picking up pieces for AFL flag push

Melbourne captain Max Gawn insists the Demons are pulling in the right direction as they seek to re-emerge as a genuine premiership threat in 2025.

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Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Melbourne have posted a 46-point win over North Melbourne, with the performance of midfielder Clayton Oliver the big highlight for Demons fans.

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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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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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Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston

The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.

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