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King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.

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Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and president Brad Green have praised sacked premiership coach Simon Goodwin at the club's best and fairest function.

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Premiership window slammed shut for Goodwin after '21

Melbourne reasonably thought their drought-breaking 2021 premiership under coach Simon Goodwin was the start of something great, but they were badly wrong.

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AFL investigating threat against Demons coach Goodwin

An online threat has been made against Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin after the Demons gave up a 46-point lead at three-quarter time against St Kilda.

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Goodwin chasing quick transition in Dees' evolution

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is targeting high-quality recruits to bolster his side in an attempt to rise up the AFL ladder next season.

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Coach wants more to keep Suns shining in AFL finals bid

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players have plenty to work on despite getting back into the AFL top eight with a 19-point win over Melbourne.

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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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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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