The Latest Breaking News from Demons

Want a quick rundown on where your team is at after nine rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Collingwood to potential wooden spooners Hawthorn, Andrew McGarry sums up each side.

Melbourne assistant coach Troy Chaplin says an attack-minded Port Adelaide are winding back the clock to the early years of Ken Hinkley's tenure.

Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.

Daniel Hayes was forging a path to a dream career in the AFL 17 years ago — but after leaving the Demons without playing a game, the small forward was left grappling with feelings few understood.

Following a marathon hearing at the AFL appeals board, Jacob van Rooyen's two-match suspension is overturned, allowing the 20-year-old to play for the Demons against the Hawks this weekend.

Junior Rioli avoids a three-match ban but will miss the next two rounds for the Power, after the tribunal downgrades the impact of his striking charge from severe to high.

Jacob van Rooyen fails to get his controversial two-match ban for striking overturned, and the Melbourne club confirms it will appeal against the AFL tribunal’s decision.

For the Magpies, the Demons and the Saints, it's been a strong start to the AFL season, and at this early stage we are on track for something not seen in VFL/AFL history since the start of World War II, writes Andrew McGarry.

Austin Robertson Jnr, who was concussed five times during his Aussie Rules career, believes he has developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy from repeated head trauma.

Jacob van Rooyen has booted three clutch goals to break the shackles for Melbourne in its 18-point comeback AFL victory over Richmond.

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and star midfielder Clayton Oliver have trained freely and will take their place in Monday's vital match against Richmond at the MCG.