The Latest Breaking News from Demons

Brisbane Lions winger Sophie Conway says her team is not satisfied with what they have achieved this year and have a ruthless mindset ahead of the AFLW decider.

Laurie Mithen was a five-time VFL flag hero for Melbourne and AFLW star Lily Mithen hopes to add another premiership piece to the family legacy.

Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce will embark on a coaching career when her AFLW playing days are over but hasn't yet made a decision on when that will be.

Melbourne coach Mick Stinear has no issue with playing at Brisbane's new venue, which will host its first competitive fixture with the AFLW grand final.

North Melbourne threw everything at Melbourne but couldn't capitalise on their chances, with the Demons grinding out a 17-point AFLW preliminary final win.

Melbourne advances to a second consecutive season decider following a tense 17-point victory over the Kangaroos in their preliminary final at Princes Park.

After six fruitless AFLW seasons, red-hot Melbourne believe a flag is within reach as they prepare to take on North Melbourne for a spot in the grand final.

From the last line of defence to forward pressure, the Demons' AFLW game plan makes it as hard as possible for opposition teams to get a shot on goal, never mind score — and, as Gemma Bastiani writes, they are close to becoming the stingiest defence in league history.

North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off.

North Melbourne have made an against-the-odds run deep into the AFLW finals and skipper Emma Kearney backs her Kangaroos to mix it with high-flyers Melbourne.

Melbourne are still chasing an AFLW premiership despite being consistently one of the league's best teams and midfielder Karen Paxman says they have to earn it.