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Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the reigning premiers are finding the ruthlessness they need ahead of attempting to defend their title back in Victoria.

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Zorko AFL sledge a line in the sand: Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says personal sledges like Dayne Zorko's towards Harrison Petty don't belong in the AFL, but is proud of how the Demons handled it.

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AFL finals: how the eight shape up after a thrilling end to the regular season

Geelong look solid, the Demons have what it takes to go back-to-back and Dustin Martin looms on the horizon for Richmond

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AFL Round-Up: Agony for Carlton and Brisbane, ecstasy for Collingwood as unforgettable 2022 regular season reaches thrilling conclusion

One of the most enthralling home and away seasons in AFL history ends with a weekend of relief, heartbreak and intrigue, setting the scene for a September to remember. We digest the week that was.

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Lions coach admits Demons are AFL nemesis

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan concedes his team are struggling for answers against AFL premiers Melbourne after a 58-point defeat at the Gabba.

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Zorko apologises for inappropriate sledge

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has apologised to Melbourne's Harrison Petty for an inappropriate comment he made that left the Demon in tears on Friday night.

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Demons thrash Lions in Gabba AFL mauling

Melbourne have put themselves in the box seat for an AFL top-two finish with a comprehensive 18.7 (115) to 8.9 (57) defeat of Brisbane at the Gabba.

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Melbourne AFL flag defence on track: coach

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his reigning AFL premiers are building cohesion at the right time of the season.

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AFL Round-Up: Epic wins for Melbourne and Sydney — and heartbreak for Carlton — set the scene for a grand finale

Heroes and heartbreak were the order of the day in round 22 and, with finals just a game away, this remarkable home-and-away season is about to reach its crescendo. We digest the week that was.

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Pickett targeted, Demons call out racism

Melbourne are working with the AFL integrity unit to find a social media user who racially abused Indigenous goal-kicker Kysaiah Pickett online.

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Melksham firmly in Dees AFL finals frame

After missing out on the 2021 premiership, Jake Melksham is putting his best foot forward in a bid to play a role for Melbourne in this year's AFL finals.

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Carlton not satisfied with AFL improvement

Carlton coach Michael Voss believes the under-fire Blues have more to give this AFL season as they attempt to secure a drought-breaking finals appearance.

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Dees coach Goodwin shrugs Grundy AFL link

Melbourne have refused to confirm meeting with contracted Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy as they line up possible replacements for Luke Jackson.

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Melbourne Demons need to fix their second halves ahead of AFL finals series

Defending champions Melbourne are sitting in the top four with two rounds left, but there are areas of the game where the Demons need to clean up quickly to get their title defence on track, writes Andrew McGarry.

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AFLW players boosted for quick turnaround

After a period of uncertainty, Melbourne's Libby Birch believes AFLW players have been reinvigorated for season seven, which has been brought forward to August.

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Demons seek remedy to AFL trend

Melbourne defender Jake Lever was left feeling dejected after the AFL loss to Collingwood, which came about when the Demons threw away another big lead.

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Hot Pies claim epic AFL win over Demons

Collingwood have surged into second spot on the AFL ladder after overpowering reigning premiers Melbourne in a seven-point thriller at the MCG.

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Collingwood beat Melbourne by seven points in yet another thriller to make it 11 straight wins

Collingwood win their 11th straight game in yet another nail-biter, edging clear of Melbourne by seven points in a fantastic game that moves the Magpies into the top two.

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High-flying Magpies face AFL litmus test

Collingwood's blockbuster AFL clash with Melbourne on Friday night will go a long way towards shaping both sides' top-four hopes.

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Demons plead with Jackson for commitment

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he's spoken to in-demand ruckman Luke Jackson about staying committed to the AFL side despite contract speculation.

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Gawn empathy for AFL rival Ginnivan

Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has put the AFL rivalry with Collingwood to one side, saying he empathises with under-fire Magpies dynamo Jack Ginnivan.

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Gawn tips Jackson to ink new Dees AFL deal

Melbourne young gun Luke Jackson has put off AFL contract talks until the end of the season but captain Max Gawn is confident his teammate will stay put.

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Demons hailed for ruthless defensive edge

Melbourne's top-two hopes are back on track following Friday night's win over Fremantle, but they face a tough run of matches to finish the season.

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Jackson limps off as Demons beat Dockers

Melbourne have regained their mojo and dealt Fremantle's top-four hopes a major blow in the process with a dominant 46-point win in Perth.

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Dockers aim to bury two Demons in one

Fremantle will be aiming to claw their way back into the top four with victory over Melbourne in Friday night's AFL clash at Optus Stadium.

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