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Kysaiah Pickett's bump on Bailey Smith the death knell for bump in AFL, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has not spoken to Kysaiah Pickett about the way he plays following his ban for his high hit on Bailey Smith — but the Demons' mentor says there is no need for the bump in AFL.

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Goodwin says Pickett ban a reminder never to bump

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he now tells his players not to bump, in the wake of their star utility Kysaiah Pickett being banned for two games.

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Concussion experts call for tougher AFL penalties after Kysaiah Pickett’s high bump

Leading concussion experts have called for stiffer sanction, arguing the Melbourne player should have been banned for at least four matches

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Demons back Pickett to fire on return from AFL ban

Kysaiah Pickett starred in Melbourne's season-opening win but won't play again until round four after he was hit with a two-match suspension for rough conduct.

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Adelaide's McAdam sent to AFL tribunal over bump

Adelaide forward Shane McAdam will head to the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct for his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr.

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AFL round one: the least important round of the season or a vital launching pad?

Questions abound after an opening round that was exhilarating at times, savage and gruesome at others

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Lance Franklin faces one-game AFL ban for Collins bump

Sydney star Lance Franklin has been handed a one-game suspension for rough conduct after his bump on Gold Coast defender Sam Collins.

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Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.

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Pickett under fire for high bump in Dees' win over Dogs

Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny for a high bump that flattened Bailey Smith during Melbourne's 50-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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Lever hurt as Demons unveil Gawn-Grundy combination

Melbourne defender Jake Lever was left icing a sore ankle, but otherwise the Demons had a strong hit-out as they unveiled ruck pair Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy.

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Starcevich expecting fiery Demons showdown

Lions defender Brando Starcevich says the Demons' forwards pose the biggest challenge in the AFL.

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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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Carlton set for agonising AFL season denouement after latest heartbreak

The Blues were seconds away from securing a finals berth but there is little time to dwell on the club’s latest episode of anguish

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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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Crunch game looms in Port's AFL finals bid

Port Adelaide will be chasing the scalp of competition heavyweights Geelong as they try to stay in contention for an AFL finals berth.

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Who will make the AFL finals, who can grab a top-four spot and the run-down of the final five rounds

Some AFL teams like Geelong have already sealed a finals spot, but which sides are likely to join them, and who will get the double chance? Andrew McGarry analyses the teams in contention.

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Pickett bags six goals, Demons beat Power

Melbourne are a game clear inside the AFL top-two after beating Port Adelaide by 14 points in Alice Springs.

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Melbourne down Adelaide, stay top of AFL

Melbourne's Christian Petracca has dominated with three goals in a 29-point AFL win over Adelaide.

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AFL Round-Up: Melbourne are more terrifying than ever and the key forward is king again in round five

The mix at Melbourne has never been more potent, while a new era of dominant key forwards across the AFL might be upon us. We digest the week that was.

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Demons' streak grows with big win over GWS

Melbourne have continued the winning start to their AFL premiership defence with a comprehensive 67-point triumph over GWS.

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Melbourne too good for gutsy Suns in AFL

Melbourne have proven too classy for a brave Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium as the Demons earned a 12.10 (82) to 10.9 (69) AFL win over the Suns.

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Hawthorn stuns Port Adelaide as Sam Mitchell's young side sends a message with a 64-point win

Hawthorn shock Port Adelaide with a 64-point upset at Adelaide Oval. Meanwhile Brisbane impress against Essendon and Collingwood remain unbeaten. Get the lowdown on a big day of footy.

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