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Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle

There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis.

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Max Gawn wants on-field action to solve Demons' woes

Melbourne have slipped out of the top eight and need to tighten up their defence if they are to reverse a worrying run of results when they take on Collingwood.

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Goodwin, Dees searching for answers after Freo flop

A 92-point thrashing from Fremantle has left Melbourne's coaching staff scratching their heads, with their side tumbling out of the AFL's top eight.

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Max Gawn prepares for Dockers' double ruck challenge

After dominating in the win over St Kilda last weekend, Melbourne captain Max Gawn now faces Fremantle's ruck duo of Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy.

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Gawn 'stood down' by Goodwin before dominant display

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had decided to pull Max Gawn out of the St Kilda clash because of concerns over a sore calf before the ruckman's dominant display.

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Langdon hails Dees' culture after UK wedding sojourn

Ed Langdon returned after a short stint in London for sister Olivia's wedding and was a strong contributor in Melbourne's 38-point win over St Kilda.

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Demons eye Saints solution to identity crisis

Consecutive defeats have left Melbourne searching for answers ahead of an important AFL clash with St Kilda at the MCG.

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Demons 'nowhere near it' in humbling loss to Eagles

Melbourne have slipped to seventh spot after suffering a 35-point loss to West Coast, and coach Simon Goodwin was scathing of his team's performance.

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Eagles fans can't get enough of new toy Harley Reid

Harley Reid's star continues to grow, but West Coast coach Adam Simpson doesn't want people to put too much pressure on the 19-year-old.

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Demons are looking forward to what dynamic duo can do

Melbourne small forward Shane McAdam will finally make his debut with the club in Sunday's AFL match against West Coast in Perth.

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Rival coaches in awe of five-goal Demons star Petracca

Christian Petracca inspired a huge comeback and threatened to drag Melbourne over the line in an agonising one-point defeat to Carlton.

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Demons face another big MCG test against Blues

After becoming the first team to beat Geelong this season, Melbourne have another big test off a short break when they return to the MCG to play Carlton.

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Melbourne raring for red-hot Geelong litmus test

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the Demons will welcome the opportunity of facing the AFL's best team in Geelong.

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Demons confident Christian Petracca can handle tags

Melbourne are taking the pressure off Christian Petracca as opposition AFL teams tag the explosive midfielder.

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Richmond coach Yze raring for Melbourne reunion

Former Melbourne assistant coach Adem Yze will take on his old club for the first time when he leads Richmond in the Anzac Day eve blockbuster.

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Rejuvenated Oliver ready to fire against Tigers: coach

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin expects star Clayton Oliver, fresh off finger surgery, to get back to his best in the Demons' blockbuster clash with Richmond.

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Lions' Zorko to address Answerth after 'crybaby' sign

Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko will speak with teammate Noah Answerth after the defender made an unsportsmanlike gesture towards Melbourne's Harrison Petty.

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Demons searching for more ahead of Lions showdown

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has warned that the high-flying Demons can play much better ahead of their MCG showdown with the Brisbane Lions.

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Demons continue to work with Pickett after another ban

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Kysaiah Pickett has already been working on his pressuring technique after receiving a third ban in 12 months.

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Pickett handed one-match ban as Crow plays down clash

Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump, despite Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo insisting there wasn't much in the incident.

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Melbourne's confidence rising for May return: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says All-Australian defender Steven May is shaping for a return to action after just a one-game absence because of broken ribs.

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Drugs furore is galvanising Demons: coach Goodwin

Melbourne are being galvanised by the drugs controversy swirling around the AFL club, coach Simon Goodwin says.

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Jack Viney joins AFL's 200 Club, eyes family milestone

Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney is closing in on his father's AFL games tally, earning high praise from coach Simon Goodwin ahead of his 200th appearance.

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AFL clubs demand answers on secret drug tests: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he has "no line of sight" on explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the AFL.

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'Tough' Demons star Steven May eyes Gather Round return

Melbourne key defender Steven May could miss just one AFL match despite sustaining fractured ribs in a nasty collision with Hawthorn's Mabior Chol.

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