Melbourne Demons

‘I’m scared of training with him’; Demons superstar defends Pickett after another ban

Melbourne Demons superstar Christian Petracca has backed in suspended teammate Kysaiah Pickett, despite lingering questions over the livewire’s technique when applying pressure on opposition players.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

‘Stupidest one yet’: Verdict in for Pickett as Dees’ bizarre Tribunal case savaged

Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett’s one match suspension for a high bump on Adelaide’s Jake Soligo has been upheld by the AFL Tribunal. The Demons attempted to argue the impact, which was graded as ‘medium’ by Match Review Officer Michael Christian, should instead be considered...

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1 week ago, The Roar, Melbourne Demons

‘Dumb thing to do’: Dees’ Pickett facing yet another ban in ‘really difficult’ appeal — Tribunal LIVE

Melbourne star forward Kysaiah Pickett is staring down a third suspension in just over a season, with the club desperately trying to free him for Thursday night’s blockbuster clash with Brisbane. Live updates below from 5pm AEST!

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

Amid criticism about their off-field ‘culture’, the Dees have created an on-field one that could propel them to another flag

After dominating for most of the night and leading by as much as 33 points, Melbourne found themselves against a fast-coming siege from Adelaide who had kicked the last three goals to close the deficit with over five minutes to go. As the Crows once again looked to go quickly through the middle,...

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1 week ago, The Roar, Melbourne Demons

Why Eagles should be haunted by letting local product McVee get to Demons in 2022 Rookie Draft

Gerard Healy can’t understand how West Coast missed Melbourne defender Judd McVee in the 2022 Rookie Draft. McVee was selected at pick No. 18 in that Rookie Draft out of Geraldton and East Fremantle in the WAFL. West Coast had pick 10 in that draft but passed on the chance to select any player, let alone...

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1 week ago, SEN, Melbourne Demons

AFL News: Dees to challenge Pickett ban, league ponders sanction for Power forward’s homophobic slur

Melbourne will challenge Kysaiah Pickett’s one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the gun forward for their bumper clash with the Brisbane Lions. But Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty’s suspension for rough conduct, with the forward sidelined for the Blues’ home game...

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1 week ago, The Roar, Melbourne Demons

Demons pair in the top six as Swan extends lead: AFL MVP – Round 4

Check out the MVP votes from Gather Round and how the leaderboard is shaping up?

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Melbourne Demons

The Buck Stops Here: Huge Heeney, Dimma's on the right track, the Demon who stood up and more

The 2024 edition of Gather Round has come and gone and many in the footy world are making their way back across the border. Former Collingwood coach and superstar Nathan Buckley has put together his takeaways in The Buck Stops Here. On his mind this week were Isaac Heeney, Gold Coast's list and...

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1 week ago, SEN, Melbourne Demons

Holiday Road

Who knows where we're at in the cycle between good and not embarrassingly awful, but I know I'll never come to terms with being certain of beating anybody. This might have been a second away game in a few days, with injury clouds galore, and a full house of opposition fans howling for free kicks, but...

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1 week ago, Every Day Is Like Sunday, Melbourne Demons

Clayton Oliver and the Demons walking a tightrope

As star Melbourne midfielder continues his cautious behavioural rehabilitation, his club is also trying to overcome six months of on- and off-field horrors

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2 weeks ago, The Age, Melbourne Demons

‘We only have each other’: How the Demons galvanised amid raging scandals

Melbourne’s culture has been questioned, with coach Simon Goodwin saying actions speak louder than words. In the last month, the Demons’ actions have been convincing.

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2 weeks ago, The Age, Melbourne Demons

‘Looked like an idiot’: Dees star opens up on that sledge, ‘s***house’ hidden injury

It only took a day for Steven May’s phone to start “blowing up” after those comments he made about Collingwood.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

‘Really sparked up’: Skipper, star laud Dees depth after ominous flag statement

Melbourne’s burgeoning brigade of youth and enviable depth have drawn vast plaudits after it toppled Adelaide on Thursday night to open the second annual Gather Round.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

“Opportunity too good to refuse”: Galvanised Demons bask in Adelaide-dream week

Melbourne recorded their fourth straight victory after downing Adelaide on Thursday night.

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Melbourne Demons

Demons crush Crows’ hopes of Gather Round rebound

Melbourne have recorded their second win in South Australia in as many weeks.

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Adelaide Crows, Melbourne Demons

‘He’s in trouble’: Dees star Pickett under fire for late hit on Soligo

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett is likely to come under scrutiny by the MRO for a late bump on Jake Soligo in Thursday night’s Gather Round opener between the two sides.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

WATCH: Demons star Kysaiah Pickett likely to face MRO heat for high bump

The Melbourne forward was hit with two separate bans last year.

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2 weeks ago, Zero Hanger, Melbourne Demons

AFL 2024 round four LIVE updates: Demons face Crows and are pushing to be first to four season wins

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Crows face off at Adelaide Oval.

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2 weeks ago, The Age, Adelaide Crows, Melbourne Demons

Subtle, ‘powerful’ moment from troubled Demon may be ‘turning point’ in flag redemption

Collingwood champion Nathan Buckley says Clayton Oliver’s “powerful” moment of self reflection after Melbourne’s Round 1 victory could be a turning point in the club’s season of redemption.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

Underrated Demon, hard-working Blue top list of players who have gone to a new level in 2024

Which player at your club has gone to a new level in 2024? They might be young players who are flourishing with more opportunity or established role players who are stepping up by taking more responsibility. When pondering the above question, one player in particular came to mind for Western Bulldogs...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Carlton Blues, Melbourne Demons

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