Melbourne Demons

‘It’s wrong’: Shock twist in Demons ‘poaching’ claim as lid lifted on exec’s Pies exit

The reported ‘poaching’ of a respected Collingwood executive to Melbourne has raised eyebrows, with a veteran journalist claiming “it’s wrong” to paint it the way the Pies supposedly have.

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13 hours ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies, Melbourne Demons

Where it all begins again

Forget the radical idea of all teams playing in the same round, nothing says "footy is back" like fans queuing at the edge of a cliff to jump off after one loss. As one of the teams lucky (?) enough to have been chosen for , we were able to do both 'fork in toaster' and 'everything's going to be alright'...

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21 hours ago, Every Day Is Like Sunday, Melbourne Demons

Two Roos make top five as Demons hold the lead: AFL Rookie Rankings

See how our Rookie Rankings shape up after Round 1?

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1 day ago, Zero Hanger, Melbourne Demons

‘Can’t be paying that’: AFL great left baffled at ‘Max rule’ as Dees star given contentious free kick

Kangaroos great David King questioned if umpires “have got a different interpretation” of the blocking rule for Max Gawn after the Melbourne star was paid a free kick for what he described as “nothing illegal”.

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1 day ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

‘Chills down the spine’: Perfect, heartwarming act leaves returning Demons star ‘emotional’

An emotional Clayton Oliver declared he had “chills down his spine” thanks to the Melbourne fans’ reaction late in his side’s Round 1 win over the Western Bulldogs.

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2 days ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

“I’ve still got a lot of work to do”: Oliver’s honest update after starring role in Demons win

The Melbourne superstar has noted he still needs to regain the trust of his teammates.

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2 days ago, Zero Hanger, Melbourne Demons

AFL 2024 round one LIVE updates: Melbourne Demons v Western Bulldogs

Follow all the action as Melbourne take on the Western Bulldogs at the MCG before Port Adelaide clashes with West Coast and Fremantle face Brisbane.

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2 days ago, The Age, Melbourne Demons, Western Bulldogs

Dees axe trio, make five swaps in aim for rebound as exciting Dogs duo debut: AFL LIVE

The Demons swung the axe at selection as they aim to rebound from a season-opening loss to the Swans, as we prepare for our first look at the 2024 Western Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon at the MCG.

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2 days ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons, Western Bulldogs

‘Every dollar he’s owed’: How ‘landmark ruling’ on retired star could blow out Dees’ salary cap

The AFL will make a “landmark ruling” when it determines where retired star Angus Brayshaw’s payout comes from, according to Fox Footy’s Gerard Whateley, as debates rages over whether the funds should be included inside Melbourne’s salary cap.

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6 days ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

‘Keeping close tabs’: Vic club ‘very keen’ on Demons superstar to aid ‘disjointed’ group

A Victorian rival is reportedly preparing a surprise pursuit of maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver.

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6 days ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

‘Yeah, I have’: Superstar Demon admits he ‘lost trust’ in great mate... before he earned it back

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has admitted he lost trust in teammate Clayton Oliver for a period of time, but also explained the inroads he’s made in earning it back.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Melbourne Demons

'There was tension': Dees divided over Oliver return

The Melbourne Demons are facing an internal battle over embattled star Clayton Oliver's position in the side.

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1 week ago, The Age, Melbourne Demons

Demons defender takes early lead as first top five emerges: AFL Rookie Rankings, Opening Round

Our Rookie Rankings are back for 2024! See how our top five takes shape after the weekend's results?

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Melbourne Demons

Near fails for big Vic clubs amid ‘bullied’ Dees’ reality check; beast sparks slick Suns: Report Card

Opening Round belonged to Harry McKay and the expansion clubs.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Gold Coast Suns, Melbourne Demons

Dees trade called out after ‘vanilla’ showing; ‘progressive’ tactic helps Blue thrive: AFL Talking Points

The AFL’s inaugural Opening Round is officially in the books, and we’re all over the weekend’s biggest talking points.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Carlton Blues, Melbourne Demons

Open. Shut.

Considering our long history of being unwatchable, I can understand why the AFL doesn't trust us with the first game of the season. Given how many years they had Carlton and Richmond bore the tits off everyone I'm surprised we've been the opening act six times in the last 30 years. Don't stay up for...

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

LIVE AFL: Hardwick to face ‘demon of expectation’ as new Suns era officially begins

The Damien Hardwick era at Gold Coast begins on Saturday, with the Suns hosting Richmond — the club Hardwick famously led to three premierships in four seasons.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Gold Coast Suns, Melbourne Demons

‘Harry McKay, take a bow’: Blues star lauded after he ‘stared down his demons’ to come up clutch

Coleman Medallist Harry McKay has been lauded for “staring down” his goalkicking demons as the Carlton star nailed a memorable clutch goal that ultimately sealed a famous Blues victory.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Carlton Blues, Melbourne Demons

‘Irrelevant’: Viney says off-field drama didn’t impact Dees’ defeat

Melbourne vice captain Jack Viney declared Melbourne’s off-field issues irrelevant to the loss to Sydney, also refusing to blame fatigue in humid conditions.

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1 week ago, The Age, Melbourne Demons

Demons provide latest on injured defender, forward potentially in MRO trouble

Melbourne could be forced into at least one change for next week.

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Melbourne Demons

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