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'I love that my coach loves me': Gawn defends Goodwin

Max Gawn has spoken about Simon Goodwin's comments on Sunday

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2:10:14

Match Replay: North Melbourne v Melbourne

The Kangaroos and Demons clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini Match: North Melbourne v Melbourne

Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Demons clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Xerri praised, Dees hint at personal issue for Gawn

The battle between Tristan Xerri and Max Gawn was the biggest talking point from Sunday's game

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07:31

Goodwin post-match, R2: 'People have backstories, Max is someone we love dearly'

Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round two’s match against Fremantle

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08:38

Clarkson post-match, R2: 'It's one game ... but winning form is good form'

Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round two’s match against Melbourne

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08:08

Highlights: North Melbourne v Melbourne

The Kangaroos and Demons clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Six goals in six minutes: Late blitz sees Roos stun Demons

North Melbourne record one of the clubs best wins in recent years thanks to a stunning last quarter against Melbourne

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Zurhaar magic adds more icing to Roos party

Cam Zurhaar raises the volume around Marvel Stadium with a cracking snap as North Melbourne runs riot

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After 12 months, McKercher's first AFL goal worth the wait

Colby McKercher won't forget his first AFL goal, 18 games into his career, after this brilliant running goal after some excellent pressure from North Melbourne

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00:42

Darling all smiles after milestone goal in game 300

Jack Darling gets his special moment in his 300th match of AFL, as he finds himself on the end of a thrilling team play

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00:36

Is Lever in trouble for this kick on Curtis?

Paul Curtis was on the receiving end of a wayward Jake Lever kick in this marking contest

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00:33

Curtis in the right place, right time for this pearler

Paul Curtis gets out the back of the pack and easily dribbles home a major

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00:38

Plucky recruit capitalises on golden opportunity

Jack Henderson makes his mark early in his second AFL game as he intercepts a shoddy kick out of North Melbourne's defence

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Important Demon to consult specialist over fractured larynx

Steven May will visit a specialist over the weekend to determine the next course of action in his recovery from a fractured larynx

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Club bosses in sights as Demons step up search for new CEO

Melbourne is expected to interview candidates over the next fortnight as it steps up the hunt to replace Gary Pert

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MATCH REVIEW: Big Demon banned for dangerous tackle

The Match Review findings from Sunday's round one games are in

AFL
2:11:30

Match Replay: Melbourne v GWS

The Demons and Giants clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

AFL
20:42

Mini-Match: Melbourne v GWS

Extended highlights of the Demons and Giants clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Dees optimistic after new faces shine, Giants play down injury concern

Simon Goodwin is optimistic despite his side's loss on Sunday

AFL
08:12

Highlights: Melbourne v GWS

The Demons and Giants clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Lachie thief! Unlikely hero as Giants steal victory late from Demons

A late goal from Greater Western Sydney sees the Giants beat Melbourne by three points at the MCG

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03:56

Last two mins: Late Keeffe goal sees Giants past Dees

The thrilling final moments between Melbourne and GWS in round one

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00:38

Johnson joins the first-gamer party

Mature-age recruit Aidan Johnson hits the scoreboard, curling home a ripper from the pocket

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00:34

All clear given after kicker Bowey signals touched

A subdued celebration from Jake Bowey is ignored as his snap around the corner is allowed

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00:24

Desperate Giants gun dives for footy, cleans up Demon

Harrison Petty was awarded a free kick after Sam Taylor made contact below the knees

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00:29

Sharp piece of work leads to first for club

Harry Sharp soccers through a major to remember after pouncing on the loose ball in the square

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00:38

Welcome back, Trac: Superstar swarmed

Christian Petracca makes a statement with a running banana on return after a long time out with injury

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00:33

Henderson sparks more Dees delight

Jack Henderson dribbles through his first in the big time after working the angle under pressure

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00:42

New Demon takes just 15 seconds to kick his first AFL goal

Debutant Matthew Jefferson opens his account in a matter of seconds after fast work from the Dees out of the centre

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Demons name FIVE debutants in giant statement

After a summer of some discontent Melbourne's selection points to a new future

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Opinion

BARRETT: It's time for Petracca's footy to do the talking

Superstar Demon Christian Petracca will return to the game, 279 days after serious injuries suffered on King's Birthday, and questions remain only half-answered, writes Damian Barrett

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As promised, Demons to open season with all guns blazing

Jack Viney says Melbourne will have its big four at the first bounce of Jim Stynes Game on Sunday

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The big change for Demons star as he nears best form

A year ago, Clayton Oliver had missed all of pre-season, but the Demons midfielder is in a far better place ahead of the 2025 campaign

AFL
2:09:18

AAMI Match Replay: Fremantle v Melbourne

The Dockers and Demons clash in the AAMI Community Series

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'He's never been happier': Longmuir hoses down Jackson trade rumours

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir denied any Luke Jackson trade talk, while Melbourne's assistant coach was full of praise for Christian Petracca after his return to football

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Shai and Sonny put on a show as Dockers down Dees

Shai Bolton and Michael Walters were electric as Fremantle defeated Melbourne in Mandurah

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06:56

AAMI Match Highlights: Fremantle v Melbourne

The Dockers and Demons clash in the AAMI Community Series

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Speedy Sharp sprints towards goal for new club

Dees recruit Harry Sharp bursts away from opponents with a couple of bounces before nailing a beauty on the run

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00:42

Oliver oozing class as slick move sets up third

Clayton Oliver proves he's fit and firing with an excellent long-range goal in the third term

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00:43

Wizard Walters weaves some pre-season magic

Michael Walters demonstrates his talent with a mind-blowing goal on the boundary line

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00:36

Shai shows his dazzling ability in new colours

Shai Bolton slots his first goal as a Fremantle player with a superb blind turn in traffic

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00:36

Treacy takes off: Freo's high-flyer soars skyward

Josh Treacy puts his aerial skills on full display with an eye-catching speccy in the first term

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'Homesickness is real': Goodwin on Kozzy's future and rebuilding the Dees

Simon Goodwin has told AFL.com.au's Josh Gabelich about the one appointment having a big impact at the Demons

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TEAMS: Freo skipper to miss again, big guns back for Demons

The teams have been announced for Sunday's AAMI Community Series clash between the Dockers and Demons

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'Raring to go': Petracca to face Freo after tumultuous off-season

Simon Goodwin tells Josh Gabelich why 'feeling the love' has been the key to Christian Petracca's recovery at Melbourne

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Gawn to the Max: Dee's injury-enforced boost, his 'special place' for Clarry

Max Gawn finds a silver lining to his off-season setback which now has him heading into his 16th season in the best shape of his career

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Demons swoop in to sign former Eagle after defender's injury

Jai Culley is set to join Melbourne as a rookie signing

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Worst fears confirmed as Dees defensive pair injured

Scans reveal Andy Moniz-Wakefield has suffered a serious knee injury

AFL
06:50

Match Sim Highlights: North Melbourne v Melbourne

The Kangaroos and Demons clash in match simulation

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Star back to his best as Dees sweat over scans on youngster

Clayton Oliver appeared to be back to his best as the Demons outplayed the Kangaroos

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00:42

Sour scenes late as young Dee gets carried off

Andy Moniz-Wakefield had to be helped off the ground late in the final term following this incident

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Super Sharp makes it four

Harry Sharp continues to impress for his new side as he puts through a fourth goal

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00:32

High-flying Turner stuns with ripping hanger

Daniel Turner leaps high for this brilliant speccy during the fourth term

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00:51

Double delight for snappy Sharp

Harry Sharp kicks these two snap goals in the third term to make it three majors in his first match as a Demon

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Daniel drives one from outside 50 for maiden Roos goal

Caleb Daniel nails this goal from inside the centre square which is his first for his new side

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Billings stuns with sensational snap

Jack Billings puts through this ripping snap close to the boundary for his first major of the match

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00:24

Sharp start for this new Dee

Harry Sharp didn't need long to make an impact on the scoreboard for his new side with this snap sailing through in the opening minutes

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MATCH SIM SQUADS: Gun Dees out, young Roo in, Blue to wait

The squads for Saturday's match simulation games have been announced

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Lyon 'hopeful more than confident' over Dees, tips GWS for flag

Former Demons captain Garry Lyon wants to see proof that Melbourne has put its issues behind it

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He was playing for the Eagles one day, signed by the Dees the next

Two clubs were Jack Henderson before the SSP deadline on Friday before he opted for the Demons

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Cruel blow as luckless Dees forward struck down with Achilles injury

Shane McAdam suffers an Achilles injury during match simulation on Friday

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Kozzy downplays talk of move despite chats with WA mates

Kysaiah Pickett says he is committed to Melbourne, where he is contracted until the end of 2027

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Hammy injury sidelines Demons defender for up to eight weeks

Scans show Judd McVee suffered a high-grade right hamstring injury at training, ruling him out of the opening rounds

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Ex-Diamond joins Demons in player development role

Kim Ravaillion joins Melbourne as a player development manager with the club's AFLW program

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Opinion

Opinion

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part II

Some players are automatic selections. For others, it's a line-ball call. AFL.com.au's reporters make the call on your club's best side since the turn of the century

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Dees rookie sidelined by pneumonia, hospital stay

Melbourne rookie Luker Kentfield has been sidelined by a nasty bout of pneumonia

AFL
03:01

Footy Feed: Star Pie’s OR call, Ex-Sun trains with Dogs, Giant debut?

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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02:49

Footy Feed: Stringer on Hogan chemistry, Lion ‘would love’ Eagle at club

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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Week in, week out: Who is your club's most reliable player?

Take a closer look at the players at your club who rarely miss games

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List analysis: Which club has the most All-Australians, top-10 picks?

Which club has the most All-Australians, and which has the most top-10 picks?

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Big contracts, horror injuries: What you missed in the off-season

Spent the summer at the beach and missed everything that's been happening at your club? Don't worry, we've got you covered

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List analysis: Which club has the most goalkicking firepower?

Who has kicked 100-plus career goals, and who has booted 50-plus in a season before?

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New year, new look: Off-season recruits in their new club colours

Take a look at your club's new faces in their new colours

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Track watch: Who's training the house down this pre-season?

AFL players are back at training after the summer break, so who's burning up the track? Who's fitter than they've ever been? Who's training the house down?

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Who's on the table? Updated list of 2025 free agents revealed

Almost 100 players are eligible for free agency following list moves during the exchange window

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Gun Demons mid suffers injury blow at training

Christian Petracca suffers a cracked rib during a pre-season training session, following last season's horror injury

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Dreams realised: Your club's last win with a goal after the siren

Check out the last time your club won, and lost, with a goal after the siren

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Fantasy

Fantasy

Demons' Fantasy preview: Skipper a lock, can gun duo return to peak form?

Can Clarry and Trac lead the Fantasy comeback for Melbourne?

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Who wants what? Every coach's New Year's resolution for 2025

We look at what each AFL coach will vow to do differently when the clock strikes midnight

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All I want for Christmas is... every club's 2025 wishlist

What's Santa bringing for your club this Christmas?

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 5-1

The moments that made 2024 one of the greatest seasons ever feature in the final instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 10-6

The emergence of Hokball, Dusty's moment and a Brownlow record feature in the fifth instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Gawn 'in good spirits' despite freak training injury

Melbourne provides an injury update on a handful of players ahead of Christmas

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Buddy, Plugger and G-Train: 10-goal hauls at your club

Take a look at the big bags of goals kicked by players at your club

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 20-11

Ken Hinkley, Isaac Heeney and the perfect Kangaroos feature in the fourth instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 30-21

Pendles' chalks up game No.400, a retiring Demon delivers a moving tribute and a Blue's inspirational comeback feature in the third instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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'If you can see it, you can be it': Alice's newest hero aims to inspire

Amid declining Indigenous player numbers, Ricky Mentha jnr hopes his decision to make the move from Alice Springs inspires others in his community to take the leap

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Updated

Every club's new jumper numbers: Lion follows dad, Swan takes famous digits

Check out the new jumper numbers at your club for 2025

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The player at your club ready to fire after a frustrating 2024

Check out the player at your club we're tipping to have a big impact next year

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No.11 pick on track after PCL injury, star Dees nearing full fitness

The Demons were put through their paces during a training session on Wednesday

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Your club's best 22 in 2025: Who's in, who's out, who's new

With the trade period and draft done, our reporters have their say on your team's best line-up for next year

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Out with the old: How much experience has your club lost?

Check out how many games of experience your club has lost heading into the 2025 campaign

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'Bidney' at it again in 2025: Every club's draft bidding history

The Swans continued their recent history of enthusiastic bidding on rival clubs' prospects, and even had their first 'win'

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LATEST PICS: Petracca, Oliver back on track for 2025

Christian Petracca was back at Demons training on a hot day in Melbourne

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Updated

Who did you pick? The rundown on every club's 2024 draft haul

Take a look at who your club picked up in this year's national draft

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LIVE FROM 2.55PM AEDT: Flag heroes to be picked up in pre-season, rookie drafts

Watch the 2024 Telstra Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app

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Updated

Updated

When dreams come true: Best reactions of the 2024 draftees

We've scoured social media for the best reactions from the players as they celebrate the news of becoming an AFL player

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Updated

Updated

Tigers hold firm as father-sons, mature-agers realise draft dreams

Richmond has drafted Thomas Sims at pick No.28, the opening selection on night two

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Melbourne

'I love that my coach loves me': Gawn defends Goodwin

Match Replay: North Melbourne v Melbourne

Mini Match: North Melbourne v Melbourne

Xerri praised, Dees hint at personal issue for Gawn

Goodwin post-match, R2: 'People have backstories, Max is someone we love dearly'

Clarkson post-match, R2: 'It's one game ... but winning form is good form'

Highlights: North Melbourne v Melbourne

Six goals in six minutes: Late blitz sees Roos stun Demons

Zurhaar magic adds more icing to Roos party

After 12 months, McKercher's first AFL goal worth the wait

Darling all smiles after milestone goal in game 300

Is Lever in trouble for this kick on Curtis?

Curtis in the right place, right time for this pearler

Plucky recruit capitalises on golden opportunity

Important Demon to consult specialist over fractured larynx

Club bosses in sights as Demons step up search for new CEO

MATCH REVIEW: Big Demon banned for dangerous tackle

Match Replay: Melbourne v GWS

Mini-Match: Melbourne v GWS

Dees optimistic after new faces shine, Giants play down injury concern

Highlights: Melbourne v GWS

Lachie thief! Unlikely hero as Giants steal victory late from Demons

Last two mins: Late Keeffe goal sees Giants past Dees

Johnson joins the first-gamer party

All clear given after kicker Bowey signals touched

Desperate Giants gun dives for footy, cleans up Demon

Sharp piece of work leads to first for club

Welcome back, Trac: Superstar swarmed

Henderson sparks more Dees delight

New Demon takes just 15 seconds to kick his first AFL goal

Demons name FIVE debutants in giant statement

BARRETT: It's time for Petracca's footy to do the talking

As promised, Demons to open season with all guns blazing

The big change for Demons star as he nears best form

AAMI Match Replay: Fremantle v Melbourne

'He's never been happier': Longmuir hoses down Jackson trade rumours

Shai and Sonny put on a show as Dockers down Dees

AAMI Match Highlights: Fremantle v Melbourne

Speedy Sharp sprints towards goal for new club

Oliver oozing class as slick move sets up third

Wizard Walters weaves some pre-season magic

Shai shows his dazzling ability in new colours

Treacy takes off: Freo's high-flyer soars skyward

'Homesickness is real': Goodwin on Kozzy's future and rebuilding the Dees

TEAMS: Freo skipper to miss again, big guns back for Demons

'Raring to go': Petracca to face Freo after tumultuous off-season

Gawn to the Max: Dee's injury-enforced boost, his 'special place' for Clarry

Demons swoop in to sign former Eagle after defender's injury

Worst fears confirmed as Dees defensive pair injured

Match Sim Highlights: North Melbourne v Melbourne

Star back to his best as Dees sweat over scans on youngster

Sour scenes late as young Dee gets carried off

Super Sharp makes it four

High-flying Turner stuns with ripping hanger

Double delight for snappy Sharp

Daniel drives one from outside 50 for maiden Roos goal

Billings stuns with sensational snap

Sharp start for this new Dee

MATCH SIM SQUADS: Gun Dees out, young Roo in, Blue to wait

Lyon 'hopeful more than confident' over Dees, tips GWS for flag

He was playing for the Eagles one day, signed by the Dees the next

Cruel blow as luckless Dees forward struck down with Achilles injury

Kozzy downplays talk of move despite chats with WA mates

Hammy injury sidelines Demons defender for up to eight weeks

Ex-Diamond joins Demons in player development role

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part II

Dees rookie sidelined by pneumonia, hospital stay

Footy Feed: Star Pie’s OR call, Ex-Sun trains with Dogs, Giant debut?

Footy Feed: Stringer on Hogan chemistry, Lion ‘would love’ Eagle at club

Week in, week out: Who is your club's most reliable player?

List analysis: Which club has the most All-Australians, top-10 picks?

Big contracts, horror injuries: What you missed in the off-season

List analysis: Which club has the most goalkicking firepower?

New year, new look: Off-season recruits in their new club colours

Track watch: Who's training the house down this pre-season?

Who's on the table? Updated list of 2025 free agents revealed

Gun Demons mid suffers injury blow at training

Dreams realised: Your club's last win with a goal after the siren

Demons' Fantasy preview: Skipper a lock, can gun duo return to peak form?