Melbourne Demons

AFLHe created chaos! Coach loves Kossie’s form after suspension

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett was on fire against Fremantle and the rampant way he tore the game apart was the perfect reminder to the league about how badly the Demons missed him while suspended.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce leads the Dockers out onto the ground at the MCG.

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Demons defeat proves Freo don’t have the killer instinct

Fremantle lack a ruthless edge they need to go from premiership hopefuls to premiership contenders and it was on full display in the upset loss to Melbourne, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLDockers wary of wounded Demons in rare MCG test

Melbourne have faced a fierce blowtorch during their winless start to the season and present a dangerous opponent for Fremantle as they return to the MCG.

Shayne Hope

Superstar Marcus Bontempelli is close to a return for the Bulldogs. Michael Klein

AFLCoach shuts down club swap rumours

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded to reports of a potential move to Melbourne should the Demons sack Simon Goodwin.

News Corp Australia

The Demons face a massive challenge to avoid an 0-6 start.

AFLGawn lauds Freo’s midfield as pressure mounts on Demons

Melbourne skipper Max Gawn says the focus will be all about the contest as the Demons prepare to come up against ‘the pinnacle of midfields’ in Fremantle.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL New twist adds intrigue over Demons star’s future

Kysaiah Pickett has reportedly signed with a Western Australia-based manager, adding a new level of intrigue over the Melbourne star’s future.

Samantha Rogers

UNFILTEREDSimon Goodwin comes clean on son’s secret role in 2021 flag

‘That was the feedback, that’s how strong he was.’

Digital Staff

Jack Darling is chaired from the field after his 300th game.

AFLRoos' last-term rampage lands big Demons scalp

Former Eagle Jack Darling has celebrated his milestone match in style as North Melbourne smashed Melbourne with a former teammate on hand to chair him off in game 300.

Roger Vaughan

Clayton Oliver of the Demons is back and smiling. Michael Klein

AFLDemons bold move for opening game

New faces in an opening round match are expected but Melbourne are taking it to new levels in a bid to get their season started with a bang.

News Corp Australia

Luke Jackson has reportedly indicated to former teammates he could be open to a return.

AFL Jackson indicates to ex-teammates he could be open to return

Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson has reportedly indicated to former Melbourne teammates he would be interested in returning to the club.

Jackson Barrett

Max Gawn and Luke Jackson share a laugh.

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‘Special bond’ connects Jackson to Demons, says Lever

Melbourne premiership player Jake Lever says Luke Jackson has a ‘special bond’ with Demons teammates in the wake of a bombshell report linking the Dockers ruckman with a move back east.

Mitchell Woodcock and Caitlin Bassett

Nathan O'Driscoll and Michael Walters both performed strongly for Freo.

AFLFive Dockers who impressed in final pre-season hit-out

Which Dockers were red-hot in the Mandurah heat? Here’s the pick of the bunch from Fremantle’s final pre-season hit-out.

Mitchell Woodcock

Shai Bolton will make his competitive debut for Fremantle.

AFLDockers name near full strength side to face Demons

The Purple Army will get their first look at Shai Bolton with Fremantle naming a near full-strength side for their pre-season clash against Melbourne but skipper Alex Pearce will miss again.

Jake Santa Maria

AFLDemons reveal enormous price Freo have to pay for Pickett

Melbourne president Brad Green says Fremantle will have to cough up three first-round picks if they’re going to pry exhilarating small forward Kysaiah Pickett out of the Demons.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jai Culley has found a lifeline at Melbourne.

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Former Eagle lands new gig at Melbourne after ACL heartbreak

Melbourne has handed former West Coast mid-season draftee Jai Culley an AFL lifeline after they were granted permission by the league to put him on their list.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFL star Christian Petracca has given a rare insight into his struggles to be ready for Round 1, and his future plans.

EXCLUSIVEChristian Petracca makes rare admission about controversial request

The 29-year-old superstar has given an emphatic two-word response to the question everyone wanted to ask.

Cameron Noakes

AFLAfter being culled by Eagles, Jai’s eyeing AFL lifeline

Jai Culley is in the mix to earn a shock second chance in the AFL, just months after sensationally being axed by West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock

Kysaiah Pickett says he has told Simon Goodwin he is home sick, but reaffirmed he is contracted at the Demons.

AFL Pickett responds to reports he wants to play for Freo

Melbourne premiership forward Kysaiah Pickett has responded to The West Australian’s report he wants to play for Fremantle next season, revealing he has told coach Simon Goodwin he is homesick.

Mitchell Woodcock & Jackson Barrett