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Steven King has steered Melbourne past disaster.

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How Demons avoided horror show with King coach call

Stephen King is all about haunted hotels, sewer-dwelling clowns and revenge fuelled prom queens. Steven King is about good vibes, and winning football games, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

Brody Mihocek has spoken for the first time since his neck injury.

AFLVideoComments‘Rest of my life’: Mihocek’s biggest fear after injury

Melbourne key forward Brody Mihocek feared he’d never walk again when he was crushed in a confronting tackle during the King’s Birthday clash with Collingwood earlier this month. 

Harrison Reid

Melbourne Demons youngster Andy Moniz-Wakefield will miss the rest of the 2026 season after rupturing his ACL. Sarah Morton/AFL Photos

AFLPremiumDemons rocked by devastating ACL injury

Melbourne Demons youngster Andy Moniz-Wakefield is out for the season again after a second ACL rupture, dealing a major blow to the club.

Harvey Constable

Melbourne were far too good for West Coast.

AFLCommentsvan Rooyen dismantles out-classed Eagles at Marvel Stadium

What was once a promising season for West Coast has not only unravelled but is now so knotted, that untangling it seems almost impossible.

Mitchell Woodcock

Angus Brayshaw was denied an insurance claim by principal sponsor Zurich

AFLCommentsPremiumDemons meet over the sponsor's treatment of Brayshaw

Melbourne have reportedly held a meeting with senior players after Angus Brayshaw was denied an insurance payout by sponsor Zurich despite a career-ending concussion.

Jake Santa Maria

Harvey Johnston of West Coast has earned a rare call-up.

AFLCommentsJohnston gets chance to impress as Hutchinson returns

Out-of-contract forward Harvey Johnston will get a rare opportunity under coach Andrew McQualter after being named to take on Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tylar Young is under huge pressure.

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ELLIS: Eagles must stymie Demons run to cause upset

Rock bottom or not, the past five weeks have been woeful from West Coast. Here’s how they can turn it around against Melbourne, writes Xavier Ellis.

Xavier Ellis

Elijah Hewett is out, while Harry Edwards is back for West Coast.

AFLCommentsUnderperforming Hewett cops Eagles axe

West Coast have dropped an out-of-form Elijah Hewett, while a helmeted Harry Edwards makes his long-awaited return against Melbourne. SEE THE TEAMS

Mitchell Woodcock

Angus Brayshaw has had his insurance claim denied.

AFLCommentsPremiumBrayshaw’s concussion insurance claim rejected

Former Melbourne star Angus Brayshaw has had his concussion insurance claim rejected in the latest brutal blow for the premiership Demon.

Jake Santa Maria

Paul Guerra was sacked by the Demons on Tuesday. Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos

AFLPremiumDemons name new CEO after shock sacking

The Melbourne Demons have wasted little time in replacing sacked chief executive Paul Guerra.

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Steven King is building something at Melbourne.

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Why Eagles should be more concerned about Demons than Devils

For most teams in a rebuild, their biggest threat to their future is the incoming Tasmanian side. However, West Coast’s list management team should be more worried about the Demons rather than the Devils.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jai Culley sits on the bench after going down with a knee injury.

BIG BLOWVideoFears for comeback kid after new injury scare: ‘In a world of pain’

‘He’s had his head in his hands, he looks absolutely shattered.’

Glenn Valencich

Melbourne’s Harrison Petty (centre) leaves the field on Sunday in the arms of a trainer. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumDemons target consistency after beating Lions

The Demons have shocked some critics by winning four of six games this season, but coach Steven King wants consistent performances.

Marco Monteverde

Ruckmen Darcy Fort (left) and Max Gawn will go head-to-head on Sunday. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumLions back ruck duo to nullify Demons superstar

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has labelled Melbourne star Max Gawn the ‘best ruckman’ he has ‘ever seen’.

Marco Monteverde

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AFLPremiumCoach torn over injured ex-Demon star’s absence

Melbourne faces the tough task of beating the AFL’s “benchmark” team even without star ex-Demon Christian Petracca.

Marco Monteverde

Steven May and Dion Prestia were charged in 2025 over an alleged brawl on Boxing Day in 2024. Supplied.

CourtsComments‘Not involved’: AFL stars deny brawl claims

Charges against two AFL players over their alleged involvement in a Boxing Day brawl may be withdrawn as police continue to seek out witnesses, a court has been told.

Liam Beatty

Trent Rivers is happy to play a constantly-changing role for Melbourne.

AFLCommentsPremiumMore midfield time or stay at half-back? Rivers has his say

Trent Rivers has been floated as a candidate for more midfield time in a new-look Melbourne side, and the East Fremantle product has had his say over his positional preference.

Josh Kempton

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Patrick Voss of the Dockers picks up and carries Ed Langdon of the Demons on his shoulder during the 2026 AFL Round 02 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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Three-word analysis of every Docker in first win of 2026

Fremantle have sent a message in their first home game of the 2026 season, smashing Melbourne by 48 points at Optus Stadium. See how we assessed every Docker in three words here!

Josh Kempton

Luke Jackson.

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FOLLOW LIVE: Fremantle exorcise Demons in rain of goals

A Fremantle blitz in the first term ensured Melbourne were down for the count almost before they had arrived in a big Dockers triumph. Recap all the action from our blog!

Jake Santa Maria

Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumOperation stop Kozzy: Freo urged to put stars head-to-head

Fremantle has been urged to employ a dual tag around Melbourne match winner Kysaiah Pickett in Saturday’s round two clash at Optus Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Brody Mihocek says moving from Collingwood to join Melbourne has been best for him. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFormer Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Brody Mihocek is loving his fresh start at Melbourne and is eyeing a reunion with former Collingwood teammate Mason Cox when the Demons face Fremantle.

Anna Harrington

Sean Darcy will keep his spot for Melbourne.

AFLCommentsDockers back in Darcy as Scerri debuts

Sean Darcy has retained his spot for Fremantle’s early must-win clash against Melbourne as pre-season signing Chris Scerri replaces injured star Hayden young.

Mitchell Woodcock

2025 AFL pre-season game - Fremantle Dockers v Melbourne FC at Rushton Park, Mandurah. Max Gawn and Luke Jackson.

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How Dockers duo plan to overpower Goliath Gawn

Fremantle will have to find a way to quell Melbourne captain Max Gawn’s imposing presence when they clash on Saturday but ruckman Luke Jackson has a clear view on one way to give his team an advantage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kysaiah Pickett has been joined by his cousin Latrelle at Melbourne this season.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers on red alert for Pickett pair ahead of Demons clash

Kysaiah Pickett produced a dominant performance in Melbourne’s stunning win over Fremantle last year — and the Dockers will also have to worry about stopping a virtual clone of the Demons superstar on Saturday.

Josh Kempton