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HUGE PRAISE PremiumFellow WA Demons ‘once in a generation’ players: Rivers

Melbourne premiership defender Trent Rivers has praised his fellow WA Demons, Luke Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett, after the pair dominated against West Coast at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Samantha Rogers

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West Coast ratings: Only four Eagles rank above par

It was an improved effort from the Eagles as a collective but they still fell short by 74 points against Melbourne. But which individuals contributed most? We rate every player.

Eliza Reilly

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Same old story for struggling Eagles as Demons roll on

A late bomb from stand-in captain Jeremy McGovern, his first goal in three years, wasn’t enough for them to avoid their lowest home score, losing to Melbourne 16.16 (112) to 5.8 (38) at Optus Stadium.

Braden Quartermaine

Hell yeahCommentsIt’s Dee-lightful to be back! Premiers’ joyous Optus return

Melbourne have returned to Perth for the first time since the 2021 AFL grand final, gracing Optus Stadium and reminiscing on the day they ended a 57-year premiership drought. SEE THE PICS

Eliza Reilly

RAISING HELL PremiumPerth grand final fuels Demons’ desires to go back-to-back

Melbourne are being driven by their drought-breaking grand final victory in Perth last season, looking to go back-to-back and claim another premiership in 2022 - this time at the MCG.

Samantha Rogers

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The Globetrotters are in town - and West Coast’s in trouble

The AFL’s Harlem Globetrotters roll into town on Sunday, to play the closest thing the league will have to the Washington Generals.

Ryan Buckland

Not again!PremiumSimmo says Eagles ‘getting close’ to requiring WAFL top-ups

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has revealed COVID and injuries have the club on a knife-edge and the Eagles may require WAFL top-up players for their clash with Melbourne on Sunday.

Samantha Rogers and Mitchell Woodcock

‘Best team possible’ PremiumGawn not forgotten: Demons star won’t sit out Eagles clash

West Coast won’t be spared against Melbourne, with Demons skipper Max Gawn set to overcome a knee concern and travel west to take on the Eagles on Sunday.

Samantha Rogers

AFLPremiumMelbourne captain ‘definitely’ playing this week

Melbourne are undefeated this AFL season and won’t be taking their foot off the gas against last-placed West Coast.

Russell Gould

Gawn in doubt PremiumMelbourne captain in doubt for trip west to play Eagles

The West Coast Eagles could receive a boost ahead of Sunday’s clash with Melbourne, with Demons skipper Max Gawn admitting he is battling a knee injury.

Jon Ralph

Locked awayPremiumPremiership coach Goodwin extends deal with Demons

Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a two-year contract extension, meaning he will be at the Demons at least until the end of the 2024 season.

Roger Vaughan

AFLPremiumBad news for injury-prone Demon

A Demons defender faces months on the sidelines recovering from an ankle injury, but it isn’t all bad news for the reigning premiers.

Marc McGowan

AFLPremiumAFL milestone or back to VFL? Demon waits for selection call

Tom McDonald is the first to admit his football life at Melbourne has been a rollercoaster of emotions but he’s facing a significant challenge this year.

Marc McGowan

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Ex-Demons president drops bombshell media defamation suit

Glen Bartlett, the former president of AFL Premiers Melbourne, has dropped a bombshell defamation suit on some of the country’s top AFL journalists — including the ‘first lady of football’ Caroline Wilson.

Tim Clarke

COVID chaosPremiumOut of action Jackson: Star Dee follows coach into iso

West Australian ruck Luke Jackson is believed to have followed his Melbourne Demons coach into isolation after the premiership mentor tested positive for COVID.

Oliver Caffrey

AFLPremiumDemons dilemma over key forward’s return

Reigning premier Melbourne has few problems but will have to make some tough selection calls this week as stars prepare to return.

Marc McGowan

‘Outrageous’PremiumFormer Docker seals Demon’s win with ‘physics defying’ goal

Former Docker Ed Langdon appeared in disbelief after slotting a match-sealing goal from the boundary against Essendon at the MCG on Friday night.

Aaron Kirby

AFLPremium‘Cautious approach’ to premiership heroes

Melbourne is going so well it doesn’t need to rush back a couple of injured star defenders for Friday night’s clash with Essendon.

Russell Gould

Concussion claimsPremium Kade Kolodjashnij ‘gobsmacked’ at AFL concussion treatment

A former Demon and Sun who suffered up to 15 concussions has made stunning revelations about his treatment and wants to take part in a probe into former AFL advisor Paul McCrory.

Jon Ralph

AFLTeenage Demon packs another honour into resume

Jake Bowey’s seamlessly slotted into Melbourne’s premiership-winning backline and is now a dual Rising Star nominee

Marc McGowan

AFLAFLW star savours ‘moment in history’

History will be made at the MCG on Saturday and it could be the start of bigger things to come for the women’s game.

Russell Gould

RISING STOCKSCommentsPremiumCould WA Demons gun be footy’s next $1m man?

Melbourne great David Schwarz says Luke Jackson can name his own price as an out-of-contract player, adamant he is already worth as much as $1 million a season.

Jon Ralph

AFLPremiumMore good news for dazzling Dees

A post-match rant from the Western Bulldogs coach overshadowed Melbourne flexing its muscle even as injuries hit.

Ronny Lerner

AFLPremium‘Extra spice’: AFL rivalry set to explode

Claims of disrespect during the off-season have set the stage for an electric grand final rematch between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.

Russell Gould