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Tigers see off plucky Demons

Wrapped up: Demon Matt Jones and Tiger Shane Edwards get in a tangle.

Greg Baum For Melbourne, the season has been reduced to mitigation of its margins of defeats.

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Demons' fighting spirit gives Neeld some hope

Demons v Tigers

Michael Gleeson The Demons did part of what was asked of them - they tried. The next question, of turning effort into victory, remains some time away.

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Richmond v Melbourne

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Claire Siracusa Richmond takes on Melbourne in a big Sunday afternoon clash at the MCG.

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A tale of two footies

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Martin Flanagan Game's finest strut their stuff in an era in which the game is undergoing rapid change.

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'Sad day: the bump is dead'

Geelong's James Kelly

Jesse Hogan Favourable evidence from Brendon Goddard does not sway the tribunal.

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Tigers v Demons: no debate now

Rohan Connolly

Rohan Connolly If a week is a long time in football these days, a little over a year is an eternity. And nothing will underline that better than when co-tenants Richmond and Melbourne face-off at their MCG home on...

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I'll make a difference to Dees: Dawes

Melbourne's Chris Dawes

Star Melbourne recruit Chris Dawes says the maligned Demons' recent form has convinced him he made the right move in leaving Collingwood.

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Maxwell is back as Pies spring a surprise

Nick Maxwell.

Matt Murnane Collingwood has sprung its second big selection surprise in as many weeks, rushing in captain Nick Maxwell for Saturday night's showdown against Fremantle.

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Demons lose Trengove to calf strain

Jack Trengove.

Luckless Melbourne have suffered another blow, with co-captain Jack Trengove to miss up to three weeks with a calf injury.

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2013 AFL round seven teams

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The selected teams for round seven of the AFL home-and-away season, starting with the Geelong versus Essendon clash.

Big test for Neeld and his Demons

If Melbourne cannot overcome the Suns, the result would surely impact on Mark Neeld's long-term contract.

Robert Grant Melbourne coach faces arguably the most pressure-packed clash of his time at the helm.

The Four Rs

Ultimate Footy

Jarryd O'Dowd, Footy Prophet The Four Rs are an in-depth analysis of the round that was in fantasy football. Featuring the Right, the wRong, the Ridiculous and the Regrettable, this article highlights the performances that...

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Melbourne v Gold Coast

Harley Bennell.

Claire Siracusa Melbourne hosts Gold Coast in a big game for both clubs at the MCG.

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Dee whiz, how low can they go

On the prowl: Gary Ablett gives Nathan Jones the slip.

Emma Quayle There has been a 'just when you thought it couldn't get any worse' feel to Melbourne's season ever since it started two months ago.

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Cats and Magpies lose Kelly, Shaw for MCG clash

Colin Sylvia has been offered a three-match ban for this hit on Jared Brennan.

Jesse Hogan Geelong, Collingwood both set to be without key players when they clash at the MCG.

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Kelly to contest charge at tribunal

Geelong Geelong midfielder James Kelly will head to the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night to challenge a two-match ban for a high bump on Essendon's Brendon Goddard.

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Injury-hit Dees call up fresh faces

Jack Watts.

Emma Quayle Surgery to remove a screw from Mitch Clark's foot went well, but he will still miss up to eight matches.

Free agents

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Josh Elliott, Footy Prophet Round six, 2013, might go down as one of the dullest weeks in football. It was a week of few surprises and of big margins, and at this rate will probably only be memorable for not really being all...

Waite and Blues fire: Dees hit

Jack Grimes holds his shoulder as he leaves the field.

Jon Pierik Demons' co-captain Jack Grimes breaks his collarbone in 10-goal loss to Blues.

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Key Demon Clark out for 6-8 weeks

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Injured Melbourne forward Mitch Clark won't return to the AFL until at least halfway through the season.