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Melbourne Demons

AFL

Sylvia seeks better years as Docker

Brad Elborough, Perth Colin Sylvia is fit and ready to realise the potential that saw him drafted by Melbourne.

AFL

Out of the blue, Tyson jumped at chance to head home

Dom Tyson

Jason Phelan Melbourne recruit Dom Tyson maintains he wasn't actively seeking to leave GWS.

AFL

Daniel Cross to join Demons

Daniel Cross.

Claire Siracusa Former Western Bulldog Daniel Cross has confirmed that he will join the Melbourne Football Club.

Dom Tyson joins Demons from GWS

Dom Tyson

Melbourne has secured rising midfield star Dom Tyson from Greater Western Sydney in a trade which gives the Giants the first two selections in next month's AFL national draft.

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Blockbuster trade: Demons part with No.2 pick in Dom Tyson deal

Dom Tyson

JAKE NIALL Melbourne has secured young GWS midfielder Dom Tyson in a blockbuster swap for its pick number 2.

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Demons zero in on Crow Vince

Bernie Vince

Emma Quayle and Jake Niall Bernie Vince on the cusp of signing a lucrative long-term deal to join Melbourne.

Demons will be patient in search for Roos' successor

Melbourne coach Paul Roos

MICHAEL GLEESON Melbourne might wait for 12 months to appoint Paul Roos' successor as senior coach.

AFL

Melbourne's succession plan thwarted as Stuart Dew commits to Swans

Stuart Dew

Jason Phelan In-demand assistant coach Stuart Dew has turned his back on overtures from Melbourne to sign a new three-year deal with Sydney.

AFL

Connolly sacked by Melbourne

Chris Connolly.

Man who copped the biggest punishment from the tanking investigation into Melbourne has lost his job.

Demon Colin Sylvia becomes a Docker

Colin Sylvia

JESSE HOGAN The Paul Roos effect has not been enough to keep Colin Sylvia at Melbourne, with the enigmatic midfielder-forward choosing to join Fremantle as an unrestricted free agent.

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Sydney backed on Dew decision

Stuart Dew.

SAMANTHA LANE AFL Coaches Association boss underlines Sydney's right to insist that Stuart Dew remains a Swans coach unless Melbourne offers him a clear promotion.

Watts re-signs to be a part of Roos' future

Melbourne's Jack Watts.

JESSE HOGAN The Paul Roos effect has produced its first positive outcome for Melbourne.

Swans reach their Dew point as Roos keeps plundering old club

Paul Roos

CAROLINE WILSON Sydney have blocked Paul Roos' bid to anoint his former Swans assistant Stuart Dew as his coach-in-waiting at Melbourne, refusing to release Dew from his contract.

Swans say no to Roos, Dew stays

Happier times: Sydney coach Paul Roos and chairman Richard Colless.

CAROLINE WILSON Sydney blocks Paul Roos' bid to anoint Stuart Dew as coach-in-waiting at Melbourne.

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Controversial Demons pick is a priority for clubs

Geelong chief executive Brian Cook.

JON PIERIK Clubs will discuss if additional assistance should be granted to the Demons.

Dees won't chase Martin

Dustin Martin

JAKE NIALL Melbourne has ruled out pursuing Richmond's out-of-contract midfielder Dustin Martin, while the Brisbane Lions are prepared to meet with Martin's management and will do their ''due diligence'' before making any play.

AFL

Tigers face losing Martin

Dustin Martin.

Michael Gleeson and Jon Pierik Richmond confronts the unpalatable prospect of losing Dustin Martin for nothing.

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Watts swayed by Roos appointment

Jack Watts.

Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson Out-of-contract Melbourne utility Jack Watts is expected to stick with the Demons.

Clubs oppose priority draft pick for Melbourne

Melbourne.

MATT MURNANE All clubs tell league they are opposed to another prized selection by the Demons.

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Neil Craig is happy to move on, Paul Roos says

MATT MURNANE New Melbourne coach Paul Roos says he does not expect Neil Craig to remain at the club next season.

Demon request for priority pick 'a bit cheeky', says Anderson

Adrian Anderson.

JESSE HOGAN Adrian Anderson doubts Melbourne's request to league for one will be successful.

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Melbourne with Roos, win city?

Tim-Lane-sport-dinks

TIM LANE The arrival of Sydney's great coach is a new chapter in the tale of two cities.

Roos may hang around

Paul Roos

JON PIERIK Paul Roos could remain at Melbourne as the director of football when his coaching contract expires.

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Demons to trade for star mids

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Jon Pierik and Chloe Saltau Melbourne reveals that it is open to new coach Paul Roos’ trading ethos.

Demon Roos to hit the ground running

Paul Roos

SAMANTHA LANE Paul Roos is the new coach of troubled AFL club Melbourne, agreeing to a two-year deal on Friday.

Roos signs as Demons coach but devil was in the details

Paul Roos

JON PIERIK As the AFL coaching landscape transforms, Melbourne has taken the unique step of beginning to search for its future senior coach, after pulling off a coup and signing the man who will oversee the club's immediate fortunes.

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Dees get their man and start hunt for a long-term coach

Paul Roos

Jon Pierik and Samantha Lane Melbourne takes unique step of beginning to search for its future senior coach.

Live coverage: the Paul Roos announcement

Paul Roos

Scott Spits In a massive appointment for the besieged Melbourne Football Club, Sydney's 2005 premiership coach Paul Roos has signed on to coach the Demons for at least the next two seaons.

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Paul Roos signed as Melbourne coach for two seasons

JON PIERIK Melbourne has completed a coaching coup, with Paul Roos to lead the club for at least the next two seasons.

Jones is top Demon

Melbourne midfielder Nathan Jones

JESSE HOGAN Nathan Jones is well placed to finish his career as one of Melbourne's most decorated players after claiming a second consecutive best-and-fairest award.

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AFL

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From Grommet to Captain Marvel

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Fixture model to challenge status quo

A quietly announced change could have major ramifications for top-of-the-ladder teams.

AFL

Talk of trades takes its toll on the players

Veteran midfielder has heard the talk about why he should leave St Kilda, and he says it does take a toll.

AFL

If Boyd is really up for grabs, who will buy?

Is there a club willing to pay the price to prise loose the top pick in the AFL draft?

Going with the flow

Harry Taylor has an accurate indication of what he can expect from Hawthorn.

AFL

It's been a big week in art ...

Deep down everyone knows what really matters is to be on the park in September.

AFL

The incumbent

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