Questions abound for Melbourne fans after the Demons slumped to a 46-point loss to Richmond on the big stage of their Anzac Day eve clash at the MCG.

Melbourne need to be more consistent to be trusted by the AFL world, coach agrees.

A couple more lame efforts by Simon Goodwin’s Demons would see the spring turn into rivers of tears.

Melbourne need to fight fire with fire if they're any chance of upsetting reigning champions Richmond in their Anzac Day eve clash, according to Max Gawn.

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Melbourne captain Nathan Jones says Demons fans can expect a strong response from the team after last weekend’s dismal loss to the Hawks.

Melbourne veteran Jordan Lewis will miss the Demons’ blockbuster Anzac Day eve match against Richmond next week after suffering a broken hand on Sunday.

Despite a torrid start to his time at Melbourne, the club will persist with Jake Lever.

The Demons know they cannot shake their long-term tag until they regularly beat top teams.

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After Sunday’s performance, I cannot but ask myself whether raising three more Demons supporters constitutes some form of cruel and unusual punishment.

Melbourne have putting work into stopping Hawthorn's Tom Mitchell magnificent run of form.

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin said it was important to defeat North Melbourne in order to change the sad story that has accompanied the Demons since 2006.

The Demon young gun is learning after a couple of controversies.

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin still had four years left in his playing career when the Demons last beat North Melbourne.

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Melbourne will reap close to $11 million this year by selling their gaming venue as part of the club’s decision to exit pokies.

Melbourne spearhead Jesse Hogan is a certain starter for Saturday's AFL clash with Brisbane despite having a scan on a swollen elbow.

The Demons ruckman says he had ''a sleepless night'' after his costly miss, but has no issue with Cam Guthrie's post-siren sledge.

Lingering foot problems have forced Melbourne to rule out key players Jack Viney and Tom McDonald for up to eight weeks.

After suffering minor hiccups in recent weeks, four Melbourne players put themselves in line to play against Geelong in round one.

Melbourne best-and-fairest winner Clayton Oliver is recovering from a knock to the knee but the Demons say he will be ready for round one.