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Jacob van Rooyen in action against the Hawks.

AFLCommentsPremiumWA Player Watch: Van Rooyen issues Dees reminder

We take a look at how some West Aussies performed across the competition over the weekend, including Jacob van Rooyen looking to spearhead a new Demon era.

Jackson Barrett

Adam Simpson won't be coaching the Demons next season.

AFLCommentsSimmo makes call on Demons coaching role

Adam Simpson’s name has been prominent among the list of contenders for Melbourne’s vacant coaching role. Now, the former Eagles boss has made his decision on whether or not he’ll throw his hat in the ring.

Chris Robinson

Jed Adams will make his AFL debut on Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWA youngster earns AFL debut after three-year Demons wait

After three years and 51 games in the VFL, former Peel Thunder defender Jed Adams has earned his maiden AFL call-up for the Demons.

Aaron Kirby

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he would “ask the question” of sacked Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin if he wanted to head west to help him at the Eagles.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMcQualter eyeing sacked Melbourne coach for role at Eagles

The West Coast coach says he would ‘ask the question’ of Simon Goodwin if he wanted to head west to help him at the Eagles.

Mitchell Woodcock

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AFLCommentsCaretaker coach’s stance on full-time gig

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says there’s a compelling case to take on the Melbourne job, but the caretaker coach thinks differently.

Tyler Lewis

Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons, looks on during Melbourne’s clash with West Coast.

opinion
opinion
AFLCommentsPremium
opinion
Goodwin's exit highlights uncertainty of AFL coaching tenure

It’s that time of year again where coaches get nervous. In fact, I can only name four coaches who wouldn’t be looking over their shoulder right now - Chris Scott, Craig McRae, Chris Fagan, and Damien Hardwick.

Mick Malthouse

The Snitch throws his hat in the ring to coach Melbourne.

opinion
opinion
AFL CommentsPremium
opinion
SNITCH: My open application to lead the Dees

I believe I have the skillset, football knowledge and, most importantly, a wealth of experience in the trauma of micro and macro politics to help turn around Melbourne, writes The Snitch.

The Snitch

Goodwin and Gawn in happier times. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumGawn opens up on ‘ballsy’ coach sacking

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has moved from “life is over” to “excited” in just 48 hours following the dramatic axing of premiership coach Simon Goodwin.

News Corp Australia

Adam Simpson has avoided giving an answer over is interest in Melbourne.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumSimmo’s nonsense response to Demons coach report

Adam Simpson has given a nonsense response to reports he is on the radar of Melbourne powerbrokers after the sacking of premiership coach Simon Goodwin.

Samantha Rogers

Premiership winning Melbourne winger Ed Langdon says he’s not sure the players needed a “new voice” as they continue to come to terms with the axing of Simon Goodwin. 

AFLDemons star denies claims players needed a new voice

A Melbourne star has revealed his shock at Simon Goodwin's axing, questioning whether the premiership-winning club really needed a ‘new voice’.

Tyler Lewis

Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson is an option to be the next coach of Melbourne.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLVideoCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Simmo on Demons’ shortlist to replace axed Goodwin

Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson is among a shortlist of names powerbrokers at Melbourne have floated to replace Simon Goodwin, it can be revealed. 

Xander McGuire & Jakeb Waddell

West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn has responded to his AFL axing.

AFLTall order: How Flynn responded to Eagles axing

West Coast ruckman Matt Flynn conceded his emotions were ‘running high’ after finding out he was dropped as the Eagles prepared to tackle ruck great Max Gawn.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jai Culley celebrates a win for Melbourne.

AFLPremium‘Pretty Exciting’: Former Eagle haunts old side in debut win

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has heaped praise on debutant Jai Culley after he got the last laugh against his former side, kicking two goals in an 83-point win over West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former West Coast Eagle Jai Culley celebrates a goal for Melbourne on debut against his former side.

AFLVideoCommentsFormer Eagle Culley gets last laugh with win on Demons debut

Former West Coast rookie Jai Culley has had the last laugh against his former side, registering his first win on debut for Melbourne against the Eagles at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast were smashed by Melbourne.

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analysis
AFLVideoComments
analysis
Eagles’ Dee-saster shows how far they are off AFL standard

In a week when all the talk around West Coast is whether they deserve AFL help at the draft, their latest defeat has laid bare the depth of their problems.

Mitchell Woodcock

It was another painful day for West Coast.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles sew up spoon with dreadful Dees defeat

It was never really in doubt, but West Coast confirmed another wooden spoon finish after a Melbourne second-half steamroll in a chastening defeat.

Glen Quartermain

Jai Culley of the Demons celebrates his first goal for the club.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Demons destroy Eagles in 83 point demolition

West Coast have sown up their second wooden spoon in three years after a second half collapse gave way to a Melbourne demolition at Marvel.

Jake Santa Maria

Jai Culley will make his Demons debut against his old club.

AFLCommentsWhat are the chances?! Ex-Eagle faces old club in Dees debut

Former Eagle Jai Culley will make his Melbourne debut - and chase his first-ever AFL win - against the club that axed him at the end of last season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Demons coach Simon Goodwin is not concerned over his future.

AFLCommentsGoodwin says he has support of the board as pressure mounts

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is adamant he feels ‘incredibly supported’ by the club’s board as the fallout continues following their historic loss to St Kilda.

News Corp Australia

Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson has returned to Melbourne. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos)

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Simpson weighs up shock AFL coaching return after move home

Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson has moved home to Melbourne and is considering a return to football, The West Australian can reveal.

Jakeb Waddell

Simon Goodwin has received a chilling death threat. Image: X/Getty

AFLPremiumNo action after AFL coach threat

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has declined to pursue action over a chilling car park threat made after his team's devastating last-minute loss.

News Corp Australia

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AFLPremiumSkipper takes blame for bumbling finish

Melbourne skipper Max Gawn reveals the crucial eight-second breakdown that led to his team surrendering a 46-point lead in one of AFL’s greatest comebacks.

News Corp Australia

Melbourne's Steven May’s hit on Francis Evans.

AFLPremium‘Shattered’ May confused by ban

Steven May thought he contested the ball in the right way before colliding with a Carlton opponent and is shattered by a three-match ban Melbourne is appealing.

News Corp Australia

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AFLDaniher speculation a ‘joke’: Fagan

Lions coach Chris Fagan has laughed off any thought of former Brisbane star Joe Daniher ending his retirement to play in Melbourne.

Marco Monteverde