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Demons proud of regained respect despite finals exit

Melbourne coach Steven King was devastated by a wildcard exit but believes the Demons managed to regain some respect in his first year at the helm.

AAP · Aug 29

Collingwood make big call for Brisbane Lions clash

Already locked into a wildcard spot, Collingwood have made a call on the fitness of some of their players ahead of their clash with the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Aug 18

Record-breaking Fagan warns Lions ahead of finals race

Chris Fagan's Brisbane Lions have given themselves a chance at another AFL "three-peat'', while the Suns were left to rue a lack of polish.

AAP · Aug 15

Demons coach doesn't expect spice in Petracca reunion

Gold Coast's Christian Petracca will face his former club Melbourne for the first time, but Demons coach Steven King isn't expecting any spice in the reunion.

AAP · Jul 29

Rowell responds to under-fire Suns' rift reports

Matt Rowell says tough conversations are necessary given Gold Coast's AFL plight, but suggestions he's fallen out with coach Damien Hardwick aren't true.

AAP · Jul 21

Bulldogs pile more misery on Suns in nine-point win

The Western Bulldogs have extended Gold Coast's AFL losing run to eight matches with a decisive win at a windy People First Stadium.

AAP · Jul 19

Let's be party poopers: Tigers aim to derail Demons

Melbourne are on track for a dream finals berth under first-year coach Steven King, but Richmond want to make life hard for the free-spirited Demons.

AAP · Jul 10

Dees focus on freedom, not finals, ahead of Tigers bout

Melbourne have been the surprise packets of 2026, but coach Steven King is taking nothing for granted despite his team being within touching distance of finals.

AAP · Jul 8

Brayden Maynard: a robust AFL player opposition coaches would love to have

The Collingwood defender’s very being screams imminent confrontation but if the Pies’ opponents show any holes he and his teammates will exploit it

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5

'Inaccurate': Anderson says Suns aligned despite slump

Gold Coast will take a five-game losing streak into Saturday's big home game against Collingwood, but a star Sun remains bullish about his team's prospects.

AAP · Jun 30