Demonland

19/06/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟭𝟱 𝘃𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲
In 1859, Darwin published his theory of evolution. It was also the year Melbourne Football Club was founded. More than 160 years later, the game continues to evolve. Under first-year coach Steven King, the Demons are helping shape what comes next.

Writer’s note: This article is not about the City of Darwin or the proposed formation of a 20th AFL club in the Northern Territory* * * * * * * * The English naturalist Charles Darwin published his book On the Origin of Species about his theory of evolution in 1859. The theory, also called Darwin....

17/06/2026

𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟭𝟰 𝘃𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻
The boys dissected our revenge win against the Bombers that propelled the Demons back into the Top 4.

The boys dissected our revenge win against the Bombers that propelled the Demons back into the Top 4.

14/06/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟭𝟰 𝘃𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻
The sky was a murky grey and rain threatened, but held off until the final quarter. Demon supporters arrived caught between two emotions: excitement at facing the bottom side, and unease at the memory of that same team beating Melbourne by 45 points at Gather Round in Adelaide just two months ago. Talk about facing your demons.

“But it's just the price I pay, destiny is calling meOpen up my eager eyes, 'cause I'm Mr. Brightside” One of Neale Daniher’s favourite songs was Mr. Brightside by The Killers. Brandon Flowers wrote it about a former girlfriend who cheated on him. Yesterday, someone on the MCG staff chose it a...

13/06/2026

Banking Another Win 🔴🔵😈

12/06/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟭𝟰 𝘃𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻
With the Demons looking to build on their emotional King's Birthday victory and the Bombers searching for their first win since defeating the Dees in Gather Round, there's plenty at stake on Saturday afternoon. Will Melbourne avoid the trap that caught them in Adelaide two months ago, or can Essendon spring another surprise?

The football world has spent the week reflecting on the extraordinary life and legacy of Neale Daniher.That reflection continued today with an emotional state funeral at the MCG, where thousands gathered to honour one of the game’s most respected figures. Former teammates, coaches, players, admin....

10/06/2026

5 More Years for Chin 🔴🔵😈

09/06/2026

𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟭𝟯 𝘃𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱
The boys dissected the Demons epic win over the old enemy the Magpies on King's Birthday at the MCG.

The boys dissected the Demons epic win over the old enemy the Magpies on King's Birthday at MCG.

08/06/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 | 𝗥𝗱 𝟭𝟯 𝘃𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱
The King's Birthday clash delivered another MCG classic. In front of 88,019 fans, Melbourne and Collingwood traded blows all afternoon with the lead changing eight times before the Demons prevailed in a thrilling finish.

The King’s Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood is one of the great fixtures on the AFL calendar, and the 2026 edition was no exception. It was a game that answered questions for supporters of both clubs and for the wider football public, including the 88,019 people who packed the MCG....

08/06/2026

Nothing better than beating Collingwood
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