Melbourne Football Club

BRONWYN Davey's journey in the football world will be celebrated across the next two weeks, named as the 2026 AFLW Indigenous Round honouree. Davey has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to football and her impact on First Nations women and girls. A proud Kokatha woman, she is a trailblazer for women's football and First Nations representation in the game.

MAX Gawn has written himself into the history books. The Melbourne ruck has become the first player in league history to receive nine All Australian jackets. The news was announced on Tuesday night at the 2026 AFL Awards with Gawn’s history-making recognition topped off with the All-Australian captaincy. It’s been 10 years in the making for the veteran Demon, who received his first All-Australian nod in 2016.

DYNAMIC defender Maeve Chaplin has returned to full training and is a chance to make her football return this Sunday against the Giants. The 2025 All Australian will face a fitness test to prove her health ahead of the crucial early-season test against the Lions. “Maeve is trending really well,” AFLW High Performance Manager Josh Keily said.

JAKE Lever sustained a toe injury early in Saturday night’s game, but scans have cleared the defender of any fracture. Lever will now be managed through a ligament strain in his big toe, with his return to play determined by his function and recovery. “Jake sustained a toe injury early in the game but was fortunately able to continue,” said Melbourne AFL High-Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith.

NARRM’S 2026 Indigenous guernsey will make its debut in the AFLW competition this Sunday, as the league celebrates the first weekend of Indigenous Round. The club’s AFLW side will pull on the jumper for the first time this year when they face Brisbane at Casey Fields. The 2026 guernsey is a celebration of the club’s connection to the small Northern Territory town of Nyirripi, which is based 440kms out of Alice Springs.

MELBOURNE'S 48-point win over GWS has seen the Dees sweep the coaches votes in Round 2. Olivia Purcell led the leaderboard with another 10-vote game, the strong midfielder backing up her standout display last week, where she returned to footy after 12 months sidelined with an ACL injury. Purcell dominated the midfield game on Sunday, wracking up a whopping 36 disposals, a career-high number for the 25-year-old.

MELBOURNE forward Jake Melksham has announced his retirement from the AFL, hanging up the boots at the end of the 2026 AFL season after 17 years. The 34-year-old has built a reputation for his energy and sharp goal sense, while also standing up as a leader throughout his time at Melbourne. Melksham expressed his gratitude to the playing group, coaches, staff and Demon faithful for being part of his journey. “I am so appreciative of everyone who has been involved in my journey,” Melksham said.

MAX Gawn is on the precipice of greatness. The 34-year-old has been selected in the 2026 All Australian squad and if chosen for the final team, he will become the first player in league history to receive nine All Australian jackets. Gawn has been a class above this season, showing that age is just a number when it comes to ruck craft. He’s averaged career-high numbers across the stats sheet including an average of 21 disposals and six clearances.

MELBOURNE will host Carlton in a Wildcard Final at the MCG on Saturday, with tickets to go on sale tomorrow. For members and fans who are preparing to cheer on the red and blue, all the ticketing information for finals access can be found below.

MELBOURNE will host Carlton in Wildcard Final One at the MCG on Saturday night. The Demons secured seventh place on the ladder with 60 points across the home-and-away season, earning the opportunity to play finals in front of the red and blue faithful. As part of the new Toyota AFL Finals Series, teams that finish between seventh and 10th on the ladder will contest Wildcard Finals for the right to progress to an Elimination Final.