Demons play for top four against lowly Bombers to begin AFL Saturday
Fresh off a King's Birthday win over the Pies, Melbourne looks to crack the top four with an MCG clash with Essendon. Follow live.
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Fresh off a King's Birthday win over the Pies, Melbourne looks to crack the top four with an MCG clash with Essendon. Follow live.
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