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Who Is Steven King? New Melbourne Coach's Journey to the Top Job

Steven King, 46, brings over 30 years of AFL experience and was unanimously chosen over Nathan Buckley to lead Melbourne after two disappointing seasons, officials said.

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New Melbourne coach Steven King edged out names such as Nathan Buckley and James Kelly for the Demons' top job, but just who is the man set to lead the Demons into a new era?

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Who is Steven King? New Melbourne coach's journey to the top job

New Melbourne coach Steven King edged out names such as Nathan Buckley and James Kelly for the Demons' top job, but just who is the man set to lead the Demons into a new era?

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King 'humbled' after beating Buckley to Melbourne coaching job

Melbourne surprises the AFL world by naming Geelong assistant Steven King as its new senior coach despite persistent links with Nathan Buckley.

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Demons stun with new coach choice

Melbourne has gone against popular thinking and installed former Geelong ruckman Steven King as the club’s new coach.

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Steven King appointed Demons coach in shock move

King was one of five candidates interviewed for the job this week.

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BREAKING: Demons name Steven King as new senior coach for 2026

BREAKING: Demons make call on new senior coach for 2026

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Buckley overlooked as Melbourne unveil new AFL coach

Steven King has been handed the responsibility of turning around Melbourne's flagging on-field fortunes after being appointed the AFL team's new head coach.

·City of Perth, Australia
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AFL broke the news in Australia on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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