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Christian Salem’s classy left boot has been a mainstay of the Melbourne defence since his 2014 debut. The skilful user has lived up to his selection at pick No.9 in the 2013 National Draft, becoming a premiership Demon, club life member and finishing fifth in the Bluey Truscott Memorial Trophy in 2025. Salem played every match in 2025, his best return since 2021.
Christian Salem
Christian Salem’s classy left boot has been a mainstay of the Melbourne defence since his 2014 debut. The skilful user has lived up to his selection at pick No.9 in the 2013 National Draft, becoming a premiership Demon, club life member and finishing fifth in the Bluey Truscott Memorial Trophy in 2025. Salem played every match in 2025, his best return since 2021.
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Premiership
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2021
Ivor-Warne Smith Memorial Trophy - Best and Fairest 4th Place
Years award won:
2021
Dick Taylor Memorial Trophy - Best & Fairest 5th Place
Years award won:
2025
Life Member
Years award won:
2024

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    Salem’s Health Battles | Melbourne Mindset

    As he works his way back from a hamstring injury, Christian Salem sat down to discuss how he deals with the mental toll of his injury history in the latest edition of the Melbourne Mindset, presented by IG.

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    RD 5 | Dee blow as Salem Subbed

    Melbourne cops a worrying injury headache in the first term with Christian Salem forced out of the game after hurting his hamstring.

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  • 00:51

    Practice Match | Christian Salem Highlights

    Christian Salem tried his hand at a new role through the midfield against Carlton.

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  • 03:12

    Christian Salem | 150th Milestone

    We sat down with Christian Salem ahead of his 150th game for the red and blue.

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  • 03:59

    RD 18 | Christian Salem Media Conference

    Christian Salem speaks to the media in the week leading up to Round 18.

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  • 03:11

    Season Highlights | 2021 | Christian Salem

    Watch Christian Salem's best moments in 2021.

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  • 07:03

    Sunday Footy Show | Christian Salem

    Christian Salem joined the team on the Sunday Footy Show after our win over Essendon.

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  • 02:02

    RD 6 | Salem's composure

    Watch all the highlights from Christian Salem's terrific game on the weekend.

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  • 06:33

    The Talking Points | Christian Salem

    After a dominant display against the Saints, Christian Salem sits down to discuss his form and Melbourne's strong start to 2021

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  • 03:38

    Taping Challenge | Victor Sports sign on

    Christian Petracca and Christian Salem go head to head in an ankle strapping challenge, as Victor Sports continues their partnership with the club

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Latest Player News

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    2025 Mid-season update | By The Numbers

    The halfway point of the season has arrived, and as we step into our mid-season bye, these are the standout stats that have defined our 2025 journey so far.

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    Salem's Thyroid battle | Melbourne Mindset

    In this instalment of IG’s Melbourne Mindset, Christian Salem sits down to reflect on his thyroid battle

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  3. Road to 150 | Salem’s unique journey

    Christian Salem’s journey in the red and blue has been one filled with resilience and hard work

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  4. Salem sanctioned for striking

    Christian Salem has heard from the Match Review Officer for a fourth-quarter incident.

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The Melbourne Football Club acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land in which we are privileged to play our great game of AFL on throughout Australia. We recognise the continued connection our custodians have to the land and its waters, and respectfully acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging and their contribution to the broader community, as we work towards an equitable and reconciled Australia.