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Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training

Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.

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AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.

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AFL premiership stars to defend brawl charges in court

AFL veterans Steven May and Dion Prestia have been charged by police but deny any involvement in a brawl in a Victorian coastal town last December.

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'Money to splash': Saints on march eye more trade moves

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

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Demon exodus: star mid told to explore trade options

Clayton Oliver is the latest big name set to leave Melbourne, but new coach Steven King is upbeat Christian Petracca will remain at the AFL club.

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Demons keen to trade May, Windhager stays a Saint

Melbourne are keen to trade Steven May, Adelaide veteran Brodie Smith has retired, while tagger Marcus Windhager has re-signed with St Kilda.

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In-form Carlton forward in talks over new contract

His AFL career was at a crossroads six weeks ago but Carlton forward Francis Evans' stunning late-season surge could earn him another contract.

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'He'll make a great coach': Dees boss on milestone man

Melbourne's interim coach Troy Chaplin believes defender Steven May, who plays his 250th AFL game this weekend, could be a great coach.

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Premiership window slammed shut for Goodwin after '21

Melbourne reasonably thought their drought-breaking 2021 premiership under coach Simon Goodwin was the start of something great, but they were badly wrong.

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Demons star learns fate over appeals board hearing

The AFL appeals board has rejected Melbourne's attempt to overturn Steven May's three-match rough conduct ban, with the key defender to miss two more games.

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AFL players will adapt to May's appeal verdict: Goodwin

Melbourne defender Steven May's hearing at the AFL Appeals Board will shape how players approach to future contests, Demons coach Simon Goodwin says.

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It creates hysteria: Demons to challenge May's AFL ban

Melbourne will argue that Steven May's sole focus was to win the ball when they attempt to overturn his three-match ban at the AFL Appeals board next week.

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May banned for three games for controversial collision

Steven May says he was shocked he didn't arrive to the ball first, but the AFL Tribunal has found him guilty over the collision that concussed Francis Evans

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Melbourne defender May sent straight to AFL tribunal

Melbourne defender Steven May has been referred straight to the tribunal for a collision with Francis Evans which left the Carlton forward concussed.

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Demons' May in strife as Blues release pressure valve

A huge clash between Melbourne defender Steven May and Carlton forward Francis Evans was the flashpoint in a tight and scrappy AFL encounter at the MCG.

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Pickett's contract an endorsement for Demons: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the Demons are righting the ship after in-demand forward Kysaiah Pickett's re-commitment to the club.

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Star Demon duo still talking through on-field argument

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and star defender Steven May are still talking through their post-match altercation after the Demons' loss to Collingwood.

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High-flying Magpies won't shift AFL finals focus

Collingwood coach Craig McRae insists an enviable 11-2 record won't tempt the AFL ladder leaders to reassess their ambitions at the mid-season bye.

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Gawn, May clash as Magpies win King's Birthday thriller

Melbourne defender Steven May and captain Max Gawn have vented emotions at each other after Collingwood won a King's Birthday classic by one point.

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Demons 'positive' about defender May returning

Melbourne are expecting star defender Steven May to return from a groin strain for the Demons' clash with Richmond, while a key Lion has also been cleared.

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Demons expect 'sore' May, Pickett to take on Dockers

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists premiership stars Steven May and Kysaiah Pickett will be fit to take on Fremantle, despite the pair dealing with injuries.

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Suns banish MCG demons in emphatic statement

The Suns have extended their unbeaten start to the AFL season and snapped a 12-match losing streak against Melbourne with a convincing 58-point win at the MCG.

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Goodwin backs '100 per cent fine' Gawn for AFL response

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he should have put a sock in it with his cryptic post-game comments on Sunday about captain Max Gawn.

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Demons star May to see specialist over fractured larynx

Steven May will miss a second straight match because of a fractured larynx, but Melbourne expect their star defender to return to action in the near future.

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Dees defender May sidelined with fractured larynx

Key defender Steven May is sweating on further assessment of his fractured larynx after he was a late withdrawal from Melbourne's round-one clash with GWS.

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