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Ex-Demons star breaks silence after shock retirement

Former Melbourne champion Steven May has opened up on his sudden retirement from the AFL and the dropping of serious criminal charges against him.

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Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray

AFL premiership players Dion Prestia and Steven May will no longer face criminal charges over a fight in a coastal town.

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Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.

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From the Pocket: AFL’s Final Siren documentary is slick but forgettable

It follows some of the best-known footballers in the game. As a result, we don’t really learn anything new

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Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender

Melbourne have turned to VFL affiliate Casey to fill their final list spot for 2026 following the immediate retirement of premiership backman Steven May.

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Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL

Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.

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Gawn still 'hopeful' struggling Demon returns to play

Steven May remains on personal leave from Melbourne but captain Max Gawn holds out hope the defender can yet return to playing for the AFL club.

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New dawn under King after Demons' dark hour

Max Gawn's optimism entering the Steven King era at Melbourne is fuelled, in part, by the club's unexpected rise to the 2021 premiership under his predecessor.

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AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May

Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.

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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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