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'You usually play in the twos': Third player involved in sledges that sparked Dees fight.

So if someone wants to have a go at my grey jumper and they know that I don’t put my heart and soul into fashion, bring me down from my grey jumper. “So we sort of said from a professional point of view … ‘I’ll put my heart and soul into ruck craft, into marketing, into kicking the footy and into playing football’ – that‘s my professional sense. We get into the change rooms and he’s up here, he’s a 10 (out of 10) … he’s feeling great.

The AFL will investigate Melbourne star Steven May's alcohol-fuelled restaurant fight with teammate Jake Melksham that has embarrassed...

"Max Gawn, he's embarrassed, it's unacceptable. The fight left Gawn "embarrassed" and "flattened" while football boss Alan Richardson said the Demons were "deeply embarrassed". "The AFL confirms it is looking into the incident between Steven May and Jake Melksham that transpired on Sunday evening," the AFL said in a statement.

Richmond have re-entered the top eight after outlasting Port Adelaide by 12 points at the MCG on Thursday night in a game where the AFL's concussion ...

Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood wrote: “Worth noting that AFL concussion guidelines are around testing players that exhibit concussion symptoms or signs – as opposed to just viewing the incident. No coach has ever survived a 10th season having not delivered his club a premiership. You can rehab a hamstring – not a brain.” This is bigger than the result tonight. I thought we’d moved past that.” Port Adelaide told Seven’s Tom Browne that it was a “cut to the head” and that “concussion protocols were followed”.

Richmond's miserable turnout at the MCG failed to escape the attention of rival fans on Thursday night, with the Tigers recording their lowest attendance at ...

'Dylan Grimes clearly means a lot to the supporter base... 'Where's this Tiger Army?' one fan asked. The MCG's official Twitter account confirmed that 21,757 fans turned up for the game - a figure which represents their lowest attendance at the MCG since 2010 - and fans took to social media to mock the 2020 premiers.

The AFL's integrity department will conduct its own investigation into the Sunday night fight between Demons Steven May and Jake Melksham.

Melksham, like Smith, was not part of the Demons' flag team. Melksham verbally intervened, suggesting everyone back off with the sledging. "No matter what the situation or circumstances, violence is never the answer.

The AFL will investigate Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham's alcohol-fuelled fight at a restaurant that has embarrassed the reigning premiers.

"Max Gawn, he's embarrassed, it's unacceptable. May received a one-match ban from the club for drinking while in the AFL's concussion protocols and apologised on Tuesday, while both he and Melksham are required to complete community service. "The AFL confirms it is looking into the incident between Steven May and Jake Melksham that transpired on Sunday evening," the AFL said in a statement.

The AFL will investigate what happened between Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham on Sunday night in Prahran.

Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter. Happy to play that role,” McLachlan reportedly said. Both players will conduct community service after it emerged that Melksham was trying to pull May into line for sledging teammates when the disagreement turned physical at a night defender Joel Smith had organised. “No matter what the situation or circumstances, violence is never the answer. The AFL on Thursday night refused to elaborate on the conversation, in which McLachlan reportedly use colourful language in encouraging the Melbourne president to be firm with Pert. The league’s decision comes after it initially liaised with Melbourne on the matter and left the discipline of the players involved to the Demons.

THE AFL has opened an investigation into the restaurant fight between Steven May and Jake Melksham that left the latter needing surgery on his hand.

“As professional footballers, as people, we expect better and while the club has taken matter extremely seriously, the AFL is currently conducting its own investigation.” “No matter what the situation or circumstances, violence is never the answer. But the AFL has now set its own integrity department on the matter to ensure it is satisfied with the outcome.

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has backed veteran club doctor Mark Fisher fiercely after a key incident in...

... Do you want him to go back to medical school?" So are you questioning the doctor or not?" "Do you think a doctor of 25 years would take a risk with concussion, with the seriousness of the injuries that go on now with concussion? "I think you're questioning the doctor, because he made the decision not to do that. "I have a doctor who's been with our footy club for 25 years and the conversation between our doctor and our football manager (Chris Davies) ... was these boys, they have no issue with concussion," Hinkley said. Jonas and Butters returned to the field with bandaged faces only a few minutes after what Hinkley himself called "a hit", although Butters had to go to the bench for further treatment near the end of the match.

'Want him to go back to medical school?' Hinkley backs doc's call on 'car crash' bump.

“It’s a collision that happens in a game all the time. “The doctor would’ve made a quick decision and assessed the players there. “I spoke to both boys in the rooms straight after the game, they weren’t laying down and they weren’t fainting and they weren’t doing anything silly. “Well, I think you are questioning the doctor. “The reality is the game is on the line. He continued: “I trust the people who are running that part of our organisation in those facets of the game.

Coach Ken Hinkley has bristled at scrutiny over Port Adelaide's decision not to enact the AFL concussion protocol...

... Do you want him to go back to medical school?" So are you questioning the doctor or not?" "Do you think a doctor of 25 years would take a risk with concussion, with the seriousness of the injuries that go on now with concussion? "I think you're questioning the doctor, because he made the decision not to do that. "I have a doctor who's been with our footy club for 25 years and the conversation between our doctor and our football manager (Chris Davies) ... was these boys, they have no issue with concussion," Hinkley said. Jonas and Butters returned to the field with bandaged faces only a few minutes after what Hinkley himself called "a hit", although Butters had to go to the bench for further treatment near the end of the match.

Utility Liam Baker proved the difference as Richmond returned to the top eight with a 12-point win over Port Adelaide.

'He's a wonderful player. "He's just such an important player. Baker proved the difference on Thursday night, kicking a goal in the last quarter when he was moved into attack and racking up a team-high 26 disposals in their 12-point win.

Utility Liam Baker proved the difference as Richmond returned to the top eight with a 12-point win over Port Adelaide.

'He's a wonderful player. "He's just such an important player. Baker proved the difference on Thursday night, kicking a goal in the last quarter when he was moved into attack and racking up a team-high 26 disposals in their 12-point win.

Coach Ken Hinkley has bristled at scrutiny over Port Adelaide's decision not to enact the AFL concussion protocol...

... Do you want him to go back to medical school?" So are you questioning the doctor or not?" "Do you think a doctor of 25 years would take a risk with concussion, with the seriousness of the injuries that go on now with concussion? "I think you're questioning the doctor, because he made the decision not to do that. "I have a doctor who's been with our footy club for 25 years and the conversation between our doctor and our football manager (Chris Davies) ... was these boys, they have no issue with concussion," Hinkley said. Jonas and Butters returned to the field with bandaged faces only a few minutes after what Hinkley himself called "a hit", although Butters had to go to the bench for further treatment near the end of the match.

Blues swing axe to regain FIVE as Stringer, Fyfe and Daniher among huge returns: Rd 13 Teams.

OUT: J.Hunt (omitted), T.Bedford (medi-sub) OUT: B.Hill (illness), J.Brander (omitted) OUT: C.Macdonald (omitted), M.Lewis, J.Gunston (both injured), J.Impey (managed) OUT: N.Wanganeen-Milera (managed), C.Sharman, R.Byrnes (both omitted) OUT: J.Prior, D.Fort (both omitted), C.Ah Chee (sub) OUT: A.Waterman, T.Wanganeen (both omitted), D.Smith (injured), B.Ham (sub) OUT: D.Tucker, L.Meek (both omitted), M.Frederick (club suspension), M.Crowden (sub) OUT: B.McKay (injured) OUT: L.Stocker, M.Cottrell, J.Motlop, P.Dow (all omitted), J.Weitering (injured), J.Carroll (sub) And Brisbane will welcome back star forward Joe Daniher for his first game in six weeks. OUT: J.Castagna, J.Ross, M.Rioli (all omitted), N.Cumberland (medi sub) OUT: S.Hayes (omitted)

Richmond's Liam Baker hails a goal during their win over Port Adelaide at the MCG. Liam Baker's brilliance unwittingly sparked the concussion controversy that ...

'He's a wonderful player. "He's just such an important player. Baker proved the difference on Thursday night, kicking a goal in the last quarter when he was moved into attack and racking up a team-high 26 disposals in their 12-point win.

Ken Hinkley has pitted armchair experts against a club doctor amid accusations Port Adelaide prioritised winning over player health.

... Do you want him to go back to medical school?”,” he said. “You have to love that about our game - you wouldn’t see a collision like that anywhere else in the world.” “I don’t think there’s a sport in the world that looks after their players as well as the AFL,” he said. “Do you think a doctor of 25 years would take a risk with concussion, with the seriousness of the injuries that go on now with concussion? “I have a doctor who’s been with our footy club for 25 years and the conversation between our doctor and our football manager (Chris Davies) ... was these boys, they have no issue with concussion,” Hinkley said. Jonas and Butters returned to the field with bandaged faces only a few minutes after what Hinkley himself called “a hit”, although Butters had to go to the bench for further treatment near the end of the match.

The AFL will step in and investigate the fight between Melbourne's Steven May and Jake Melksham, trying to learn if anything was missed by the club's ...

“I’m not going to lie, I’ve been embarrassed the last few days. It’s not an overnight thing, they had an altercation, it will probably go on a couple of weeks making sure they mend that friendship.” “It’s about how you act from that – Melky calling me pretty much straight away shows where this group’s got to. Violence is never the answer. “I do want to get that out there. “No matter what the situation or circumstances, violence is never the answer. We’re telling you now he’s got a sore hand.” What they did is unacceptable. That’s why the injury gets reported as we do. “In the end, violence is not the answer. So Tom McDonald’s injury was reported yesterday. “We’re not going to come out yesterday and say: ‘We think he’s got a sore hand, we’re not sure’. Today we know he’s got a sore hand.

New details have emerged on the fight between Melbourne Demons teammates Steven May and Jake Melksham, which was reportedly sparked by a pair of sledges ...

But those personal attacks that would have happened at the dinner are hard to get over.” “I do want to get that out there. We’re telling you now he’s got a sore hand.” “Being involved in a club and being one of those players that was lucky enough to have success, it would have been a line that I would never have said to another teammate. That’s why the injury gets reported as we do. New details have emerged on the fight between Melbourne Demons teammates Steven May and Jake Melksham, which was reportedly sparked by a pair of sledges aimed at defender Joel Smith.

AFL 'satisfied' with Port's handling of 'graphic' collision as great probes 'awkward' position.

“I think in the next 24 hours or so we’ll be informed of the absolute protocols. Do we need to assist them as a game to take that one person out of this awkward situation? Do we need to take that decision away from that one person, the doctor?