Mason Cox

The MCG has played host to some of Mason Cox's finest football moments. It now holds a special place in his heart for another reason.

Bailey fell ill on Tuesday with his absence a huge out for the Lions as they attempt to get a win at the MCG in a rare appearance at the venue. The Demons have lost their skipper, too, with Max Gawn out with a syndesmosis injury, while Mitch Brown has been dropped. May missed the Queen’s Birthday clash against Collingwood while he served a club imposed one-match ban for his altercation with teammate Jake Melksham. “The way he plays the game, even at 60 per cent, is far above probably most to be fair,” Hardwick said. Tarrant underwent surgery last week to insert a plate in his hand. “He’s looking likely at the moment,” Hardwick said. He and McRae have forged a strong bond stretching back to his arrival in Australia in 2015. They just need to start getting into a bit of a groove and we’ve got no question that’s not too far away. “I think Craig’s got a different perspective than a lot of people I’ve met in my lifetime,” Cox said. I’m very proud to be a part of it.” And it’s a pretty amazing thing the culture here provides... The MCG has played host to some of Mason Cox’s finest football moments.