Max Gawn backs Melbourne strategy despite midfield exodus

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 02:01 · Archive

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he wants to finish his career at the club despite its entire 2021 premiership midfield departing.

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he wants to finish his career at the Demons despite the club's significant list changes. The club has now lost its entire 2021 premiership midfield, with Jack Viney recently moving to West Coast. Gawn, described as the game's greatest ruckman and a nine-time All Australian, will enter the final year of his contract in 2027 and has not yet opened extension discussions with Melbourne.

Gawn praised list manager Tim Lamb and coach Steven King for their ruthless approach to list management in recent seasons. He acknowledged the volatile nature of the modern game, saying he understands midfield colleagues like Viney may have felt similarly committed to Melbourne a year ago. "I've just applauded Lamby and Kingy and if I'm the one that has to move on next year and I still think there's footy ahead of me, then that conversation will come," Gawn said. "But right now it does look like my finish will be at the Demons."

When asked whether he would consider offers from other clubs, Gawn joked that his phone is open to various opportunities, including commentary work on cycling broadcasts, before reaffirming his preference to finish at Melbourne.

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• Max Gawn backs ruthless Melbourne list strategy while targeting one-club finish with DemonsMax Gawn has watched his entire 2021 premiership midfield leave Melbourne yet still believes his decorated career will end in red and blue.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 01:41
• Max Gawn backs ruthless Melbourne list strategy while targeting one-club finish with DemonsMax Gawn has watched his entire 2021 premiership midfield leave Melbourne yet still believes his decorated career will end in red and blue.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 01:41

In this story: Max Gawn · Melbourne Demons · Jack Viney · West Coast · Tim Lamb · Steven King

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