A forthright Max Gawn condemned the Steven May and Jake Melksham's fight as “horrible” and “unacceptable” and issued a public apology to the Entrecote eatery. | wutube and petryan
, followed by an alcohol-fuelled public bust-up between two senior players, have rocked the reigning premiers.
May has been handed a one-game ban by the Demons for drinking while under concussion protocols, and he and Melksham must complete community service. “Obviously, it’s a difficult situation and anytime the guy’s one of the older leaders of the football club, but we expect our young guys to be able to lead as well and that really was disappointing.
“Yeah, it’s a horrible act, wrestling at a restaurant in the public both being well-known people in the community. It’s a horrible act, but they can give back through community service ... not to mention the public shame that they both have in the stories coming out left, right, and centre.” The AFL’s integrity department has been liaising with Melbourne and is satisfied with how the club has handled the aftermath.
“I’ve got no doubt that Melky and Maysy have worked it out and are working it out, but it’s probably not an overnight thing. They had an altercation that probably will go on for a couple of weeks making sure that they mend that friendship.”Credit:The Demons confirmed he will be unavailable for selection in the VFL and said the club was embarrassed about Sunday night’s incident.Football manager Alan Richardson said it was disappointing in a Melbourne statement on Wednesday morning.
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