Max Gawn dismisses premiership hype

Max Gawn dismisses premiership hype

In today’s AFL briefing, Melbourne captain Max Gawn has dismissed the premiership hype surrounding his team after back-to-back practice match wins.

Despite being seen as top flag contenders after winning the 2021 premiership and finishing second in the last home and away season, Gawn believes pre-season form cannot be taken too seriously.

The success of the Gawn-Brodie Grundy partnership will be pivotal to Melbourne’s campaign, and Gawn hopes to improve the team’s forward delivery.

Meanwhile, Geelong’s new skipper, Patrick Dangerfield, believes the motivation to win this year will be more about winning a flag with a new group rather than going back to back.

In other news, Essendon’s assistant coach Dale Tapping has been diagnosed with myeloma, a type of blood cancer, but will continue in his role while undergoing weekly treatment.

Tapping’s health and wellbeing is the priority for the club, and he has been grateful for the support he has received from the players and staff.

Finally, Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps wants Tom De Koning to remain at the club and will give him time to decide his future.

De Koning is one of the most coveted out-of-contract players this season and has been linked to several clubs.

Cripps believes that players should make their own decisions and that the club will support De Koning in his choice.

The Blues are hoping for a better season after missing out on the finals for the last decade.


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