Melbourne defender Steven May’s future plans to be revealed on Monday
“I’m not interested in anything I shouldn’t be doing and I don’t want to get in his face. I’m just making sure he’s healthy and well and he’s away from the club at the moment.”
Premier League team-mate Jake Melksham told SEN radio last week he was hopeful May would return soon.
Steven May with teammate Michael Hibberd after the Demons’ 2021 grand final victory in Perth.Credit: AFL Pictures
“He’s on personal leave, obviously dealing with some things personally,” Melksham said.
“We hope that these events can be resolved and everything will be fine, but not much has actually been said to the players.
“This matter is being resolved through Alan Richardson (Melbourne’s general manager of football), the manager and the hierarchy. I can’t say any more about it.”
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“Maysy is a very experienced player. She strives for high standards, she expects to win, she wants to win. She is a winner and there is no doubt that this will have a positive impact on our young players.” [back]. With this he leads the standard.
“We have young and promising defenders; Daniel Turner is one of those who has been training superbly all summer.
“HE [Turner] He signed a long-term contract extension with us and he is one of the guys looking to replace Maysy.
“Whether it’s now, a year from now, or whatever it may be, the club is well-equipped to fill any gap.”
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