Gawn backs Melbourne’s ‘brutal’ call on Viney as his own contract call looms

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 26, 2026

Melbourne captain and all-time great Max Gawn has seen a number of his premiership teammates nudged out the door in the past two seasons. He now understands the rationale behind those moves.

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