Steven May needs to be as honest with himself as Melbourne were with him |
Melbourne’s hierarchy were honest with Steven May at the end of last season.
Now it’s his responsibility to be honest with them, and, importantly, himself, as to what led to the police attending his house last week.
Steven May’s career hangs in the balanceCredit: Getty Images
The AFL is watching too, with league CEO Andrew Dillon confirming on Thursday that its integrity department is being “kept abreast of [the situation] by Melbourne”, but right now, this is a matter in the hands of the club and the player.
His football future hangs in the balance but no decision is likely this week.
Melbourne’s frankness with May started at the end of last season, when he was told he was not a guaranteed selection in the AFL team under new coach Steven King, despite having a year remaining on his contract, and that he should explore his options elsewhere.
No option presented.
Steven King has had a good grounding as senior coachCredit: The Age
Clubs such as the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood that might have needed a key defender didn’t entertain the prospect.
Footy intel informed other clubs that May would eventually face court to answer affray charges that alleged he was involved in a........