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Melbourne’s big gamble: Why Demons midfield stars will have to park their egos – The Age
Melbourne are punting on major changes in 2021, introducing a new game style and a sacrificial mindset for stars.
This is fine for Petracca, who is the teams most potent forward and should be following the Dustin Martin template of winning contests forward of centre. But it will be a challenge for competitive animals Oliver, Brayshaw and Viney, who will have their share of midfield duties reduced.
The attitude of those players to accepting a lighter load could well determine how the Demons fare. The ramifications of another season outside the finals are significant and it goes beyond Goodwins survival the Dees…
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