{"id":315858,"date":"2023-07-13T09:17:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T09:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=315858"},"modified":"2023-07-13T09:59:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T09:59:27","slug":"transparent-demons-clarify-massive-grundy-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=315858","title":{"rendered":"'Transparent': Demons clarify massive Grundy call"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melbourne<\/a>has defended its decision to drop star ruckman Brodie Grundy<\/a> ahead of Friday night's clash against the Brisbane Lions<\/a>, saying he needs "more time forward" to improve his game and support of premiership ruckman Max Gawn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In a statement released by the club on Thursday night, Melbourne football boss Alan Richardson said the club had been "transparent" in their decision-making and did not apologise for the call to omit Grundy.<\/p>\n

"We have been transparent that we are continuing to look for ways to be more effective in front of the ball," Richardson said.<\/p>\n

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"We really like the impact Brodie is having in the ruck, but think he would benefit from more time forward."\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"ADELAIDE,<\/p>\n

Richardson went on to further cement the club's support of Grundy, explaining that time in the VFL will benefit the 29-year-old's ability to contribute more in the forward half of the ground.<\/p>\n

"To provide him with this opportunity, he will spend some time in the VFL and focus on refining his forward craft," Richardson said.<\/p>\n

There is no VFL game scheduled for the Demons over the weekend, meaning Grundy will be sidelined from all football duties until at least next weekend.<\/p>\n

Melbourne\ufeff have selected Jacob van Rooyen in the two-time All-Australian big man's place, lauding his "character" when the difficult decision was made.<\/p>\n

\"MELBOURNE,<\/p>\n

"\ufeffTo Brodie's credit, he's completely aligned and on board with this plan," Richardson said.<\/p>\n

"This is a testament to Brodie's character and the type of person he is."\ufeff<\/p>\n

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The call comes after theories around the Demons' drop in form made headlines, with leading AFL Journalist Caroline Wilson saying the club is experiencing a "premiership hangover" due to poor kicking and off field standards.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Demons will look for their 11th win of the season when they face a third-placed Brisbane at the MCG in a must-win match to keep their top four hopes alive.<\/p>\n

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