A light-hearted comment from Garry Lyon has hit a bit too close for the Melbourne Demons after a disastrous 2024 pre-season.
The 2021 premiers have given fans little hope that the club’s forward line crisis will be fixed when they run out to face the Swans in the new-look opening round on March 7.
It’s why Lyon’s light-hearted jab at his own club will make uncomfortable reading for many.
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The Demons’ match simulation meeting with Richmond last week showed Jacob van Rooyen was the club’s No. 1 target going forward after a 2023 season that was plagued by a dysfunctional forward line.
Former No. 2 draft pick Josh Schache was even tossed into the starting 22 for the...
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