Overview

• The incident stemmed from a miskick by Max Gawn in the final seconds, which sealed a one-point loss for Melbourne against Collingwood.
• Steven May questioned Gawn’s decision to kick with over 30 seconds remaining, prompting Gawn to wave him away and make contact.
• Coach Simon Goodwin said the exchange reflected the duo’s competitiveness and their shared determination to win.
• Gawn publicly acknowledged his reaction was poor and defended May’s challenge as feedback rooted in care.
• Both players have since cleared the air, and they maintain communication via text to ensure the issue is fully resolved.