Sign up now!!!<\/a><\/p>\nSteven May was encouraged by Melbourne to explore his trade options at the end of last season. Picture: Andrew HenshawSource: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n
The case was adjourned for a contest mention hearing at Frankston Magistrates Court on February 20.<\/p>\n
The pair have claimed they were not present during the fight near the Sorrento Hotel.<\/p>\n
The All Australian and premiership player has battled with form over recent seasons and was encouraged by Melbourne to explore his options at the end of last season.<\/p>\n
There were murmurings May was bound to bolster the backlines of the Western Bulldogs or Collingwood but no trade eventuated.<\/p>\n
May is out of contract at the end of this season and is expected to be fighting for a position in the senior side.<\/p>\n
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is bullish on his side this year, despite losing premiership stars Clayton Oliver (GWS) and Christian Petracca (Gold Coast) during the off-season.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy not? Not one person has tipped us but that usually goes well for us,\u201d Gawn told Triple M\u2019s Mick in the Morning ahead of training.<\/p>\n
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