Melbourne great explains why he’s unhappy with Steven May’s suspension

Melbourne great David Schwarz says he’s disappointed the Demons suspended Steven May for drinking alcohol while he was meant to be following concussion protocols and getting into a fight with teammate Jake Melksham.

The star defender will miss Monday’s crucial Queen’s Birthday clash with Collingwood as a result of his actions.

A “lighthearted disagreement” between May and Melksham escalated at a Prahran restaurant on Sunday night.

May was handed a one-game ban by the club.

Speaking in his weekly segment on 3AW Drive, Schwarz said Melbourne fans and May’s teammates were the losers from that outcome.

“I’d rather him cop a $20,000 fine, which impacts him directly, than something that impacts the fans,” he said.

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