Max Gawn

Max Gawn

Australia AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19925.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Max Gawn is a standout ruckman for the Melbourne Football Club, celebrated for his ability to dominate the ruck contests and his game-changing marking skills. He is widely regarded as one of the best ruckmen in the history of the AFL.

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May and Melbourne captain Max Gawn were involved in a fiery, on-field confrontation.

Partner of retired Melbourne player Steven May sues Demons, coach Steven King and head of football Alan Richardson
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
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Max Gawn reflects on the end of an era and discusses the changes brought by new leadership in the Demons.

‘It was over’: Max Gawn on the end of an era, and his surprise choice to succeed him
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-26
7.0

Daicos was seven votes behind, along with Max Gawn and Smith, who ultimately finished third in the count.

Matt Rowell wins the 2025 Brownlow Medal on 39 votes ahead of Daicos, Brayshaw
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-22
5.0

Gawn was mentioned as a key player for the Demons who performed well in the match.

Collingwood Magpies climb off the canvas with stunning win over Melbourne Demons at the MCG to keep top four finals hopes alive
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-22
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Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn speaks on sombre scenes after shock loss to Gold Coast Suns.

Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn speaks on sombre scenes after shock loss to Gold Coast Suns; Simon Goodwin; Clayton Oliver; Christian Petracca; Damien Hardwick
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-29
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Goodwin is rapt that Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca, the subject of much trade speculation after last season, will join Jack Viney and Max Gawn in the midfield.

Football flexes muscle, forces Sheffield Shield cricket final switch
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-14
8.0

Max Gawn is considered to be in a class of his own among ruckmen.

Top 30 players in the competition
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-23
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