'A bit early': Dees play down flag chances as Dogs loom

Melbourne defender Blake Howes says the high-flying Demons aren't getting ahead of themselves. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

Melbourne defender Blake Howes reckons it's too early to be talking about Steven King's fun-loving entertainers as genuine AFL premiership threats.

But Howes is in no doubt his side is capable of building a case to join the serious contenders at the business end of the season.