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Oliver Caffrey

Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy 'hysteria'

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has every faith in the Max Gawn (l) and Brodie Grundy (c) partnership. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Simon Goodwin insists Melbourne aren't trying to turn Brodie Grundy into a permanent forward and has slammed "hysteria" about the ruckman's future with the Demons.

Grundy was dropped for last Friday night's clash with the Brisbane Lions as Melbourne preferred to use captain Max Gawn as their sole ruckman in an attempt to boost their flagging attacking output.

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