Melbourne's board has come out swinging in an escalation of its public stoush with Glen Bartlett, saying the former president was unanimously asked to resign from his post at the AFL club last year.
In a statement to members, the board also reiterated its support for coach Simon Goodwin after a hellish few weeks, during which the reigning premiers have been rocked by off-field issues and media reports.
The Demons have also lost their last three matches and relinquished top spot on the ladder.
