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Shayne Hope

Max Gawn defends Dees' culture amid off-field trouble

Skipper Max Gawn has defended the culture at Melbourne. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is keeping a close eye on troubled teammate Clayton Oliver and has defended the AFL club's culture in the face of off-season turmoil.

Oliver's professionalism has been repeatedly questioned this year and there were doubts over his future at the Demons, who ultimately opted against trading the contracted midfielder.

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