Grundy opens up on Dees’ ruck headache
Brodie Grundy says his partnership with Max Gawn remains an “exciting prospect” despite being relegated to scratch match duties as the Demons skipper produced his best game of the year against Brisbane.
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Dees coach confident on shock Grundy move
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Jonathan Brown slams ‘paralysed’ Lions
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