Max Gawn played 92 per cent of Melbourne's game against Carlton, all of the final quarter despite looking exhausted.
Why it mattersRunning a veteran star into the ground can shorten his career and hurt the team.
AustraliaMelbourne's handling of Max Gawn in AFL finals has become a talking point among experts, with questions about whether the club can sustain success without proper rotation support.
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