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Melbourne coach Steven King focuses on Bulldogs clash
Melbourne Demons coach Steven King has stated he will avoid focusing on complex mathematical permutations ahead of the club's final home-and-away match against the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.
Currently holding fifth place, Melbourne's destiny is in its own hands; a victory will guarantee a top-six finish and a week off, while a loss could see them slip to seventh. The Western Bulldogs, sitting in ninth, are already secured for a wildcard final but could climb to eighth with a win.
The Bulldogs will be bolstered by the return of captain Marcus Bontempelli. Meanwhile, Melbourne faces potential roster adjustments depending on the outcome of a Tribunal hearing regarding forward Jacob van Rooyen.
Entities
Jacob van Rooyen · Marcus Bontempelli · Melbourne Demons · Steven King · Western Bulldogs
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A win for Melbourne guarantees they remain in the top six and secures a week off. www.afl.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Marcus Bontempelli returns to the Western Bulldogs lineup for the upcoming match. www.afl.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Melbourne currently holds fifth place in the standings. www.afl.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Melbourne coach Steven King stated the team's destiny is in their own hands. www.afl.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Melbourne may face roster changes if forward Jacob van Rooyen is suspended by the Tribunal. www.melbournefc.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Western Bulldogs are in ninth place and are locked into a wildcard final. www.afl.com.au · www.perthnow.com.au