By Mike Sheahan

A PROMINENT Melbourne paediatric surgeon is quitting medicine to pursue a career in sports management, specialising in football. Neil McMullin, a former Melbourne player, is one of three director/principals of the fledgling OMP sports management."I made a decision it was time to wind down surgery and wind up the next part of my life," McMullin, 57, said yesterday.His partners are tennis coach Josephine O'Gorman and lawyer Ray Purcell.McMullin played seven senior games for Melbourne, retiring at 20 after the 1974 season to concentrate on his medical studies.

Melbourne to regain James Frawley for clash against Hawthorn
By Jackie Epstein

MELBOURNE is set to welcome back All-Australian defender James Frawley for a possible showdown with Hawks superstar Lance Franklin. Frawley tore his pectoral muscle at the end of January while bench-pressing weights. He has to get through a final training session tomorrow but coach Dean Bailey is confident he will play. “All indicators are that he'll more likely play,’’ Bailey said.

Retired Demons star Daniel Bell seeking brain damage compensation
By Gillian McGee

FORMER Demons player Daniel Bell is seeking compensation from his old club after he was diagnosed with brain damage. He claims the injury has been linked to a history of concussions he sustained during his career. A neuropsychologist found his cognitive function has deteriorated significantly. Bell, who played 66 games with Melbourne, now struggles to remember words and names when he is tired or he feels strained.

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Former Demon Daniel Bell wants helmets for players         
By The Australian

FORMER Melbourne AFL player Daniel Bell, who is seeking compensation over a brain injury, says requiring junior footballers to wear helmets would be a good start in addressing the issue. Bell, who played 66 games for Melbourne before being delisted at the end of last season, has lodged a claim with the AFL Players Association claiming he suffered brain damage through playing Australian football. He is seeking compensation from his former club.