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Steven May

  • Key Defender
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  • 193cm
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The rock in the Demon defence is a dependable and constant presence in the Melbourne back six. A two-time All-Australian in 2021 and 2022, May is amongst the league’s best lock-down defenders and also damages the opposition with his intercept marking and penetrating boot. The hard-hitting Demon secured another top ten best and fairest finish in 2024, despite battling through two sets of rib injuries.
Steven May
The rock in the Demon defence is a dependable and constant presence in the Melbourne back six. A two-time All-Australian in 2021 and 2022, May is amongst the league’s best lock-down defenders and also damages the opposition with his intercept marking and penetrating boot. The hard-hitting Demon secured another top ten best and fairest finish in 2024, despite battling through two sets of rib injuries.
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Team and player honours

All Australian
Years award won:
2021, 2022
Premiership
Years award won:
2021
Sid Anderson Trophy - Best & Fairest Runner Up
Years award won:
2020
Dick Taylor Memorial Trophy – Best and Fairest 5th Place
Years award won:
2023
Ron Barassi Snr Memorial Trophy - Best and Fairest 3rd Place
Years award won:
2022
AFLPA 22Under22 Team
Years award won:
2014

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Elite 1-10%
Above Avg 11-35%
Average 36-66%
Below Avg 67-100%
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Latest Player Videos

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    RD 11 | Sidelined Lever all smiles after May’s rare major

    Steven May and injured teammate Jake Lever erupt after the former earns only his third goal for the club and his first since R15, 2020

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  • 01:01

    RD 4 | May and Lever shut the gate

    Steven May and Jake Lever prove why they’re one of the most feared defensive duos with another formidable display

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  • 01:32

    RD 15 | Steven May post-match

    Hear from Steven May after our fifteen-point loss to Geelong.

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  • 02:29

    Steven May | 200 Games Highlights

    Watch the best of Steven May ahead of his 200th game this weekend.

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  • 04:14

    May's Milestone | 200 AFL Matches

    Steven May sat down with Melbourne Media ahead of his milestone 200th AFL outing.

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  • 05:51

    May on Mental Health | Tackle Your Feelings

    Steven May gives insight into his upbringing and discusses the importance of mental health.

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  • 01:06

    Steven May | 2022 Highlights

    Steven May finishes third in the 2022 Best & Fairest, taking out the Ron Barassi Snr Memorial Trophy

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  • 01:14

    QF | Jaguar Electrifying Performance

    Steven May had a game-high 16 intercept possessions against the Swans on Friday night

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  • 02:49

    Season Highlights | 2021 | Steven May

    Watch the best of Steven May in Season 2021.

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  • 01:59

    Then and Now | May's rocky road to the top

    A tough run with injury and a beer a the pub didn't stop Steven May from fulfilling his potential at the Demons, becoming a premiership player in 2021

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Latest Player News

  1. News
    News

    May named in Indigenous All Stars

    Steven May will join Kysaiah Pickett in representing Melbourne at the 2025 Indigenous All Stars game

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  2. News
    News

    Scans in for Steven May

    Scans have revealed Steven May has sustained fractures to his ribs.

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  3. Analysis
    Analysis

    Round 15 AFLCA Votes | May takes home eight votes

    Three Melbourne players have taken home AFLCA votes following Melbourne’s Round 15 win.

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  4. Injury Update | Scans in for May, Lever

    Steven May will miss at least a week while Lever has been cleared of significant damage.

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