May misses training, Melbourne aware of police meeting
The Demons defender is navigating his personal situation away from the club.
www.sen.com.auHere are the latest updates I can share based on recent reports:
- Steven May has been in the news around February 2026 for taking time away from Melbourne Demons training while authorities and the AFL Integrity Unit reviewed his situation after police attended his residence last week. The club and league stated they were monitoring the matter, with the AFL Integrity Unit involved.[1][2][3][4]
- In May 2026, there was media coverage following his absence from training and subsequent statements, including coverage of his comments about defending charges and his status as a restricted free agent at season’s end.[2][7][1]
- A separate update in May 2026 includes a sport outlet reporting May spoke publicly after charges were dropped, indicating the situation had progressed toward resolution, though details remain limited in broad summaries.[10]
If you’d like, I can narrow to one of these aspects (legal updates, club status, or current playing status) and pull more precise, dated summaries or provide a quick timeline. I can also look for any more recent statements from Melbourne Football Club or the AFL since May 2026 if you want the very latest.
Would you like a concise timeline or a focused update on May’s current playing status and contract outlook?
Citations:
- Latest updates on May’s training absence and police visit, plus AFL integrity monitoring.[1][2]
- Club statements and status as restricted free agent; charges context.[3][4]
- May’s public comments and post-charge developments as of May 2026.[10]