Melbourne captain Max Gawn reveals how cigarettes and injuries

Max Gawn is now the captain of Melbourne and arguably the game's best ruckman, but his career was nearly derailed by injuries, insecurity and a few too many cigarettes.

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Melbourne captain Max Gawn reveals how cigarettes and injuries nearly derailed his AFL career before it began - ABC News

Melbourne captain Max Gawn reveals how cigarettes and injuries nearly derailed his AFL career before it began - ABC News

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