May announced his retirement ahead of the 2026 season to focus on his family and personal growth. A two-time All-Australian in 2021 and 2022, May was a crucial cog in the club's 2021 drought-breaking premiership.
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May announced his retirement ahead of the 2026 season to focus on his family and personal growth. A two-time All-Australian in 2021 and 2022, May was a crucial cog in the club's 2021 drought-breaking premiership.
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2020
Ron Barassi Snr Memorial Trophy - Best and Fairest 3rd Place
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2022
Dick Taylor Memorial Trophy – Best and Fairest 5th Place
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2023
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2020
AFLPA 22Under22 Team
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2014
James McDonald Trophy – TRUE Player
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2020, 2021
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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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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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RD 15 | Steven May post-match
Hear from Steven May after our fifteen-point loss to Geelong.
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Steven May | 200 Games Highlights
Watch the best of Steven May ahead of his 200th game this weekend.
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May's Milestone | 200 AFL Matches
Steven May sat down with Melbourne Media ahead of his milestone 200th AFL outing.
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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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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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QF | Jaguar Electrifying Performance
Steven May had a game-high 16 intercept possessions against the Swans on Friday night
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Season Highlights | 2021 | Steven May
Watch the best of Steven May in Season 2021.
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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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Retirement | Steven May calls time
Steven May has announced his retirement, hanging up the boots after 251 AFL games including the 2021 premiership.
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Steven May | 250 Games For Our #1
Steven May hits 250 games this weekend, from a Suns foundation player to a Demon premiership leader
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Chaplin on May | He'd make a great coach
Troy Chaplin believes Steven May has what it takes to be a future coach.
