Craig silent on Dank claims

Neil Craig speaks with Mark Neeld today. Picture: Mark Dadswell

MELBOURNE'S director of coaching Neil Craig refused to answer questions today whether he or the club had links with controversial sports scientist Stephen Dank.

Craig was quizzed before today's training session at Gosch's paddock as the Demons prepare for tomorrow's clash against Greater Western Sydney at the MCG.

"As you know there is obviously an inquiry in place so I have to respect that and I can't make any comment on any of that,'' Craig said.

Dank and Melbourne club doctor Dan Bates, who stood down yesterday, allegedly exchanged several text messages where details of supplements, injections and player names were disclosed.

The AFL and ASADA are now investigating the allegations, but AFL boss Andrew Demetriou is furious that the Demons had earlier told the league the club had no involvement with Dank who had applied for a job with Melbourne.

Mark Neeld coach of the Demons addresses his players during the Melbourne Football Club's AFL training session at Gosch's Paddock in Richmond, Melbourne, on Saturday 20th April, 2013. Picture: Dadswell Mark Source:

Melbourne co-captain Jack Trengove, one of the players named in the text messages, was also asked about the supplement program after today's leisurely 45-minute training session.

"We are very confident with the processes the club has undertaken and we are going forward from here and we have a game to play on the weekend,'' he said.

"I can't wait to get out there.''

Asked about Dank, Trengove replied: "As I said again, we are very confident with the processes of the club going forward.

"It's a big game this weekend and a really important one for us.''

Melbourne coach Mark Neeld stepped in and told reporters that Trengove had answered enough questions.

Only about 30 people watched the Demon session. Most interest centred on the clean shaven Jack Watts who had just shaved off his much-talked about Ned Kelly beard

Jack Watts of the Demons kicks for goal during the Melbourne Football Club's AFL training session at Gosch's Paddock in Richmond, Melbourne, on Saturday 20th April, 2013. Picture: Dadswell Mark Source:

Watts' beard sparked a frenzy, with some commentators saying the out-of-form player, who was recalled for tomorrow's clash after being dumped after the Round 2 Essendon mauling, should not be drawing attention to him when he's struggling for form.

Channel 7 and Triple M's Luke Darcy was particularly scathing in his criticism of Watts' facial hair, saying he should not "have a flare over his head'' when he can't get a kick.

Everyone has high expectations on Jack Watts. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

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