Melbourne United statement

Melbourne United rejects comments made about the team in the media by Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde following United’s victory in the Open Air Game.

Every team's best player is subject to extra defensive attention, however for an opposition coach to suggest intent to injure by our players is disrespectful and plain incorrect.

Melbourne United’s players and coaches pride themselves on playing the right way and have a clear history of doing so.

Melbourne United’s current focus is on the team’s New Year’s Day clash with the Brisbane Bullets tomorrow.