Which MFC champions from previous years still play active/supportive roles at the club?

Like so many here, I’m trying to figure out the areas where we’re lacking. From the outside it seems that many other clubs have a very intact sense of their community and their past, but ever since Jim Stynes’ passing it seems the club has lost this kind of anchor. Somebody like Garry Lyon would be a prime example of a past player that could provide this (admittedly perhaps sentimental, but certainly important) sense of history and passion for the club, but his media career has become his main priority (sure, guy’s gotta earn a living). Adam Yze, who played 276 games for the club has been an assistant coach at Hawthorn for years now. Why couldn’t we find a role for him at Melbourne? Does David Neitz, our longest-ever serving captain, have a presence at the club? Forgive my ignorance/lack of knowledge here. Just hoping to get a clear picture. And curious to know if this is something I should really not worry about too much. I do find myself wondering though. 

Btw, Russell Robertson’s wacky interviews with current players don’t count. 

Edited June 11, 20196 yr by Mel Bourne