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Melbourne midfielder Cameron Bruce says the players' failure to contribute to all four quarters is behind the Demons' poor start to the season.

Rated one of the premiership fancies, Melbourne are winless in their first three games this season, suffering another loss to Geelong at the MCG on Sunday.

The Demons had to contend with injuries to several key players.

But Bruce said the key to turning around Melbourne's season was the team producing a consistent full game effort.

"At the moment we don't have everyone contributing to four quarters and that's letting us down and that's where we are going to turn it around," Bruce said.

"From the first gamer to our most senior player everyone has to contribute.

"It's no good playing a quarter here than having had a quarter of poor form."

Melbourne face a show down with another team without a win, Fremantle, in their next match at the MCG on Sunday.

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    I would be concerned if one of our players were playing 100% for four quarters. If they were they were playing at 100% they would not be up to afl standard.

    We are lacking in many departments at the moment. extra effort will help some of these areas.

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    They tried their guts out!!! Anyone who's played sport knows what it can be like! On a bad day,the harder you try, the worse it gets! It makes me sick to hear people say "TJ just wasn't interested". He gave his all. He's out of form, and (I hope, slightly, injured). His demeanour is easily misinterpreted. He's never going to look rushed, or shirtfront someone. He's got a certain style, and I don't want him to change! He's been missing targets, but he doesn't try the easy option. He goes for the difficult, highly constructve 50m. pinpoint pass. He needs confidence.

    It's all about confidence. We've got to give the boys a chance to get confidence back by really going all out attack! I have no doubt they're good enough when they believe in themselves.

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    I actually didn't have a problem with the endeavour of the players on Sunday. I didn't have a problem with their style post run and carry. But Danaher needs to give us a real forward. And drop The Flash who is out of touch.

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