Melbourne coach Steven King is refusing to let his playing group get sucked into the media attention surrounding former Demon and Gold Coast midfielder Christian Petracca. The Suns utility has made headlines throughout the week for a verbal altercation with young teammate Leo Lombard in the team’s loss to Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. Camera Icon Leo Lombard and Christian Petracca exchange words. Credit: FOX SPORTSPetracca never played under King, but the first-year Demons coach had nothing but praise for the midfielder on Wednesday morning. King said he “hadn’t mentioned” the effect of Petracca going up against his former side.