Melbourne recruit Jack Steele has had his say on North Melbourne’s captain Nick Larkey’s form slump.

Melbourne ran out winners by 16 points and held Larkey goalless; Steele says he needs to remain positive.

“It’s not a great experience when you’re not going well,” Steele said on 3AW Football.

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“You take it home with you and carry it with you.

“My message to Nick Larkey would be to hang in there.”

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