sentences:  On 31 July 2012, the AFL's Integrity Officer, Brett Clothier, announced a full investigation into Melbourne's 2009 season regarding allegations that the Demons had "tanked" (set out to lose) games during the season to secure a priority draft-pick that year, available to clubs winning fewer than five games.Although the press had published such allegations previously, the investigation was prompted by specific statements from former player Brock McLean during a TV interview on On The Couch earlier in July 2012.Melbourne club officials, led by board chairman Don McLardy, vigorously denied the tanking allegations.