Max Gawn and Jack Viney with coach Simon Goodwin at Melbourne's official photo day on February 18, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos

PREMIERSHIP captain Max Gawn will remain at the helm of Melbourne for 2022, with Jack Viney named as his vice-captain.

It is the same two-man leadership structure as last season, which took the Demons to a drought-breaking flag.

Despite having only two official leaders, the club said it would continue to lean on a variety of other players to help drive the group forward.

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Gawn, who took on the captaincy in 2020, will continue into his third year in the role, having led the side in 39 games including last year's premiership win.

He is a five-time Therabody AFL All-Australian and two-time best and fairest winner.

Simon Goodwin and Max Gawn lift the 2021 premiership cup. Picture: AFL Photos

After gaining three years of experience as a co-captain alongside Nathan Jones, Viney has developed his skills to complement Gawn as his deputy.

The 27-year-old was an integral part of Melbourne's engine room last season alongside Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver, averaging more than 22 disposals per game.