A SHOWING of solidarity is imperative for the Demons following the recent losses of David Neitz and Russell Robertson, according to young midfielder Clint Bartram.

Bartram, 20, admitted the retirement of the club's captain two weeks ago and the season-ending injury sustained by Robertson during Melbourne's 79-point loss to St Kilda on Sunday have rocked the playing group.

But, he said a steely resolve to remain united, which even involved the players booting the coaching staff out of their post-match meeting, is what will carry the club through these troubled times.