PUTTING a smile on the face of gravely ill president Jimmy Stynes was as satisfying as the fact Melbourne had won its second consecutive game by disposing of Richmond in comfortable fashion yesterday, said Demons coach Dean Bailey.

Joining the cheer squad in the last quarter and congratulating players on the ground, Stynes, who is battling cancer, left the MCG after the match and is understood to have attended Epworth Hospital last night for more treatment.

Melbourne president Jim Stynes celebrates with the team at the MCG yesterday before returning to hospital for further treatment. Credit:Joe Armao

''I think it was exciting Jimmy Stynes was here,'' Bailey said of the significance of the victory. ''I knew he would turn up because he does go against doctors' advice more often than not, Jimmy.

''He's a remarkable bloke. The thing with Jimmy is he hasn't changed since he walked into the club. The battle he faces is just there [on the side] and he just keeps doing what he wants to do, Jimmy. He's a remarkable bloke.