HERE are some of the numbers emerging from Melbourne’s eight-point loss to Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval

Port Adelaide 17.10 (112) d Melbourne 15.14 (104)

1

AFL match has been played at Adelaide Oval. The clash between Port Adelaide and Melbourne was the first time a match for premiership points has been played at the famous South Australian venue. 

2

Goals were kicked by Jordie McKenzie - his only majors for the season. It was the first time he has booted multiple goals in a match.

6

Listed players did not play for Melbourne in 2010: Robbie Campbell, Lucas Cook, Troy Davis, Cameron Johnston, Kelvin Lawrence and Jake Spencer. The Demons used 40 players for the season, with Jack Fitzpatrick becoming the 40^th with his senior debut this round.

Matches were achieved by only three Melbourne players in 2011 - Nathan Jones, Brent Moloney and Jack Watts.

26

Touches were claimed by Matthew Bate - his best effort for the season.

35

Game-high disposals were amassed by Brent Moloney.  

40

Hit outs from Mark Jamar represented an equal career-best effort. He also had 40 hit outs against Adelaide in round seven.

 

Stef Martin played his 50^th match against Port Adelaide. He booted two goals.

 

Disposals were accumulated by Nathan Jones in 2011. He collected 23 against Port Adelaide, giving him more than 500 touches for the season.

1283

Jack Fitzpatrick became the 1283^rd player to represent Melbourne, when he made his AFL debut against Port Adelaide.