Game 1: Melbourne 7.1.6 (82) def Carlton 2.5.4 (54)
Game 2: Melbourne 1.9.6 (70) def North Melbourne 3.2.4 (46)
Grand Final: Melbourne 3.3.8 (56) def Hawthorn 1.5.6 (46)
Jake Melksham was the story of the night for the Demons, booting six goals across the three matches – including five from long-range. He lit up Etihad Stadium with back-to-back 'Zooper goals' in the opening match and clearly had his kicking boots on. He was well-supported in attack by Tom McDonald, whose set shot kicking was accurate. Young star Christian Petracca was well-suited to the game in the midfield and provided a highlight when he swung onto his right foot to convert from 45m on the boundary in the opening match. While defence was the Dees' priority, they looked slick and creative with the ball and played the new format with dare. Oskar Baker, Dion Johnstone and Charlie Spargo didn't see any game time.