SOME of the numbers resulting from Melbourne’s 64-point loss against Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium

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Players combined for six of Melbourne’s eight goals. Jeremy Howe, Ricky Petterd and Jack Watts booted two majors each. Colin Sylvia and Jack Trengove kicked one goal apiece.

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Successive losses have now happened against Western Bulldogs.

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Players have made their debut for Melbourne this season. Sam Blease joined Luke Tapscott, Michael Evans, Daniel Nicholson, Max Gawn and Jeremy Howe as 2011 debutants. Blease became the 1281st player to represent Melbourne.

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Inside 50s were achieved by Ricky Petterd - the best for the Dees. Bulldog duo Ryan Griffen and Daniel Giansiracusa had match bests with eight each.

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Game-high tackles were laid by Tom Scully.

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Consecutive losses have now occurred at Etihad Stadium for the Demons. The last time Melbourne won at Docklands was round 19, 2007 against the Bulldogs.

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Contested possessions were had by Jordie McKenzie - second to only Bulldog Adam Cooney for the match.  

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Disposals were won by Jack Trengove - Melbourne's best.

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Hit outs were won by Melbourne. The Dogs had 43. Mark Jamar (39) and Stef Martin (15) combined for the majority against Bulldog Ben Hudson (30) and Liam Jones (seven).

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Matches have now been played by Brad Green. He moved to outright 10th position on Melbourne’s games record tally. Last round, he was equal with club great and now player development general manager Todd Viney.