Goals were kicked by Brad Green, with three coming in the third term. The skipper and fellow Tasmanian Jeremy Howe (three) combined for seven of Melbourne’s 12 goals. It was also a personal best for Howe.

 

Unanswered goals were kicked by Hawthorn, before Lynden Dunn kicked Melbourne’s first at the 19-minute mark of the opening quarter.  

 

Demons had single-figure disposals. Hawthorn had three.

 

Clearances were won by Brent Moloney - one shy of Hawthorn duo Max Bailey and Sam Mitchell, who had nine each.

 

Tackles were laid by Jordie McKenzie - a game-high.

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Disposals were collected by Nathan Jones - Melbourne’s best. Stef Martin was the only other Demon to have more than 20 touches. He had 21.  

 

Is the average losing margin against Hawthorn from two matches this season. The Demons lost their round two clash by 45 points.

 

Melbourne matches have now been played by Brad Green. He joins Jeff White on 236, after overtaking Brett Lovett (235).

 

Possessions were had by Melbourne, as opposed to Hawthorn’s 409.

 

Was the last time Melbourne defeated Hawthorn. The Demons have lost their past eight encounters against the Hawks.