1 - Supergoal was kicked by Addam Maric. He also kicked two six-pointers to continue his impressive start to the season. In the opening NAB Cup match, Maric kicked two goals against Adelaide.

2 - Official matches are now under the belt for rookie Michael Evans, who again showed some good glimpses with 10 touches. He was the only Melbourne rookie playing against Essendon.

5 - Years since Melbourne made the second round of the NAB Cup. The last time the Demons made it through to the second round was 2006.

6 - Tackles were laid by Lynden Dunn.

8 - Was the combined number of inside 50s/rebounds had by Colin Sylvia. He had five inside 50s and three rebounds.

9 - Jack Grimes had nine rebound 50s - a match-high.
 

10 - Contested possessions were won by Grimes - a team-best.  

25 - Disposals were won by Grimes - easily the best by a Demon. Jack Trengove with 19 touches was next best.

26 - Hit outs were won by Mark Jamar.

32 - Players were used by Melbourne in its three NAB Cup matches. For varying reasons, Troy Davis, Jack Fitzpatrick, James Frawley, Max Gawn, Jordan Gysberts, Jordie McKenzie, Cale Morton, Ricky Petterd, Luke Tapscott, Austin Wonaeamirri, Robert Campbell, Cameron Johnston, Kelvin Lawrence and Michael Newton did not play.