CHECK out some of the numbers resulting from Melbourne’s 27-point win over Richmond at the MCG
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Successive Melbourne victories have now occurred for the first time since rounds three and four, when Melbourne defeated Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns respectively.
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Consecutive wins have now happened against Richmond. The Demons have not lost against the Tigers since round 18, 2009.
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Of Melbourne’s eight goalkickers booted multiple goals: Brad Green, Jack Trengove and Jack Watts kicked three goals each, while Nathan Jones, Liam Jurrah and Stef Martin chipped in with two apiece. Jeremy Howe and Colin Sylvia booted one goal each.
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Goals were registered by Melbourne in the opening term. This included six in a row from the 17-minute mark until the 31-minute mark. The Demons led by 20 points at the first break, after the Tigers kicked three of the first four goals.
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Scores were registered by Melbourne in the third quarter - its best effort in a term. But it produced 2.10.
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Tackles were laid by Ricky Petterd - a career-best. His previous best was six in 43 AFL matches. The Demons laid 88 tackles for the match.
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Disposals were had by Brent Moloney - a game-high. This included 21 kicks and nine handballs. He also had 15 contested possessions. Moloney also had 11 inside 50s.
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Hit outs were won by Melbourne. The Tigers had 29. Mark Jamar finished with 27 and Stef Martin had 17. Andrew Browne led the way for Richmond with 23.
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Disposals have been accumulated by Tom Scully in his past four matches back from injury. He notched up 24 touches up his return, then 29, 26 and 26 against the Tigers. Scully is now averaging 26.25 disposals this season.
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Matches have now been played by skipper Brad Green. He is now equal 10th on Melbourne’s all-time games record list, along with club great and now general manager of player development Todd Viney.
