Round nine: by the numbers
Find out some of the numbers from Melbourne’s 20-point loss against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium
Find out some of the numbers from Melbourne’s 20-point loss against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium
St Kilda 16.10 (106) d Melbourne 13.8 (86), Etihad Stadium
5
Goalkickers contributed to Melbourne’s 13 goals - Liam Jurrah (three), Brad Green (two), Addam Maric (two), Michael Newton (two) and Jack Watts (two). Jordan Gysberts and Ricky Petterd kicked one goal each.
6
Consecutive losses have now occurred against St Kilda. The last time the Demons defeated the Saints was the second elimination final in 2006.
9
Inside 50s were had by Brent Moloney, who also finished with 25 touches.
17
Losses have now happened from Melbourne’s past 19 outings at Etihad Stadium. The last time the Demons won at Docklands was in round 19, 2007 against Western Bulldogs.
22
Touches were a career-high for defender Matthew Warnock.
27
Possessions were gained by Michael Evans on debut. He also had seven inside 50s and laid five tackles.
31
Team-high disposals were collected by Nathan Jones.
36
Hit outs were won by Stef Martin - a career-best. He also took the honours with 11 centre hit outs and a game-best seven clearances.
38
Touches were had by St Kilda midfielder Leigh Montagna. In his past four matches against the Demons, Montagna has collected 137 disposals, at an average of 34.25.
412
Disposals were accumulated by Melbourne; St Kilda had 405. The Demons also won the contested possession count with 142 to 136.