IT WAS A ONE-SIDED affair on Saturday night, with the Demons controlling most aspects of the game against Collingwood.

Running away 56-point winners, Melbourne was the better side in a number of key areas at The Gabba, as reflected by the stat sheet.

Here are some of the figures which helped shape the contest in Round 12.

Around the ground

Uncontested marks:

Melbourne: 81 | Collingwood: 52

Scores from turnovers:

Melbourne: 10.3 | Collingwood: 3.6

Chains from defensive 50:

Melbourne: 22 | Collingwood: 6

Hit-outs:

Braydon Preuss: 24 | Brodie Grundy: 35

Metres gained from midfield ball ups and throw ins:

Melbourne: 817m | Collingwood: 337m

Braydon Preuss negated the influence of Brodie Grundy around the ground, and while the Pies were the better clearance side, the Demons’ hunger around the ball was telling.

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RD 12 | Charlie Spargo post-match

We speak to Charlie Spargo after a great win at the Gabba

Going forward

Inside 50s:

Melbourne: 40 | Collingwood: 41

Inside 50 efficiency:

Melbourne: 50% | Collingwood: 32%

Marks inside 50:

Melbourne: 12 | Collingwood: 7

Opposition intercept marks inside 50:

Melbourne (conceded): 1

Set shot accuracy:

Melbourne: 10.1

Goals from fall of ball in second term:

Melbourne: 3.0

Against a side averaging just 49 points against this season, Melbourne was able to go forward efficiently and boot 16 goals.

The fast start

Scores:

Melbourne: 3.3 | Collingwood: 1.1

Scores per inside 50:

Melbourne: 75% | Collingwood: 20%

Uncontested possessions:

Melbourne: 60 | Collingwood: 33

Disposals:

Melbourne: 90 | Collingwood: 69

Disposal efficiency:

Melbourne: 77% | Collingwood: 65%

Time in possession:

Melbourne: 47% | Collingwood: 35%

Getting a jump on Collingwood was crucial, and controlling possession of the ball in the first quarter allowed the Dees to do just that.

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RD 12 | Simon Goodwin post-match

Simon Goodwin speaks to the media after a great win at the Gabba

Individual efforts

Christian Petracca:

Contested possessions: 15 (game-high)

Loose ball gets: 8 (game-high)

Metres gained: 505m (team-high)

Score involvements: 7 (equal game-high)

 

Clayton Oliver:

Clearances: 8 (equal game-high)

Centre clearances: 5 (game-high)

Jake Melksham:

Inside 50s: 8 (game-high)

Michael Hibberd:

Intercept possessions: 9 (equal game-high)

Jack Viney:

Pressure acts: 32 (game-high)

Christian Salem:

Marks: 10 (game-high)

Charlie Spargo:

Goals: 3 (game-high/personal best)