MELBOURNE’S Round 3 win had some similarities to the week before.
The Giants kicked four consecutive goals in the first term, before the Demons wrestled back the momentum and controlled most aspects of the game after quarter-time.
Take a look at some of the key figures from the clash at Manuka Oval below.
Where it was won
Disposals:
Melbourne +18
Contested possessions:
Melbourne: +20
First possessions:
Melbourne: +10
Clearances:
Melbourne: +6
Tackles:
Melbourne: +9
Tackles inside 50:
Melbourne: 17 | GWS: 4
Uncontested marks:
Melbourne: +11
Marks from opposition kicks:
Melbourne: 20 | GWS: 12
Time in possession:
Melbourne: 45% | GWS: 37%
Inside 50s:
Melbourne: 66| GWS: 48
Scores per inside 50s:
Melbourne: +13%
Metres gained from midfield stoppages:
Melbourne: 866m | GWS: 573m
Forward half possession gains:
Melbourne: 37 | GWS: 15
Individual efforts
Ed Langdon:
904 metres gained, 10 inside 50s
Max Gawn:
28 hit-outs, 13 contested possessions, 9 score involvements
Jack Viney:
26 pressure acts, 8 tackles, 8 clearances, 7 loose ball gets
Christian Salem:
22 disposals @ 91% efficiency
Luke Jackson:
15 disposals (career-high), 11 contested possessions
Jake Lever:
100% time on ground, 22 disposals, 16 possession gains, 6 rebound 50s, 5 intercept marks
Kysaiah Pickett:
4 goals