SUNDAY’S clash at Blundstone Arena was a tale of two halves.
North Melbourne brought the pressure early and took a 19-point lead into the main break, but the Demons were able to get things back on their terms, kicking 10 of the last 12 goals of the match.
Take a look at some of the key figures from Melbourne’s Round 7 win below.
First half struggles
Disposals:
Melbourne -41
Contested ball:
Melbourne: -8
Uncontested ball:
Melbourne: -36
Uncontested marks:
Melbourne: -21
Stoppage scores:
Melbourne: -24 points
Inside 50s:
Melbourne: -7
Scores per inside 50:
North Melbourne: 46%
Second half dominance
Disposals:
Melbourne +49
Contested ball:
Melbourne: +8
Uncontested ball:
Melbourne: +52
Uncontested marks:
Melbourne: +34
Stoppage scores:
Melbourne: +24 points
Inside 50s:
Melbourne: +8
Scores per inside 50:
North Melbourne: 19%
Individual efforts
Bayley Fritsch:
6 goals, 6 marks
James Jordon:
20 disposals @ 90% disposal efficiency, 7 tackles, 7 score involvements, 4 clearances
Luke Jackson:
22 disposals @ 82% disposal efficiency, 7 hit-outs, 6 score involvements
Christian Petracca:
9 inside 50s, 8 clearances, 8 score involvements
Steven May:
552 metres gained, 21 kicks, 14 marks, 8 rebound 50s, 100% time on ground
Clayton Oliver:
25 disposals, 17 contested possessions, 8 first possessions, 7 clearances
