Goals were kicked by Jeremy Howe. He was the equal leading goalkicker for the match, along with West Coast's Mark LeCras and Mark Nicoski.

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Losses in a row have now occurred for the Demons. It’s the first time this year Melbourne has lost this many consecutively. But the Demons have lost against Hawthorn, Geelong, Carlton and West Coast - four of the top five teams.

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Successive goals were kicked by West Coast from the 13-minute mark of the opening term until the 20-minute mark of the second quarter.  

Melbourne players had 20 disposals or more. West Coast had four, including Andrew Gaff, who was the only player to have 30 or more touches. He finished with 33.

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Rebound 50s were had by James Frawley - a match-high.

 

Consecutive matches have now been lost by Melbourne at Etihad Stadium. The last time the Demons won at Docklands was in round 19, 2007 against Western Bulldogs.

Disposals were collected by James Frawley - a team and personal best by the key defender.

 

Hit outs were won by Mark Jamar. West Coast’s Dean Cox had 21. Overall, Melbourne won the hit outs 42 to 32.

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Points were kicked by the Demons in the third quarter. The Eagles booted 18.

 

Contested possessions were won by Melbourne. West Coast had 134.