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Goals were kicked by Addam Maric - a career-best effort.

Goals were kicked by Melbourne in the first quarter. North Melbourne booted three majors, as the Demons led by 24 points.

 

Matches Melbourne has now lost in a row to North Melbourne. The last time the Demons defeated the Kangaroos was under former coach Neale Daniher in round 20, 2006.

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Of Melbourne’s 12 goals were kicked by four players - Liam Jurrah (three), Addam Maric (three), Michael Newton (two) and Ricky Petterd (two).

 

Tackles were made by Neville Jetta - a game-high. He was called up to the side on Friday, replacing Jack Trengove.

 

Centre hit outs were won by Stef Martin, who replaced the injured Mark Jamar. His opponent, for much of the match, Todd Goldstein had 12. Overall, Martin had 21 hit outs to Goldstein 30. North Melbourne won the hit outs 42 to 37.

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Goals were kicked by North Melbourne after quarter-time. The Demons booted just five.

Losses have now occurred for Melbourne in its past 20 matches at Etihad Stadium. The last time the Demons won at Docklands was round 19, 2007.

 

Disposals were collected by Nathan Jones - a team-high.

 

Points Melbourne led by in the first term after it kicked six of the opening six goals of the match.