MELBOURNE is within touching distance of top spot in the McClelland Trophy race, requiring a change of three ladder positions with respect to Geelong to take top spot.

The combined AFL and AFLW trophy ranks sides following the completion of the season with top spot earning 18 points and bottom position just one.

Melbourne finished in ninth position after the AFL season after bowing out following the wildcard round. Teams exiting finals in the same round are positioned with respect to their home and away records. 

With the Demons now in second position following Round 8 of the AFLW season, the club sits in fourth position on the McClelland table.

The Demons need to improve by one position with respect to Sydney and Fremantle and three positions to Geelong to take out top spot.

See the current standings below.