CHECK out some of the numbers that came to the fore in round four
Melbourne 23.21 (159) d Gold Coast Suns 9.15 (69)
2
Wins have now occurred against 'new' teams since the competition expanded in 1987. The Demons lost to Brisbane and West Coast Eagles in 1987, Adelaide in 1991 and Port Adelaide in 1997 first-up. But Melbourne did defeat Fremantle in its inaugural clash in 1995.
13
Individual goalkickers were had by Melbourne. This included eight multiple goalscorers: Liam Jurrah 3, Cale Morton 3, Aaron Davey 2, Lynden Dunn 2, Brad Green 2, Mark Jamar 2, Jack Trengove 2 and Austin Wonaeamirri 2.
15
Scores were registered by Melbourne in the final term. The Demons kicked 8.7 to 1.4, doubling its lead in the finish.
21
Demons registered 10 disposals or more. Only Jack Watts, who didn’t come onto the ground until the final quarter, didn’t reach double figures. But he still had six touches in the last term.
29
Possessions were won by Jack Trengove - a career-best.
32
Game-high disposals were claimed by Brent Moloney. This included 13 touches in the first quarter and 23 by half-time.
90
Points is Dean Bailey’s greatest winning margin as coach. It eclipses his previous best win of 72 points achieved against Sydney Swans in round 17 last year.
159
Is the highest score kicked by Melbourne under coach Dean Bailey.
300
Career goals were notched up by Brad Green. His two goals gave him the triple-ton.
404
Disposals were amassed by Melbourne; Gold Coast had 319.
2
Wins have now occurred against 'new' teams since the competition expanded in 1987. The Demons lost to Brisbane and West Coast Eagles in 1987, Adelaide in 1991 and Port Adelaide in 1997 first-up. But Melbourne did defeat Fremantle in its inaugural clash in 1995.
13
Individual goalkickers were had by Melbourne. This included eight multiple goalscorers: Liam Jurrah 3, Cale Morton 3, Aaron Davey 2, Lynden Dunn 2, Brad Green 2, Mark Jamar 2, Jack Trengove 2 and Austin Wonaeamirri 2.
15
Scores were registered by Melbourne in the final term. The Demons kicked 8.7 to 1.4, doubling its lead in the finish.
21
Demons registered 10 disposals or more. Only Jack Watts, who didn’t come onto the ground until the final quarter, didn’t reach double figures. But he still had six touches in the last term.
29
Possessions were won by Jack Trengove - a career-best.
32
Game-high disposals were claimed by Brent Moloney. This included 13 touches in the first quarter and 23 by half-time.
90
Points is Dean Bailey’s greatest winning margin as coach. It eclipses his previous best win of 72 points achieved against Sydney Swans in round 17 last year.
159
Is the highest score kicked by Melbourne under coach Dean Bailey.
300
Career goals were notched up by Brad Green. His two goals gave him the triple-ton.
404
Disposals were amassed by Melbourne; Gold Coast had 319.
