AFTER a slow start to its ANZAC Day Eve clash with the Tigers, Melbourne lifted its pressure and gained control of the football in slippery conditions.
Through handball chains and an ability to deny Richmond of uncontested possessions, the Demons found a way to hit the scoreboard and run away with a 34-point win.
Take a look at some of the key figures from the match below.
Where it was won
Disposals:
Melbourne +95
Uncontested possessions:
Melbourne: +79
Handball receives:
Melbourne: +59
Uncontested marks:
Melbourne: +18
Disposal efficiency:
Melbourne: +8%
Time in possession:
Melbourne: 46% | Richmond: 36%
Missed tackles:
Melbourne: 4 | Richmond: 11
Scores from midfield turnovers:
Melbourne: 6.5 (41)| Richmond: 1.5 (11)
Goals per inside 50s:
Melbourne: +11%
Individual efforts
Christian Salem:
39 disposals @ 79% disposal efficiency, 21 handball receives, 8 rebound 50s, 7 marks, 786 metres gained
Christian Petracca:
38 disposals, 17 contested possessions, 11 score involvements, 10 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 7 tackles, 721 metres gained
Clayton Oliver:
36 disposals, 32 pressure acts, 17 contested possessions, 10 first possessions, 10 score involvements, 6 tackles
Jake Lever:
100% time on ground, 18 disposals, 14 possession gains, 11 contested possessions, 6 intercept marks, 5 rebound 50s
Luke Jackson:
18 disposals @ 100% disposals efficiency, 12 hit-outs, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 2 goals
Tom McDonald:
18 disposals, 10 contested possessions, 5 marks, 3 goals
