The Demons hit back from last week's horror show with a whopping 83-point win over the Eagles. Most of the damage was done in the third quarter when they piled on ten goals - their largest tally in a quarter under embattled coach Simon Goodwin.
Breakdown
- Melbourne took an early 15-point lead over West Coast at quarter time. 15s
- Liam Ryan and Trent Rivers were involved in a head clash but both returned to play. 23s
- Jai Kully scored for Melbourne against his former club in his debut. 45s
- Melbourne achieved a 63-point lead at the final break, with ten goals in the third quarter. 56s
- Melbourne won by 83 points, and West Coast received their second wooden spoon in three seasons. 1m 21s