Overview

• Melbourne defeated North Melbourne 18.11 (119) to 12.11 (83) at the MCG in front of 35,844 fans.
• Jake Melksham kicked an equal career-best five goals to spearhead the Demons’ return to winning form.
• Christian Petracca collected 31 disposals and contributed a goal in a dominant midfield performance.
• Tom Sparrow suffered a concussion late in the match from a stray arm by Tristan Xerri and was taken off the ground on a stretcher.
• The win lifts Melbourne’s record to 6–11, securing pride for a side now out of finals contention; North drops to 4–12–1.