Overview
- Melbourne beat West Coast 15.9 (99) to 9.13 (67) at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, a 32-point win that moved the Demons to 6-3.
- Jacob van Rooyen kicked five goals and Paddy Cross added three as Melbourne found free targets near goal with quick transition.
- Andy Moniz-Wakefield, a late inclusion for the ill Daniel Turner, played his first AFL game in 646 days and kicked his first career goal.
- West Coast defender Harry Edwards was ruled out after a first-quarter SCAT concussion test, marking his third head knock of the year.
- Melbourne’s edge in disposals, tackles and marks underpinned control of the game and left West Coast with a 10th straight loss at the venue.