For the double chance, Pickett gets the Dees away in the opening 20 seconds. Brayshaw impactful in the middle early, Daniher goals from outside 50 to get the Lions on the board. The game getting fierce, Pickett with a banana from the pocket. Melbourne out to a commanding 31-point lead in the 1st. Pickett kicks another classy goal, Brown with a nice snap on goal as well. Pickett slots another, having quite a game. Everything going through for the Dees, they kick 7 on the trot and pretty much put the game to bed by the half, up 66. Their accuracy on goal absurd for the type of shots they're getting. They go on to win by 58 points and put themselves in strong position to claim 2nd spot with percentage. Melbourne won the hit-outs, +4 in clearances. Brisbane actually had more disposal, with 8 more inside 50's, but 8 less scoring shots. Pickett best afield, with an assist and 4 classy goals. Oliver 30 disposals, 13 clearances, 5 tackles and 578 metres gained. Lever 13 disposals, all effective and 9 intercepts. Petracca 23 disposals, 5 inside 50's, 2 goals and 2 assists. Fritsch and Brown combine for 7 straight goals.
3. (Melb) K. Pickett, 2. (Melb) C. Oliver, 1. (Melb) J. Lever.
3. (Melb) K. Pickett, 2. (Melb) C. Oliver, 1. (Melb) J. Lever.