MELBOURNE has kept its top-four chances alive with a 76-point thrashing of Port Adelaide on Saturday night.
The Demons kicked seven goals to one in the first quarter at Adelaide Oval and never looked back on their way to a 20.12 (132) to 8.8 (56) victory.
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Melbourne improved to 15-7 to be only percentage behind fourth-placed Hawthorn heading into the final round.
Kade Chandler and Bayley Fritsch both kicked four goals in the dominant win.
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01:17
Dees pick Power apart with ease
Bayley Fritsch and Matthew Jefferson continue the Demons' great form with these two efforts shortly after the main break
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00:42
Fireworks erupt after Dee’s stray arm floors milestone man
Jacob van Rooyen’s late contact on Aliir Aliir ignites a scuffle before the Power defender is helped from the field
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01:00
Chandler's dream start to game 100
Kade Chandler has the perfect start to his milestone game with two majors including a beautiful dribbling goal
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00:28
Big Power bump lays Demon flat
Dante Visentini lays a massive bump into an oncoming Caleb Windsor who springs to his feet after the incident
The only concern for Melbourne was forward Jacob van Rooyen catching Aliir Aliir high with a stray arm in an incident likely to draw Match Review scrutiny.
Power ruck Jordon Sweet (18 disposals, 25 hitouts and two goals) was good in his battle with Max Gawn (25 disposals and 22 hitouts), while Mitch Georgiades booted four majors.
More to come
PORT ADELAIDEÂ Â Â Â 1.2 Â Â 3.2 Â Â 6.6 Â Â Â Â 8.8 (56)
MELBOURNEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7.2 Â Â 9.3 Â Â 15.5 Â Â 20.12 (132)
GOALS
Port Adelaide: Georgiades 4, Sweet 2, Marshall, Durdin
Melbourne: Fritsch 4, Chandler 4, Jefferson 3, van Rooyen 2, Petty 2, Laurie 2, Windsor, Steele, Sparrow
