GWS has finally broken their MCG hoodoo with a 26-point win over Melbourne.
Coming into this game, the Giants had lost 14 of their past 16 games at the venue, but finally got over the line in a dominant performance.
The visitors held the Demons to one goal at half-time before the home side responded with a flurry of goals in the fourth term.
Here’s everything you need to know!
The Talking Point: Where to for Melbourne?
At half-time in this game, Melbourne had only kicked one goal.
Despite their last-quarter response, the Demons were beaten in disposals, inside 50s and contested possessions, among other stats.
After making it all the way to a preliminary final last year, Simon Goodwin's side look set to miss finals altogether after suffering their seventh loss of the season.
The Giants' will is unbreakable.#AFLDeesGiants pic.twitter.com/lLLrGCCKpR
— AFL (@AFL) May 26, 2019
The Star: Harry Himmelberg
GWS forward Harry Himmelberg kicked a career-high five goals in one of his best games of the year.
Himmelberg was clinical all day, taking seven marks and gathering 10 contested possessions to with his 18 disposals.
Himmelberg has a HimmelBAG! 5 goals to Harry!#AFLDeesGiants pic.twitter.com/xZzWekzVID
— AFL (@AFL) May 26, 2019
What’s next?
Melbourne takes on Adelaide on Saturday night up at TIO Stadium. When the two sides met last season, the Demons smashed the Crows by 91 points.
GWS will aim for their third straight win when they host the Gold Coast Suns on Saturday afternoon.
Full Score
Melbourne: 1.1, 1.3, 3.6, 10.8.(68)
GWS: 2.5, 6.8, 12.9, 14.10.(94)
GOALS
Melbourne: T McDonald 2, Baker 2, Hunt, Petracca, Garlett, Spargo, Stretch, Lockhart
GWS: Himmelberg 5, Cameron 3, Whitfield 2, Finlayson, Coniglio, Taylor, Kelly
BEST
Melbourne: Gawn, Harmes, Viney, Wagner, Stretch
GWS: Whitfield, Kelly, Taranto, Himmelberg, Shaw
Reports: Nil
Injuries: Salem (concussion) replaced in selected side by Charlie Spargo.