Melbourne v West Coast Eagles, Round 9 2026
2026 AFLRound 9
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEL | 5.3 33 | 8.6 54 | 13.7 85 | 15.9 99 |
| WCE | 1.2 8 | 3.5 23 | 5.9 39 | 9.13 67 |
Marvel Stadium, MelbourneLead changes 1
Recap
Melbourne too strong for West Coast
Melbourne 15.9 (99) beat West Coast 9.13 (67) at Marvel Stadium in Round 9, a 32-point win.
Melbourne led at every change.
Jacob van Rooyen kicked five goals for Melbourne and Paddy Cross three; Jake Waterman kicked three for West Coast.
Max Gawn led the way with 21 disposals and a goal.
A run of eight straight goals across the first and second quarters turned a 7-point deficit into a 44-point lead.
Melbourne won the inside-50 count 58–47 and took 112 marks to 78.
In context
- Melbourne have now beaten West Coast 4 times in a row.
- West Coast’s 6th loss in a row.
- A career-high 11 marks for Blake Howes (previous best 10).
Best on ground
