Melbourne is trying to reclaim top spot on the ladder while West Coast hopes to firm up its spot in the eight, and a third-quarter burst saw the Demons in a commanding position.
The Eagles (10-9, 95.9%) will be in the eight tonight no matter what, but need to win one – and maybe two – of their last three games to play finals, and have Fremantle and Brisbane to come over the final fortnight.
The Demons (14-4-1, 131.5%) will guarantee themselves a top four finish with a win tonight, and can cash in on upset losses by Geelong and the Western Bulldogs earlier this round to regain first place.
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