It was a convincing win from the Demons and they have edged closer to the top eight, defeating the Swans by 78 at the MCG.

Melbourne captain Max Gawn joined 3AW Football post-game and was full of praise for his superstar teammate Christian Petracca after his 200th.

“Incredible talent and inspirational leader,” Gawn said on 3AW Football.

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“He brings the old boys up, me and Steven May wanted to punch a wall when we were 0-5 and Trac has a smile on his face and gets us going.”

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