In a seesawing contest, the lead changed 11 times before the Demons ultimately break Eagle hearts. Melbourne held sway for much of the night before West Coast got on top late in the third term and then stormed 16 points clear midway through the final term before Melbourne booted consecutive majors to put a scare through the 36,622-strong crowd.
Defender turned forward Tom McDonald was hero, booting his fifth goal – a clever snap – with just 24 seconds remaining on the clock and they held on from there.
Co-captain Jack Viney was sensational (38 disposals, nine clearances, one goal), especially during a blistering first quarter, but looked to be battling a shoulder injury and left the ground for treatment during the third term.
Dom Tyson was also brilliant with 33 possessions, while All-Australian ruckman Max Gawn returned from a hamstring injury to great effect with 42 hit-outs, 14 of those to advantage and two contested marks.
WEST Coast have lost a second home game in their last three starts at Domain Stadium, going down by three points in dramatic fashion in the final minute to a brave Melbourne outfit…
Source: Melbourne’s Tom McDonald breaks West Coast Eagles’ hearts with match-winning goal | Perth Now
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