
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin will keep his ruck options open for a crucial battle with Fremantle after his back-up brigade stood tall in the absence of injured captain Max Gawn.
Jacob van Rooyen and Harry Petty took the fight to Essendon's Sam Draper, both playing important roles in the Demons' 13.6 (84) to 10.7 (67) win at the MCG on Saturday night.