Melbourne have overcome injured captain Max Gawn's absence and given their AFL finals hopes a huge boost with a stirring 17-point upset of Essendon.
As Gawn watched on with a chipped fibula, the Demons relished the wet conditions and kicked 41 points clear during the final term before withstanding a late challenge in their 13.6 (84) to 10.7 (67) victory at the MCG on Saturday.
