Premise: MELBOURNE will look to avoid stumbling against Carlton, just as it did in late 2016, when the rivals clash in Round 2 at the MCG. Melbourne's slim finals chances were dashed by the Blues in Round 22 last season but after a season-opening win against St Kilda, hopes are high at Demonland. The Demons have only won their first two games of the season twice since 1995. LIVE stream every game of every round of the 2017 Toyota AFL Premiership Season on FOX SPORTS. Get your free 2-week FOXTEL PLAY trial and start watching in minutes. SIGN UP NOW >> Follow the action in our live blog!
Hypothesis: The demons hope to beat the blues this year after being defeated for all but 2 first seasonal games since 1995