AFL LIVE: Young Eagle helped off after tackle from Roos star; Demons cruise to victory over Dons

Melbourne has kept its perfect MCG record alive after smashing Essendon by 45 points.

The Demons have now won eight matches at their home ground, and are starting to realistically eye off a top six finish. They sit 9-5 for the year to date.

Kysaiah Pickett was superb with 32 possessions, three goals and more than likely three Brownlow votes.

“We love playing at home,” Pickett told Fox Footy after the game. “We just love making our fans proud.