Hogan, Jones leads Demon resurgence as limp Tigers fold
Travis King April 24, 2015 10:24 PM
EMERGING star Jesse Hogan, rookie Aaron vandenBerg and captain Nathan Jones have inspired Melbourne to a gutsy 32-point triumph over Richmond, kicking-off the Anzac weekend in style and dealing an early blow to the stuttering Tigers' credentials as a genuine finals threat.
In their first Friday night match for nearly three years, the Demons rose to the occasion and built on their promising start to 2015 by securing their second win of the season, 12.11 (83) to 6.15 (51) at the MCG.
Hogan, the Dees' great hope up forward, showed why he is one of the most exciting talents in the game by outpointing the League's in-form defender, Alex Rance. The 20-year-old booted two goals and provided a strong marking presence, while first-year midfielder vandenBerg (13 tackles) and Jones outworked the Tigers' vaunted engine room in slippery conditions.
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But while the Dees are clearly developing under the guidance of coach Paul Roos and his host of experienced assistants, more questions will be asked of the Tigers.
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