INSPIRATIONAL co-captain Nathan Jones has led Melbourne to its first win for the season, the Demons breaking through in round four to defeat Sydney by 22 points. 

Jones, playing primarily on the wing, kicked three goals and had 21 disposals in the 15.10 (100) to 11.12 (78) win at the SCG.

He converted an important set-shot at the 20-minute mark of the final term, pushing the margin to 16 points when the Swans had been threatening.

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It was a disappointing match for Sydney, which now sits on one win and three losses after leading comfortably by 22 points in the second quarter.

The last time Melbourne defeated the Swans was round 17 in 2010; the only players remaining from that match being Jones and Swans pair Josh Kennedy and Kieren Jack. It is also the first time Lance Franklin has lost to Melbourne in 16 meetings.

Sydney had the first three shots of the game but only managed a rushed behind, before an unopposed Christian Petracca showed his class with a seemingly casual goal from 50 metres.