Round 19, 1978
North Melbourne vs Melbourne
Saturday 12 August
Venue: Arden Street
Attendance: 10,183
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| North Melbourne | 8.6 | 15.8 | 20.13 | 26.18.174 |
| Melbourne | 2.3 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.13.61 |
North Melbourne win by 113 points
Goalkickers: Ray Biffin 2, Andrew Moir 2, Ken Roberts 2, Gary Cooke 1, Steven Smith 1
Milestones:
Nil
Statistical categories led:
Biggest loss at Arden Street
Dennis Jones' horror rookie coaching season reached its nadir in a demolition at the hands of Ron Barassi and the Kangaroos.
Malcolm Blight kicked 8.5, and at half time the Roos were 15.8 and on their way to an all-time VFL record score. They didn't quite make it, but they did hold Melbourne to a single goal for the rest of the match and racked up what was then their highest score in a match.
Gary Baker was the only Demon to emerge from the day with any credit, taking 14 marks in the middle of the Kangaroo cavalcade. Moir and Wells were also listed in the Melbourne best.
Reserves
North Melbourne 25.18.168 d. Melbourne 6.4.40
Goals - Walters 2, Durnan 1, Seaton 1, Whitford 1, Woodman 1
Best - Woodman, Wallace, Seaton
Under 19s
North Melbourne 13.16.94 d. Melbourne 10.10.70
Goals - Bickford 3, Angelis 2, Mobbs 2, Boccabella 1, McGivern 1, McKaige 1
Best - McLean, Boccabella, Bickford
Lists
100 point losses
Highest Score Conceded
Media
Age - 14/08/1978
Football Record R20 1998