West Coast broke a 23-year MCG hoodoo against the Magpies and put themselves within percentage of top spot with a big win, but it came at a cost with Nic Naitanui injuring his 'good' knee. Naitanui took no part after half-time but his teammates rallied, taking control in the middle and kicking away to a 35-point victory. Jeremy McGovern was impassible in the backline with 12 marks and 22 possessions, and Jack Redden laid seven tackles to go along with 30 disposals