Melbourne's start to the year is third best record after Round 9, since 1908 behind:
Roosters (1996) - 9 wins - For 279, Against 68, Pts Diff 211
Manly (1995) - 9 wins - For 286, Against 80, Pts Diff 206
Melbourne (2012) - 9 wins - For 286, Against 109, Pts Diff 177
Souths (1909) - 9 Wins - For 210, Against 36, Pts Diff 174
St.George (1959) - 9 wins - For 226, Against 70, Pts Diff 156
Newcastle (1995) - 9 wins - For 289, Against 134, Pts Diff 155
Easts (1931) - 9 Wins - For 193, Against 72, Pts Diff 121
Canberra (1995) - 9 Wins - For 213, Against 93, Pts Diff 120
Wests (1934) - 9 wins - For 173, Against 81, Pts Diff 92
Wests (1930) - 9 wins - For 153, Against 63, Pts Diff 90
Balmain (1966) - 9 wins - For 171, Against 112, Pts Diff 59
Wests (1952) - 9 wins - For 193, Against 136, Pts Diff 57