A stellar start from Brisbane back flanker Keidean Coleman has played a crucial part in his side's fightback against Melbourne at the MCG on Friday.

Coleman surveyed the area around 70 metres from Dees' goal and showed poise with each touch, often providing the outlet.

The 23-year-old has carved out a reputation as an effective kick and rarely looking flustered with the ball.

He played a major role in Brisbane's fightback, notably though providing or applying a switch kick coming out of their back half through the second term.

Coleman collected 12 touches before the main break.

After an injury scare early on, Charlie Cameron showed no signs of a knee injury with a huge grab.

He had started the second term with a limp after hyperextending his knee minutes from the quarter time.

Cameron came into the game with 12 goals from his previous five games.

Kysaiah Pickett jumped onto Melbourne scoresheet early with a slick kick as Melbourne built a big lead early in the contest.

He slowed down a touch through the second quarter, though has looked dangerous with the ball inside fifty.

Steven May remains among the finest one-on-one players in the league and looks threatening down back for the Dees without contributing as much as he might like so far.

Brisbane staged a comeback to lead Melbourne 8.4 (52), 8.3 (51) at halftime.