North Melbourne
74
Match Complete
Essendon
92
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| 30:16 |  | J. Stringer | ||
| 27:46 | | Rushed | ||
| 26:24 |  | C. Hooker | ||
| 24:18 | | J. Stringer | ||
| 23:12 | | P. Wright | ||
| C. Zurhaar | | 21:25 | ||
| C. Taylor | | 19:43 | ||
| 17:55 | | J. Stringer | ||
| 17:27 | | A. Perkins | ||
| N. Larkey | | 11:19 | ||
| C. Taylor | | 9:24 | ||
| 3:57 | | B. Ham | ||
| 1:39 | | J. Stringer | ||
| 7.8 (50) | Third Quarter [+] | 8.10 (58) | ||
| 27:05 | | J. Stringer | ||
| 22:43 | | P. Wright | ||
| T. Xerri | | 19:01 | ||
| T. Xerri | | 17:54 | ||
| 16:15 | | D. Smith | ||
| 14:25 | | Rushed | ||
| 13:45 | | A. McDonald-Tipungwuti | ||
| J. Stephenson | | 12:22 | ||
| 11:36 | | D. Smith | ||
| N. Larkey | | 9:51 | ||
| 6:31 | | P. Wright | ||
| N. Larkey | | 4:50 | ||
| 3:01 | | C. Hooker | ||
| 6.4 (40) | Second Quarter [+] | 4.6 (30) | ||
| 25:57 | | W. Snelling | ||
| J. Mahony | | 23:10 | ||
| 19:13 | | Rushed | ||
| 17:29 | | D. Heppell | ||
| 14:37 | | S. Durham | ||
| 11:04 | | B. Ham | ||
| 9:17 | | S. Draper | ||
| N. Larkey | | 7:23 | ||
| 0:38 | | C. Hooker | ||
| 4.4 (28) | First Quarter [+] | 3.0 (18) | ||
| C. Lazzaro | | 29:09 | ||
| J. Stephenson | | 20:08 | ||
| T. Thomas | | 18:09 | ||
| L. McDonald | | 17:00 | ||
| 13:02 | | A. Perkins | ||
| T. Goldstein | | 11:07 | ||
| 7:06 | | M. Guelfi | ||
| 5:53 | | P. Wright | ||
| N. Larkey | | 3:15 | ||
| B. Scott | | 1:21 | ||
| B. Scott | | 0:21 | ||
The North Melbourne Kangaroos will hope to continue their vastly improved form against fierce rivals the Essendon Bombers, in an unusual location. Follow the action from the Gold Coast with live scores on The Roar from 12:35pm (AEST).
This match has been moved north due to the ongoing Victorian COVID-19 outbreak. It will also start earlier than the scheduled 1:10pm first bounce, to allow preparation for a later match at Metricon Stadium between Sydney and GWS.
The Roos have shown signs of a bright future this year under David Noble, nowhere more so than in their upset win over West Coast in Perth last week. Earlier this season, the Roos would have wilted at some point in the match, but showed tremendous heart to score their finest win in many a year.
They’ll be hard-pressed to repeat the dose this week, with heart and soul midfielder Ben Cunnington remaining in Melbourne for family reasons.
The Bombers can continue to stake a claim for a finals berth with a win here, though they’d need other results to go their way to finish the round in the top eight. Last week’s thumping win over Adelaide was just what the doctor ordered after three losses in four weeks.
Captain Dyson Heppell returns from injury, but improved midfielder Kyle Langford misses with a hamstring strain, while promising forward Harrison Jones’ season is in doubt with a foot injury.
Game information
Opening bounce: 12:35pm (AEST)
Venue: Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast
TV: Fox Footy
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Kangaroos $3.60, Bombers $1.29 (odds via PlayUp)
Teams
North Melbourne Kangaroos
B: 19 Josh Walker, 23 Ben McKay, 28 Kayne Turner
HB: 7 Jack Ziebell (c), 25 Robbie Tarrant, 43 Aaron Hall
C: 14 Trent Dumont, 12 Jy Simpkin, 11 Luke McDonald
HF: 2 Jaidyn Stephenson, 20 Nick Larkey, 9 Luke Davies-Uniacke
F: 1 Jack Mahony, 44 Cameron Zurhaar, 5 Curtis Taylor
FOL: 22 Todd Goldstein, 29 Will Phillips, 26 Tarryn Thomas
I/C: 8 Bailey Scott, 18 Shaun Atley, 35 Charlie Lazzaro, 38 Tristan Xerri
EMG: 15 Atu Bosenavulagi, 17 Lachie Young, 40 Eddie Ford, 42 Tom Campbell
IN: Charlie Lazzaro (R17 medical sub)
OUT: Ben Cunnington
Essendon Bombers
B: 15 Jayden Laverde, 17 James Stewart, 27 Mason Redman
HB: 19 Nick Hind, 14 Jordan Ridley, 21 Dyson Heppell (c)
C: 13 Nik Cox, 7 Zach Merrett, 35 Matt Guelfi
HF: 25 Jake Stringer, 26 Cale Hooker, 5 Devon Smith
F: 45 Alex Waterman, 20 Peter Wright, 43 Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
FOL: 2 Sam Draper, 3 Darcy Parish, 40 Will Snelling
I/C: 12 Tom Cutler, 16 Archie Perkins, 33 Brayden Ham, 42 Sam Durham
EMG: 8 Martin Gleeson, 24 Nick Bryan, 30 Brandon Zerk-Thatcher
IN: Dyson Heppell, Brayden Ham (R17 medical sub), Sam Durham (debut)
OUT: Harrison Jones, Kyle Langford, Martin Gleeson
Chanon
Roar Rookie
1dog
Roar Rookie
Maybe I’m getting soft in old age. I’ve called it all week though. It doesn’t matter where the Pies or Blues are placed on the ladder. It’s always a 50/50 game
Col from Brissie
Roar Guru
They say he played 3 qtrs, kicked 1 goal and looked fit and strong.
How did Charlie go
He walked out yesterday never be seen again he’s the real rocket man :laughing:
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Your being :laughing: nice
1dog
Roar Rookie
I just wished my best friend Thom 3am was around to celebrate with us
Col from Brissie
Roar Guru
A good day for Blues supporters. A win against the pies & Charlie played for 3 quarters in a scratch match.
Kevo
Roar Rookie
Congratulations Blues. Things were looking ominous in the second quarter. Had a strong feeling SOS was going to be a factor today - Spirit of Sergie. Pies need to continue with the youth.
He smacked them last week after win what’s he going do after loss
1dog
Roar Rookie
Honestly the only reason I wanted the Blues to not win for. Though if the pies had won by 420 gazillon we’d get the same story
1dog
Roar Rookie
Happy with that win. Could have gone either way.
1dog
Roar Rookie
Could have gone either way. Happy it went our way fittingly
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Top stuff 1dog fabulous win!
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Title ‘Black & White Carcass’
1dog
Roar Rookie
:laughing:
Chanon
Roar Rookie
No probs with that scenario if you can replicate that urgency in your play each week you could still make 8.still a chance!
Will happen
At least Collingwood supporters got something look forward too tomorrow Ziggy lezdust article should be a ripper
PeteB
Roar Rookie
My main objective now is for the Blues to finish above Freo :laughing: