North Melbourne
112
Match Complete
St Kilda
73
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| 28:18 |  | H. Clark | ||
| N. Larkey |  | 27:14 | ||
| 22:38 | | J. Bruce | ||
| N. Larkey | | 20:17 | ||
| 18:01 | | J. Bruce | ||
| 13:44 | | T. Membrey | ||
| Rushed | | 12:47 | ||
| C. Zurhaar | | 12:25 | ||
| B. Brown | | 9:30 | ||
| 8:36 | | Rushed | ||
| C. Zurhaar | | 6:38 | ||
| B. Brown | | 4:46 | ||
| 13.7 (85) | Third Quarter [+] | 8.5 (53) | ||
| T. Thomas | | 18:08 | ||
| B. Brown | | 14:35 | ||
| 12:19 | | N. Hind | ||
| C. Zurhaar | | 10:29 | ||
| 8:50 | | J. Sinclair | ||
| P. Ahern | | 6:14 | ||
| 10.6 (66) | Second Quarter [+] | 8.3 (51) | ||
| B. Brown | | 33:13 | ||
| 2:51 | | J. Gresham | ||
| 0:35 | | R. Marshall | ||
| 28:44 | | J. Bruce | ||
| J. Ziebell | | 26:26 | ||
| J. Polec | | 22:15 | ||
| 18:26 | | T. Membrey | ||
| 15:05 | | N. Hind | ||
| 10:37 | | B. Acres | ||
| 9:50 | | Rushed | ||
| 8:28 | | J. Bruce | ||
| 3:39 | | J. Bruce | ||
| N. Larkey | | 2:00 | ||
| 7.5 (47) | First Quarter [+] | 1.1 (7) | ||
| N. Larkey | | 29:07 | ||
| C. Zurhaar | | 25:23 | ||
| N. Larkey | | 23:16 | ||
| T. Thomas | | 21:47 | ||
| B. Cunnington | | 19:47 | ||
| 18:20 | | B. Long | ||
| C. Zurhaar | | 16:58 | ||
| C. Zurhaar | | 15:53 | ||
| P. Ahern | | 15:00 | ||
| C. Zurhaar | | 13:43 | ||
| 10:02 | | J. Bruce | ||
| C. Zurhaar | | 8:06 | ||
| J. Ziebell | | 6:32 | ||
| J. Simpkin | | 1:24 | ||
The North Melbourne Kangaroos welcome the struggling St Kilda Saints to Blundstone Arena today. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 3:20pm (AEST).
Rhyce Shaw has North Melbourne humming at the moment. After what was a horrendous start to the season for North, since Brad Scott has departed, the Kangaroos look a completely different outfit.
North Melbourne have accumulated six wins from 14 matches in 2019, which still leaves them with a bit of work if they wish to play finals, but they are definitely now in the discussion.
However, it won’t take much for that type of discussion to end, as there is very little room for error.
The Kangaroos are coming off a 44-point win over the Collingwood Magpies, which highlights just how big a change there has been in North Melbourne’s attitude and style of play over the past few weeks.
Ben Cunnington had a terrific night for the Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium last weekend, as the midfielder accumulated 37 possessions. Jy Simpkin was also impressive, as the youngster found the ball 30 times.
Jack Ziebell booted three majors, which went a long way in regards to North breaking the Magpies. Luke Davies-Uniacke and Kayne Turner both kicked two majors each, also.
In team news this week for the Kangaroos, Paul Ahern comes in for the injured Kyron Hayden.
As for the Saints, the promising start they had to the 2019 season has now evaporated.
The Saints have accumulated six wins from 14 matches, which technically still puts them in the hunt for finals, but they aren’t playing well enough when it matters most.
They are coming off a 33-point loss to the Richmond Tigers, which took place at Marvel Stadium last weekend.
Seb Ross was the pick of the St Kilda midfield, as he accumulated 27 disposals for the match. Jack Billings was also good, as he finished the game with 26 possessions.
Josh Bruce was good in front of goal, as the forward booted three majors for the game. Nick Hind was also sharp, as he kicked two majors for the game.
In team news this week for the Saints, Jack Newnes replaces Dan Hannebery, who is being rested.
Prediction
With it being down in Tasmania and North Melbourne playing some decent footy at the minute, they should get a comfortable victory.
Kangaroos by 24 points.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 3:20pm (AEST).
Game Information
When: 3:20pm (AEST)
Where: Blundstone Arena, Hobart
TV: Channel 7 and Fox Footy
Betting: Kangaroos $1.28, Saints $3.60
North Melbourne Kangaroos
B: Williams, Thompson, Durdin
HB: Pittard, Tarrant, McDonald
C: Dumont, Anderson, Polec
HF: Thomas, Wood, Atley
F: Zurhaar, Brown, Simpkin
FOLL: Goldstein, Cunnington, Ziebell
INT: Davies-Uniacke, Ahern, Larkey, Turner
St Kilda Saints
B: Coffield, Carlisle, Savage
HB: Wilkie, Battle, Clark
C: Billings, Ross, Hannebery
HF: Hind, Bruce, Sinclair
F: Gresham, Membrey, Long
FOLL: Marshall, Dunstan, Steele
INT: Newnes, Paton, Parker, McKenzie
Goalsonly
Roar Rookie
Yes footy's always good. Doesn't mean it couldn't be better. Two thirds of the teams can't crack a dozen big ones. I suppose that's average but it's not a lot to cheer about. Good round though bless em all. Port and West coast eh? Gee I better rush out and get foxtel.
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
Thanks for joining me everyone. I hope you enjoyed the call!
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
North Melbourne have defeated St Kilda by 39 points at Blundstone Arena to keep their finals hopes alive. The Kangaroos dominated for the majority of the game, and it showed come the final score. Jy Simpkin was immense in the midfield for North Melbourne, as he finished with 36 disposals for the game. Since Rhyce Shaw has taken over, he is a player that has definitely gone up another level. Cameron Zurhaar and Nick Larkey both kicked five majors each, which went a long way in regards to North winning the game. As for the Saints, their season appears to be over after another heavy loss. Jack Billings was decent, as the midfielder finished the game with 35 disposals. Josh Bruce was the best for the Saints, as the forward booted six majors. North Melbourne: 17.10 = 112 St Kilda: 11.7 = 73
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Brad Scott, what have you walked away from?
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GAME OVER! North Melbourne: 17.10 = 112 St Kilda: 11.7 = 73
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Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
BEHIND! 00:27' - Clark was at the front of the contest, he won the ball, and he snapped wide. A minor for the Saints. North Melbourne: 112 St Kilda: 73
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL! 00:43' - Larkey marks in the goal square, and he converts on the set shot for North. That is his fifth for the game! North Melbourne: 112 St Kilda: 72
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Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL! 03:55' - St Kilda move the ball swiftly, and it ends with Bruce marking inside 50. He goes back on the set shot, and he converts for the Saints. North Melbourne: 106 St Kilda: 72
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Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL! 05:13' - Wood tees up Larkey, and the forward marks 30 out from goal. He goes back on the set shot, and he converts for North! North Melbourne: 106 St Kilda: 66
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Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL! 06:42' - Pittard dropped the mark down back, which results in Bruce strolling into an open goal. The Saints get another back. North Melbourne: 100 St Kilda: 66
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Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
GOAL! 08:57' - Membrey marks inside 50 as he was all by himself, and he converts on the set shot for the Saints. North Melbourne: 100 St Kilda: 60
Lachlan Ballingall
Roar Guru
BEHIND! 09:50' - A rushed behind in North's favour. North Melbourne: 100 St Kilda: 54
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