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-Roos make statement... so is this a 'turning point'?
-'Tells the story': JFH cops brutal treatment
-Injury to Port gun further sours loss
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Kicking the same number of goals in each of V/AFL career games 1 through 4
0 goals
4261 players

1 goal
34 players

2 goals
Kevin Collins
Jesse Hogan
Bruce Lake
Tom Wraith

3 goals
COOPER TREMBATH

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2026 Round 1 - North Melbourne v Port Adelaide
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#AFLNorthPower Roos jump all over Port Adelaide. Full Time North Melbourne 113 defeat Port Adelaide 67

OFFICIAL. It’s the year of the Roos!
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33’50” HT@Marvel North 3.4 8.5 (53): C.Zurhaar 2; N.Larkey, D.Stephens, C.Trembath, C.Comben, C.McKercher, Z.Duursma; Port 2.2 4.4 (28): D.Byrne-Jones,* M.Georgiades, J.Whitlock, M.Bergman

Second quarter player stats headed by Roo Harry Sheezel (43AF) and Portsman Conor Rozee (40AF)

First half player stats headed by Stephens (81AF), Sheezel (72), and Rozee (65)

North in unfamiliar territory on the second rung of the live ladder (189.3%) while Port are in 16th (52.8%). Only Dees (17th & up next against Saints) and Eagles (18th up later against Suns) yet to play

28’13” HT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.4 8.5 (53): C.Zurhaar 2; N.Larkey, D.Stephens, C.Trembath, C.Comben, C.McKercher, Z.Duursma;
@portadelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 4.4 (28): D.Byrne-Jones,* M.Georgiades, J.Whitlock, M.Bergman
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28’13” QT@Marvel North 3.4 (22): N.Larkey 22’; C.Zurhaar 24’, 27’; Port 2.2 (14): D.Byrne-Jones 4’; M.Georgiades 9’

First quarter player stats headed by six Roos (Stephens (42AF), Zurhaar, Logue, Sheezel, McDonald, & Daniel (28 AF)) then Liam Jones (27AF) for the Power

Live Ladder has North in 4th (157.1%) and Port in 15th (63.6%)

28’13” QT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.4 (22): N.Larkey 22’; C.Zurhaar 24’, 27’;
@portadelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 (14): D.Byrne-Jones 4’; M.Georgiades 9’
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Very frustrating so far, Port not making most of their forward entries #AFLNorthPower

North Melbourne v Port Adelaide @ Docklands 19 models give North Melbourne a 50-79% chance of victory over Port Adelaide at Docklands on Sunday with an average tipped margin of 7 points, but 11 models give Port Adelaide a 54-64% chance with a margin of 7 points.

North Melbourne by 6 with a 58% win chance. North Melbourne v Port Adelaide @ Docklands #AFLNorthPower https://squiggle.com.au/game/?gid=38505

Sportsbet offering $2.30 for North and $1.62 for Port North aims to signal a new era of competitiveness at Marvel against a Port side looking to redefine itself under a new coaching structure Kangas (16th in 2025, 5W, 17L) finished last season on a low note but have looked more structured in the pre-season by moving Harry Sheezel into a full-time midfield role Power (13th in 2025, 9W, 14L) struggled for consistency in its match simulations, particularly with defensive transition, but their core group remains capable of elite disposal volumes Harry Sheezel finished 2025 as one of the league's highest disposal-getters and will be the primary distributor for Alastair Clarkson’s evolving system Zak Butters was tireless in his last match sim, finishing with 29 disposals and a goal while proving he remains one of the game's best stoppage exponents Port holds a comprehensive historical advantage in this matchup, winning every encounter listed dating back to 2020, including two decisive victories in 2025 North’s defence was described as "jogging" in recent simulations when the midfield failed to provide support; they must match Port's intensity to avoid another blowout TIP: Port Adelaide by 40+

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Time is right for Roos to rise, says new skipper Larkey | Footyology

On FOOTYOLOGY, new North Melbourne skipper Nick Larkey is bullish about his side's prospects in 2026 as the Roos eye a long-awaited finals return. He chats with Rohan Connolly. #AFLnorthpower

#AFLNorthPower Impressed with this crowd at Ikon Park braving the hot weather in Melbourne today. North Melbourne putting on a show right now. 32 - 0 in the 2nd quarter

Ordinary umpiring this #AFLNorthPower

@PAFC and @jtren9 have figured out @toddgoldstein22 #AFLNorthPower

What *can't* @chadwingard20 do?? #AFLNorthPower

Good call IMO #AFLNorthPower