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29’26”HT@Lyndoch
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 4.3 5.6 (36): C.Trembath, J.Darling, Z.Banch, P.Curtis, T.Blamires;
@brisbanelions.bsky.social 2.3 4.8 (32): O.Allen* 2; K.Coleman, C.Cameron
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32’28”QT@Lyndoch
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 4.3 (27): C.Trembath 18’; J.Darling 20’; Z.Banch 23’; P.Curtis 30’;
@brisbanelions.bsky.social 2.3 (15): O.Allen 2’; K.Coleman 11’
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North: $6.05 (5th, 3-0-1, 384 for, 333 against, 115.3%). Ins: Griffin Logue, Charlie Spargo; Outs: Toby Pink (Omitted), Finn O'Sullivan (Injured); Brisbane: $1.13 (9th, 2-0-2, 398 for, 360 against, 110.6%). Ins: Harris Andrews, Hugh McCluggage Outs: Darragh Joyce, James Tunstill (both omitted) Sportsbet books accurate at time of collation. Gamble responsibly
North Melbourne will face the ultimate yardstick of their resurgence when they travel to the Barossa to take on the dual defending champions Recent Form: North Melbourne (5th, 3W, 1L) are riding a wave of momentum after storming home with five unanswered goals to defeat Carlton by 10 points last week Brisbane Lions (9th, 2W, 2L) returned to their ruthless best in Round 4, recording a 54-point victory over the Magpies Key Players: North Melbourne’s Harry Sheezel continues to be a statistical marvel, accumulating 24 disposals (83% efficiency) and kicking a vital late goal during the final quarter surge against the Blues Brisbane’s Will Ashcroft had a career-best night in Round 4, finishing with 36 disposals, 11 score involvements, 6 clearances and a goal
Head-to-Head: Brisbane has dominated the Roos in recent history, winning the last six encounters between the two sides prior to the 2025 encounter that ended in a dramatic 71-71 draw The Barossa Park venue suits high-skill transition, and while the Roos are up and about, Brisbane's ruck advantage and seasoned defensive structure should prevail TIP: Brisbane by 15+
North: 5th, 3-0-1, 384 for, 333 against, 115.3%. Brisbane: 9th, 2-0-2, 398 for, 360 against, 110.6%.
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29’16”3QT@Marvel North 3.3 5.7 7.9 (51): N.Larkey, Z.Duursma 2; P.Curtis, J.Darling, C.Trembath Carlton 3.4 6.4 11.7 (73): M.Pittonet,* B.Kemp, H.McKay 2; M.McGovern, N.Newman, E.Hollands, S.Walsh, J.Smith
The Hollands brothers (Ollie 52AF, Lij 44), George Hewett (42), Harry (34), and Adam Cerra (30) are top of the stats for Carlton with George Wardlaw (also 30) for North
Daniel (North, 99AF) and Hewett (Carlton, 80) head the player stats at 3QT
North are down to 7th while Carlton are still 12th
29’16”3QT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.3 5.7 7.9 (51): N.Larkey, Z.Duursma 2; P.Curtis, J.Darling, C.Trembath
#CarltonFC 3.4 6.4 11.7 (73): M.Pittonet,* B.Kemp, H.McKay 2; M.McGovern, N.Newman, E.Hollands, S.Walsh, J.Smith
#AFL #Round4 #AFLNorthBlues #ShinbonerSpirit #strongertogether
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27’17”HT@Marvel North 3.3 5.7 (37): P.Curtis, N.Larkey, J.Darling, C.Trembath, Z.Duursma; Carlton 3.4 6.4 (40): M.Pittonet,* B.Kemp 2; M.McGovern, N.Newman
Three Roos: Daniel (68AF), McKercher (66), and Stephens (57) top the player stats with Newman (Carlton, 54)
Three Roos: Daniel (68AF), McKercher (66), and Stephens (57) top the player stats with Newman (Carlton, 54)
North is still 6th with Carlton on 12th
27’17”HT@Marvel
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3.3 5.7 (37): P.Curtis, N.Larkey, J.Darling, C.Trembath, Z.Duursma;
#CarltonFC 3.4 6.4 (40): M.Pittonet,* B.Kemp 2; M.McGovern, N.Newman
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28’48”QT@Marvel North 3.3 (21): P.Curtis 12’; N.Larkey 17’; J.Darling 19’; Carlton 3.4 (22): M.Pittonet 7’; B.Kemp 14’; M.McGovern 28’
North have three of the top4 ranked players: McKercher (35AF), Daniel (34), and Powell (30), while Boyd (28) is the fourth for Carlton.
North are still 6th on the live ladder but Carlton are up to 12th.
28’48”QT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.3 (21): P.Curtis 12’; N.Larkey 17’; J.Darling 19’;
#CarltonFC 3.4 (22): M.Pittonet 7’; B.Kemp 14’; M.McGovern 28’
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North: $2.29: 6th (2-0-1; 288 for, 247 against, 116.6%); Ins: Jack Darling, Zac Branch; Outs: Tristan Xerri (suspended); Lachy Dovaston (rested 😳 🤔); Carlton: $1.63: 16th (1-0-2; 221 for, 303 against, 72.9%); Ins: Nic Newman, Wade Derkson, Jordan Boyd, Adam Cerra; Outs: Harry Dean, Zac Williams (injured); Campbell Chesser, Hudson O’Keeffe (omitted).
Harry Sheezel (126AF) and LDU (105) top the player-stats average for North, with Blue Sam Walsh with suspended Roo Xerri on 101 Key Players: North veteran Luke Parker was instrumental in the back half against Essendon, gathering 33 possessions @90% & 13 marks to provide vital stability to the young Roos line-up Carlton midfielder Elijah Hollands was a standout in an otherwise disappointing loss, finishing as the Blues' highest-rated player with 25 disposals@ 80%, 2 goals, & 7 score involvements Head-to-Head The rivalry has been balanced recently; North Melbourne won the most recent encounter in Round 15 of 2025 by 11 points. However, Carlton claimed a massive 82-point victory earlier that same season in Round 6 The Kangaroos will look to exploit Carlton’s apparent lack of durability in the final hour of play. If the Roos can maintain their high-pressure system through the first half, history suggests the Blues may struggle to respond TIP: North Melbourne by 20+
North Melbourne will seek to capitalise on their recent breakthrough when they host a Carlton side searching for answers following another second-half collapse Recent Form: North were gritty and composed in their 12-point win over Essendon. The Kangaroos snapped a decade-long hoodoo against the Bombers, showing significant maturity to hold off a late charge at Marvel Stadium Carlton is currently struggling with consistency. In Round 3, the Blues led Melbourne by 43 points before a catastrophic second-half fadeout resulted in a 23-point loss, marking a total -153 point differential in second halves this season
North: $2.29: 6th (2-0-1; 288 for, 247 against, 116.6%); Carlton: $1.63: 16th (1-0-2; 221 for, 303 against, 72.9%)
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27’29”FT@Marvel Essendon 2.5 4.8 5.12 9.15 (69): P.Wright 2; L.Blakiston,* I.Kako, N.Caddy, J.Caldwell, S.El-Halwi, J.Gresham, Z.Merrett; North.2 7.2 12.6 12.9 (81): Z.Duursma 3; N.Larkey, C.Trembath 2; C.Zurhaar, T.Xerri, L.Dovaston, P.Curtis, T.Blamires
27’29”FT@Marvel Essendon 2.5 4.8 5.12 9.15 (69): P.Wright 2; L.Blakiston,* I.Kako, N.Caddy, J.Caldwell, S.El-Halwi, J.Gresham, Z.Merrett; North.2 7.2 12.6 12.9 (81): Z.Duursma 3; N.Larkey, C.Trembath 2; C.Zurhaar, T.Xerri, L.Dovaston, P.Curtis, T.Blamires
Harry Sheezel (136AF), Luke Parker (135), LDU (125), Col McKercher (118), Toby Powell(115), Finn O’Sullivan (98), and Cal Daniel (88) feature on the player stats table for North before Jack Prior (87) represents Essendon. Only five other Bombers featured in the top 16!!
At the bell at Marvel tonight, today’s teams are placed: 3 Freo 1-0-2 143.9% 6 North 1-0-2 116.6% 11 Brisbane 2-0-1 94.6% 12 St Kilda 3-0-1 86.0% 17 Essendon 0-0-3 61.8% 18 Richmond 0-0-3 56.9%
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Sun top the ladder with Essendon on bottom rung
Ladder at the bell #AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLEaglesNorth #WestCoast #ShinbonerSpirit
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33’55”HT@Optus West Coast 3.2 7.6 (48): J.Cripps, A.Reid 2: W.Duursma,* C.Duff-Tyler, M.Murdock; North Melbourne 7.1 9.1 (55): N.Larkey 4; C.Zurhaar 2; T.Powell, F.O’Sullivan, P.Curtis
Player stats for the second quarter headed by Roos Xerri (59AF), Sheezel (38), Daniel (32), followed by Kelly (30) Davis, and Murdock (29) for the Eagles
Half-time player stats headed by five Roos (Sheezel 80AF, Xerri 74, LDU 61, Larkey 60, Daniel 58, then Graham (49) for West Coast
North are 3rd while West Coast have pushed Essendon to the bottom
33’55”HT@Optus
@westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social 3.2 7.6 (48): J.Cripps, A.Reid 2: W.Duursma,* C.Duff-Tyler, M.Murdock;
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 7.1 9.1 (55): N.Larkey 4; C.Zurhaar 2; T.Powell, F.O’Sullivan, P.Curtis
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34’31”FT@Optus West Coast 3.1 (19): W.Duursma 2’; A.Reid 20’; C.Duff-Tyler 31’; North Melbourne 7.1 (43): N.Larkey 4’, 9’, 28’; T.Powell 10’; F.O’Sullivan 13’; C.Zurhaar 17’; P.Curtis 24’
Nick Larkey(48AF), LDU (43), and Harry Sheezel (42) head the player stats for North, with Jack Graham (34) top of the Eagles
North are in 3rd on the live ladder with West Coast on bottom thanks to Essendon’s last-quarter resurgence
34’31”FT@Optus
@westcoasteaglesfc.bsky.social 3.1 (19): W.Duursma 2’; A.Reid 20’; C.Duff-Tyler 31’;
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 7.1 (43): N.Larkey 4’, 9’, 28’; T.Powell 10’; F.O’Sullivan 13’; C.Zurhaar 17’; P.Curtis 24’
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West Coast will be hoping for an upset at home when they host a confident North Melbourne side at Optus Stadium Recent Form West Coast are at the foot of the ladder following a 59-point loss to the Suns. They struggled early, conceding 13 first-half goals, though they showed more fight in a respectable second half North Melbourne produced a stunning 46-point upset over Port Adelaide to sit in the top four. They played a slick style, recording a league-high team efficiency of 79.5% Key Players Eagles young star Harley Reid was impressive despite the loss, finishing with 23 disposals and a team-high 5 clearances North skipper Nick Larkey was peerless against the Power, booting 4 goals in a dominant captaincy debut
Head-to-Head North Melbourne won the last encounter in Round 13, 2025, by 10 points at Optus Stadium. The last three matches between these sides have been decided by an average of just 5.6 points The Kangaroos are playing with new-found belief under Alastair Clarkson, but the long trip to Perth always provides a severe test of character for a young side TIP: North Melbourne by 10+
West Coast: 18th, 0-0-1, 72 for, 131 against, 55.0%. North: 5th, 1-0-0, 113 for, 67 against, 168.7%.
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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
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLNorthPower #ShinbonerSpirit #WeArePortAdelaide
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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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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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31’33”HT@Ballarat North 2.7 5.9 (39): J.Darling,* N.Larkey 2; L.Dovaston; Collingwood 3.1 9.3 (57): D.McStay 2; L.Schultz, O.Steene, B.McCreery, J.Buller, C.West, W.Hayes, E.Allan
Second quarter player stats headed by Roo Luke Davies-Uniacke (38AF) and Magpie Ed Allan (31AF)
First -half player stats headed by Roo Luke Davies-Uniacke (75AF) and Magpie Jordan Daicos (67AF)
31’33”HT@Ballarat
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 2.7 5.9 (39): J.Darling,* N.Larkey 2; L.Dovaston;
#CollingwoodFC 3.1 9.3 (57): D.McStay 2; L.Schultz, O.Steene, B.McCreery, J.Buller, C.West, W.Hayes, E.Allan
#AFL #AAMICommSeries #AFLNorthPies #ShinbonerSpirit #GoPies
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30’7”QT@Ballarat North 2.7 (19): J.Darling 8’; N.Larkey 20’; Collingwood 3.1 (19): L.Schultz 17’; O.Steene 19’; B.McCreery 31’
First quarter player stats headed by Pie Jordan Daicos (39AF) and Roo Luke Davies-Uniacke (37AF)
30’7”QT@Ballarat
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 2.7 (19): J.Darling 8’; N.Larkey 20’;
#CollingwoodFC 3.1 (19): L.Schultz 17’; O.Steene 19’; B.McCreery 31’
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Ladder at the bell #AFL #AFLRound24 #AFLNorthCrows #ShinbonerSpirit #WeFlyAsOne
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33’43” HT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.3 7.6 (48): D.Stephens, P.Curtis 2; B.Scott, C.Trembath, Z.Banch;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 4.3 9.5 (59): B.Keays,* R.Thilthorpe, B.Dowling 2; D.Fogarty, R.Laird, T.Walker
#AFL #AFLRound24 #AFLNorthCrows #ShinbonerSpirit #WeFlyAsOne
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33’24” QT@Marvel
@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 3.3 (21): P.Curtis 10’; B.Scott 15’; D.Stephens 24’;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 4.3 (27): B.Keays 2’, 13’; R.Thilthorpe 7’; D.Fogarty 19’
#AFL #AFLRound24 #AFLNorthCrows #ShinbonerSpirit #WeFlyAsOne
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T-1’44”@Marvel
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