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Pre Game
00:00
The Bulldogs outscored their opponents by 9.1 points per game from clearances in 2024 - ranked first in the league.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
02:55
The Bulldogs have registered three intercept possessions in their defensive 50 in the first three minutes. They have turned these chains into one inside 50 and one behind so far.
04:09
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Ed Richards)
04:32
The Bulldogs pounce on a forward-half intercept to kick the game's first goal through Ed Richards. The Bulldogs averaged 50 points per game from intercept possession chains in 2024, ranked seventh overall.
05:43
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
08:34
Despite leading the inside 50m count five to four, the Kangaroos have registered just a single effective kick in their forward 50 so far.
10:52
The Kangaroos have started especially strong around the contest, leading stoppage first possessions seven to four and clearances six to one.
11:18
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
14:06
The Bulldogs have been effective in transition so far, turning 60% of their defensive 50 ball movement chains into forward 50 entries.
15:28
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
18:19
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
18:39
The Bulldogs have looked toward speed in their transition ball movement, playing on from 50% of their marks so far. Conversely, the Kangaroos have played on from just 20% of their marks.
19:21
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Laitham Vandermeer)
22:04
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Bailey Dale)
22:38
The Bulldogs have now kicked two goals from forward half intercept chains, with Bailey Dale adding his name to the ledger. In the last five minutes, the Dogs have had 11 kicks - 10 of which have been effective.
23:43
SCORE
BEHIND - Bulldogs (Tom Liberatore)
25:30
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
27:23
SCORE
BEHIND - Bulldogs (Josh Dolan)
28:24
North Melbourne midfielder Tom Powell leads all players on the ground for disposals, with 11. He is the only player to register multiple inside 50s and rebound 50s, registering two for each respectively.
31:45
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
32:18
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Rushed)
32:43
The Kangaroos have been dominant in stoppages, registering nine more clearances than the Dogs. However, from their 14 clearances, they have only scored from two of them for the entirety of the term.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:56
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Tom Powell)
01:18
The Kangaroos have now won five of the six centre-bounce clearances tonight, however Tom Powell's behind to start this quarter is the Kangaroos' first score from a centre-bounce chain for the game.
02:45
Dogs debutant Sam Davidson kicks his first goal in AFL football from a defensive half stoppage chain. The Dogs have now scored 2.1 (13) from just six clearance chains.
06:10
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Rushed)
06:35
In the absence of other star midfielders, Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards has led the way with 13 disposals, four contested possessions and game-highs in inside 50s (with four) and score involvements (with five).
08:24
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
09:08
Nick Larkey continues to look a threat for the Kangaroos in their forward 50, registering his second goal of the match. Larkey averaged 2.0 goals per match in 2024, ranked 11th overall.
09:45
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Jy Simpkin)
11:41
SCORE
BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rhylee West)
14:50
Bulldogs defender James O'Donnell leads all players on the ground for spoils, with six so far - double the total of any other player on the ground. Four of these spoils have come in the Bulldogs' defensive 50.
17:25
The Kangaroos have lifted their intensity this quarter to curtail the Bulldogs' transitional movement. After registering a pressure factor of just 161 in the first term, they have lifted this to 207 in the second term.
18:22
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
22:06
Former Eagle Jack Darling gets on the board with his first goal for the Kangaroos. The goal is the Kangaroos' second goal from a stoppage this term, and first from one in their forward 50 for the match.
25:09
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (James Harmes)
27:06
SCORE
BEHIND - Bulldogs (Laitham Vandermeer)
28:19
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Laitham Vandermeer)
28:54
The Kangaroos have now conceded two goals in the last three minutes. In 2024, the Kangaroos were outscored by 17.4 points per game in the time-on period of quarters, ranked last overall.
31:20
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Harry Sheezel)
32:58
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
33:01
The Kangaroos made some strong inroads into the Bulldogs in the second term, increasing their pressure factor to an elite 204 in the quarter. They were also able to turn their clearance domination (plus 13 for the half) into scores, registering 3.2 (20) for the term.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
00:07
In his first game for the Bulldogs, Matt Kennedy has amassed 17 disposals - just one short of his previous best half-time total of 18. He also leads the Bulldogs for contested possessions (with six) and uncontested marks (with four).
01:49
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Laitham Vandermeer)
02:09
A costly turnover in defensive 50 gives Laitham Vandemeer his third goal of the match for the Bulldogs. Vandemeer also has four contested possessions and three tackles inside 50 - game-highs for both statistics.
03:35
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
04:10
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Bailey Dale)
04:44
Bailey Dale has continued his form from 2024, kicking his second goal with his 19th disposal. Since coming on as a sub in Round 5 last season, Dale averaged 26.6 disposals, ranked seventh in the AFL for defenders.
07:36
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
09:37
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
09:54
Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri has had control of rck contests tonight, amassing 30 hitouts and eight hitouts to advantage so far. Xerri also leads all players on the ground for stoppage first possessions, with nine up to this point.
11:06
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Luke Davies-Uniacke)
15:16
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Bailey Scott)
15:30
The Kangaroos continue to remain within striking distance of the Bulldogs, as Bailey Scott kicks his first goal of the match. All three of North Melbourne's goals this term have come from intercept possessions.
16:50
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Jy Simpkin)
19:06
The Kangaroos have continued to impose intense pressure upon the Bulldogs, amassing nine forward half tackles for the term, with four of these coming in their forward 50. The Dogs have not registered a tackle in their forward 50 this term.
19:55
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Ryley Sanders)
21:50
SCORE
BEHIND - Bulldogs (Sam Darcy)
22:57
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Rushed)
23:40
Bulldogs Interchange - James O'Donnell off due to an injury.
24:39
From 24 tackle attempts this term, North Melbourne has registered 18 completed tackles - a 75% conversion rate.
25:44
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Harry Sheezel)
25:55
Harry Sheezel has led from the front this quarter with eight disposals - the most of anyone on the ground this term. Sheezel has amassed 12 disposals in the defensive half and 12 in the forward half for the match - a perfect 50/50 split.
26:32
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
27:05
SCORE
BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
29:33
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
29:38
The Dogs hold a slim lead at three-quarter time, buoyed by their continued effective ball movement. They managed four goals for the term, with three coming from defensive-half ball movement chains.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:20
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Joel Freijah)
00:33
An immediate response from the Dogs through Joel Freijah gives the Dogs some breathing space to start the fourth quarter. It's the Dogs' second goal from a centre bounce clearance for the match - one more than the Kangaroos, despite six fewer centre bounce clearances.
03:42
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Lachlan McNeil)
03:50
Bulldogs Interchange - Laitham Vandermeer off due to an injury.
04:03
A third goal from a defensive 50 ball movement chain extends the Bulldogs' lead further. Two of these goals have come from kick-in chains - a source the Dogs averaged 5.1 points from in 2024, ranked fifth overall.
05:03
Kangaroos Interchange - Griffin Logue and is possibly out for the game.
06:04
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Aaron Naughton)
07:13
Despite leading in clearances for the match, the Kangaroos have managed just one this term. They have also managed just two stoppage first possessions for the term, having managed 37 in the previous three quarters.
09:44
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Paul Curtis)
11:01
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Ryley Sanders)
12:30
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Paul Curtis)
12:58
Six goals have now been scored in the quarter, with Paul Curtis kicking both of North Melbourne's majors for the term. Both of the Kangaroos' goals have come from stoppage chains this term - but none from forward-half chains.
14:50
Bulldogs Interchange - Taylor Duryea off due to the blood rule.
16:49
Aaron Naughton has now taken three contested marks for the quarter; all three of these have been taken in the Bulldogs' forward 50. Naughton managed 10 contested marks in the forward 50 in the entirety of the 2024 season.
18:05
SCORE
GOAL - Bulldogs (Lachlan McNeil)
19:40
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Paul Curtis)
21:29
The Bulldogs continue to take the initiative during their possession this term, playing on from marks 33% of the time this quarter. Their total percentage for the match of 39.5% is a stark contrast to North Melbourne's percentage of 21.1% (from just five fewer marks overall).
22:34
SCORE
BEHIND - Bulldogs (Rushed)
24:54
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Luke Parker)
27:08
Bulldogs Interchange - Luke Cleary and is possibly out for the game.
31:53
SCORE
BEHIND - Bulldogs (Ryley Sanders)
33:00
Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards not only leads all players on the ground for disposals (with 30), but has also amassed a game-high 11 score involvements. This is the third time Richards has amassed more than 10 score involvements, having achieved the total twice last year.
37:10
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Luke Davies-Uniacke)
38:19
For the first time this match, the Bulldogs have had the upper hand at clearances for a quarter, leading clearances for the term by six. They have made this count this quarter, converting these into 3.2 (20).
39:29
SCORE
BEHIND - Bulldogs (Bailey Dale)
40:46
The Bulldogs led from start-to-finish to open their 2025 season ledger with a solid victory. The Dogs were exceptional in transition, converting 35 defensive 50 chains into 13 inside 50s and 4.3 (27) - a scoring rate of almost 20%.