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Pre Game
00:00
The Demons conceded a score from just 40.9% of its opponents inside 50s in 2024 – ranked No.1 defensively.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
00:41
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
04:54
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Harry Sheezel)
06:10
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Colby McKercher)
07:22
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jacob van Rooyen)
09:23
The Demons kicking efficiency is at 64% in the match so far compared to North Melbourne's 56. However, North Melbourne is more effective inside the forward half with an efficiency of 50% compared to 25% in this measure.
09:50
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Jy Simpkin)
10:35
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Rushed)
12:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Paul Curtis)
15:14
North Melbourne is applying more pressure than Melbourne and has a pressure rating of 190 to 164 in that zone.
17:04
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Jy Simpkin)
17:23
North Melbourne has had a good spread of scores from all zones this afternoon - scoring from every zone apart from the defensive 50. They have a 100% record of going inside 50 from centre bounces so far in the match as well
20:04
Melbourne lost clearances by three in matches last season and is currently being dominated. They are currently losing this measure 12 - 4.
21:18
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Paul Curtis)
23:08
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Kade Chandler)
23:48
Tom Powell has been everywhere in the first term with ten disposals, five contested possessions, three clearances, four loose-ball-gets, four handball receives, four score involvements and two inside 50's.
24:52
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Kade Chandler)
27:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Christian Petracca)
28:41
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jacob van Rooyen)
32:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Ed Langdon)
33:22
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Tom Sparrow)
35:19
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Bayley Fritsch)
35:22
Jy Simpkin has applied a team-high seven pressure acts so far in this match, with four of these coming in the forward half of the ground. Interestingly he has yet to attempt a tackle so far in the match.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:52
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Paul Curtis)
02:34
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Rushed)
05:13
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Rushed)
06:29
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
06:44
The Demons' forward half game has been on full display this afternoon - winning 11 forward half intercepts to North Melbourne's five. They have scored 3.2 (20) from that source to 1.3 (9).
07:32
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Luke Parker)
09:09
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Jacob Konstanty)
10:44
The first possession battle has been close - with North Melbourne dominating the Demons 20 - 7 and clearances are in its favour 17 - 9. The Saints have scored 4.4 (28) at stoppages whilst Melbourne 1.3 (9).
14:25
Jack Bowey is at his running and rebounding best so far this afternoon. Bowey has 249 metres gained from his nine disposals, kicking at 88% efficiency.
14:46
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Daniel Turner)
18:20
North Melbourne are winning the contest around the stoppages. They lead clearances (18-10) and contested possessions (58-44). They have also scored 4.4 (28) compared to Melbourne's 1.3 (9) from this source.
18:27
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Kade Chandler)
19:37
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Max Gawn)
20:24
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Tom Powell)
22:14
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Jack Darling)
23:46
Luke Davies-Uniacke has applied a game-high 13 pressure acts so far in this match, with 7 of these coming in the defensive half of the ground. He only has a tackle efficiency of 83% (five tackles from six attempts).
25:13
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jack Henderson)
28:51
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Harry Sharp)
30:37
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
32:03
Melbourne's forward half pressure has been solid this afternoon - leading the tackle count 16-12. There are two Demons with at least two tackles in this zone - one of which is Jack Henderson in only his second match of his career.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
03:45
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Tristan Xerri)
05:04
Melbourne's defensive midfield-ball movement has been strong this afternoon - with 55% of its defensive midfield chains resulting in an inside 50 compared to North Melbourne's 29%.
11:08
In game 300, Jack Darling has been the forward 50 target on seven occasions in the match so far, only taking a mark inside 50 on one occasion he has been kicked too. He has impacted the scoreboard with one goal straight.
11:30
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Daniel Turner)
12:40
It has been an intriguing contest in the ruck this evening between Tristan Xerri and Max Gawn with North Melbourne leading the clearance count an even 18-16, when they have been rucking opponents. Xerri has had three more hitouts-to-advantage from their 39 ruck contests.
13:46
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
14:28
Tom McDonald and Harrison Petty are the only players on the ground to have played 100% of the match so far.
15:33
Melbourne have had a focus on far quicker ball movement than North Melbourne through the corridor in the third quarter. They are playing 40% of the time from 5 marks, while North Melbourne have not played on once.
15:46
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Christian Petracca)
19:34
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
21:57
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Colby McKercher)
24:03
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Bayley Fritsch)
25:49
Demons Interchange - Jake Lever off due to an injury.
30:08
Kade Chandler has worked hard all afternoon for the Demons gaining 23 disposals at 74% efficiency. He also has 15 uncontested possessions, nine score involvements, seven inside 50's and two goals.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:51
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Paul Curtis)
02:34
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
03:44
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Nick Larkey)
07:12
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
09:18
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Paul Curtis)
10:56
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Cameron Zurhaar)
13:21
With the lead currently at 54 to North Melbourne, if they win this break their six-game losing streak against Melbourne and win for the first time since Round 23, 2019 when they won by five points.
13:52
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jacob van Rooyen)
15:20
North Melbourne's centre bounce clearance scoring has been strong this afternoon - with 54% of its chains resulting in a score compared to Melbourne's 33%.
16:13
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Kade Chandler)
17:02
Clayton Oliver looks to be back to his best form after his drop-in from last season. Oliver has 30 disposals at 80% disposal efficiency, 11 clearances, 16 contested possessions, 10 loose ball gets, 8 score involvements and has kicked one goal.
18:00
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Jack Darling)
19:34
Collingwood has had the better of the ruck battle - winning the hitouts 29-27 and hitouts-to-advantage 12-8. First possessions 40-28 and are on top in the clearances 38-28.
21:09
SCORE
BEHIND - Kangaroos (Bailey Scott)
23:20
SCORE
GOAL - Kangaroos (Bailey Scott)
23:47
Demons Interchange - Jake Lever and is possibly out for the game.
25:25
North Melbourne's current score of 125 is its highest since Round 22, 2019 when they kicked 22.12 (144) against Port Adelaide at Marve Stadium. Only Jy Simpkin, Nick Larkey and Cam Zurhaar remain at the club from the match.
26:54
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Daniel Turner)
31:33
Tom Powell has had a strong match this afternoon with his 2nd most disposals in a match with 31 with a disposal efficiency was 84%. He was busy around the ground this afternoon with 12 contested possessions, eight clearances, ten score involvements, seven inside 50's and one goal.