Rare MCG trip for North Melbourne
It’s not often that these North players get to run out on the hallowed turf.
This will be North Melbourne’s seventh game at the MCG in the past five years, and just their 15th in the past decade.
They broke a run of nine losses earlier in the year when they knocked off Richmond in Round 10 by four points.
They’ll face a much sterner test against the Blues today.
Swans on the rebound?
Hey all can’t wait for some good footy today and tonight heading to the Collingwood game today should be exciting to see them again post bye . In terms of the early games Sydney’s season on the rebound
– Bailey
Welcome Bailey and good luck tonight at the ‘G!
Can Sydney rebound up the ladder with a kickstarting victory over Port? The Swans have a really interesting run home after today’s game:
- Bulldogs at the SCG
- Dockers at the SCG
- Saints at Docklands
- Kangaroos at the SCG
- Giants at Sydney Showground
- Bombers at the SCG
- Lions at the Gabba
- Cats at the SCG
- Eagles at Perth Stadium
The Lions game aside, they’re playing the really tough opponents in New South Wales on the run home.
A win over Port and that road to September opens wide up for the Swans.
Charlie rolls in on his bike, subs confirmed
Just a moment of confusion here from security staff as star Carlton forward Charlie Curnow rolls in on his pushy.
Meanwhile, it’s confirmed that there are no late changes for either team.
Jesse Motlop will start as sub for the Blues, and it will be Zac Fisher for the Kangaroos.
Today’s AFL schedule
As mentioned, we’ve got three games today and I’d argue there a four teams out of the six whose finals hopes will hinge on whatever happens through the afternoon and evening.
- Carlton vs North Melbourne at the MCG from 1:20pm (AEST)
- Port Adelaide vs Sydney at Adelaide Oval from from 4:15pm (AEST), 3:45pm (ACST)
- Collingwood vs St Kilda at Docklands from 7:35pm (AEST)
Carlton currently sits two wins outside the eight and will be desperate to notch a win against the increasingly dangerous Kangaroos.
For the Power and the Swans, is it lights out for whichever team walks away with zero points? Port holds the same record as Carlton but has a truly awful percentage, while the Swans sit a further game back.
And the Saints face a real uphill battle against the Pies, sitting 5-8 and needing a win to stay in touch of the finals.
Welcome to Saturday footy
Good afternoon footy fans, my name is Kyle Pollard and I’ll be taking you through today’s early AFL action.
Maybe it’s too early to use the term “season defining” but by gum, I’m going to use it anyway for all three games today.
Let’s get into it!
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