MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 7 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and North Melbourne Kangaroos. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 29, 2023 at 7:25 pm
Where: MCG
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Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Odds
Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Preview
A few key ins proved the difference for the Dees last week, Simon Goodwin’s men roaring home late in the fourth term to down the Tigers in a thrilling ANZAC Eve game.
Max Gawn’s inclusion proved pivotal in the ruck, but emerging Rising Star favourite Jacob van Rooyen stole the headlines booting three of Melbourne’s seven goals in the final term.
North, on the other hand, suffered a fourth straight loss to the Gold Coast that has likely left Alastair Clarkson with more questions than answers.
After so much promise to start the year, the Roos suddenly look extremely vulnerable down back, giving up 20 marks inside 50 to the Suns whilst being completely obliterated in the contested possessions count.
The Dees are still a genuine top four query after losing to the Bombers a couple of weeks ago, but when they play the same dazzling brand of footy that won them a flag a couple of years ago, they are a joy to watch.
Van Rooyen has added another element to an already deep forward line, and Jake Lever’s return has helped sew up some of the problems down back.
I’m sure Clarkson has a long-term plan at Arden Street, but with the Dees averaging six more goals per game compared to North, this shapes as a long afternoon for the Shinboners.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.06 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Christian Petracca at 13.00.
Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Teams
Demons
B: J.Bowey, S.May, J.Lever
HB: A.Brayshaw, B.Fritsch, T.Rivers
C: E.Langdon, C.Oliver, T.Sparrow
HF: J.Viney, J.Schache, M.Hibberd
F: J.Jordon, J.van Rooyen, J.McVee
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, C.Petracca, K.Chandler
I/C: B.Grundy, L.Hunter, A.Neal-Bullen, K.Pickett
EMG: J.Harmes, B.Laurie, T.McDonald, D.Turner
IN: J.Schache
OUT: H.Petty (injured), B.Laurie (sub)
Kangaroos
B: G.Logue, B.McKay, J.Ziebell
HB: L.McDonald, A.Hall, H.Sheezel
C: C.Taylor, T.Powell, L.Shiels
HF: P.Curtis, C.Comben, J.Stephenson
F: J.Simpkin – C, N.Larkey, C.Coleman-Jones
FOLL: T.Goldstein, L.Davies-Uniacke, C.Zurhaar
I/C: A.Corr, B.Cunnington, B.Scott, K.Turner
EMG: D.Tucker, D.Howe, W.Phillips, H.Greenwood
IN: J.Simpkin, C.Coleman-Jones
OUT: D.Tucker, W.Phillips, D.Howe (all omitted)