Blundstone Arena will play host to Saturday's Round 11 AFL game between North Melbourne and Port Adelaide. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Port Adelaide heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 25, 2024 at 1:45 pm

Where: Blundstone Arena

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North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide Preview

Port Adelaide enters this match with momentum, having secured two consecutive wins, including a remarkable 41-point comeback against Hawthorn. On the flip side, North Melbourne finds themselves in a rut, enduring a string of 10 losses. While the Roos displayed some fight against the Bombers, they are yet to deliver a consistent four-quarter performance.

Playing in Tasmania offers some familiarity for North Melbourne, but recent results suggest it hasn’t translated into a significant advantage. Port Adelaide’s vulnerabilities were exposed in their contest against the Hawks, particularly in contest fundamentals and second efforts at stoppages.

For the Roos to stand a chance, they must elevate their pressure game and disrupt Port’s momentum, especially in creating spoils or stoppages inside 50. Nick Larkey’s performance could be pivotal, mirroring Blake Hardwick’s success against Port Adelaide. However, the Power’s class and ability to turn matches around quickly, as seen in their late surge against Hawthorn, make them formidable opponents.