North Melbourne's VFL side will play two games at Etihad Stadium, one at the MCG and one at GMHBA Stadium (Geelong) as curtain-raisers to the Roos' AFL team in 2018.

The VFL team, coached by David Loader, will take on the AFL Academy in a practice match ahead of the Round 3 clash against Melbourne at the MCG.

On May 13, North takes on Richmond at Etihad Stadium at 9.15am, ahead of a 1.10pm start for Jack Ziebell and the boys against the reigning premiers.

GMHBA Stadium plays host to both the VFL and AFL Roos' sides on June 9 against Geelong, before another Etihad Stadium fixture on June 23, this time against the Bulldogs. 

VFL curtain-raisers

Saturday, April 7 (MCG) 
North Melbourne VFL v AFL Academy - time TBC
North Melbourne v Melbourne - 2.10pm

Sunday, May 13 (Etihad Stadium)
North Melbourne VFL v Richmond - 9.15am
North Melbourne v Richmond - 1.10pm

Saturday, June 9 (GMHBA Stadium)
North Melbourne VFL v Geelong - 9.45am
North Melbourne v Geelong - 1.45pm

Saturday, June 23 (Etihad Stadium)
North Melbourne VFL v Western Bulldogs - 3.30pm
North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs - 7.25pm

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