A refreshed North Melbourne heads to Western Australia this week for the first of two home games in the state.

The Roos will host the Eagles at Hands Oval in Bunbury on Sunday afternoon, looking to get back on the winners list in the process after losing to Collingwood in Round 11.

Here's everything you need to know.

When: Sunday, June 8 at 1.20pm AWST (3.20pm AEST)
Where: Hands Oval, Bunbury
Gates Open: 11.30am AWST
Tickets: Secure your seat here!

Member Access: Eligible Interstate and WA Roo/Roo Plus members must redeem their complimentary ticket to the game using their membership barcode via Ticketmaster. Once redeemed, simply scan your ticket/s to enter the ground.

Need help? Contact our membership team on 1300 526 427.

Getting to the game

Driving
If you're driving, there will be limited parking available at nearby Hay Park and Big Swamp Bird Park.  

You can park and catch a shuttle bus from Hay Park or patrons parking at Big Swamp Bird Park will be able to walk from that location.

Buses will run every 10 minutes to the ground and will also return people to Hay Park at the conclusion of the match from 5.45pm to 6.10pm.

Parking will be $10 per car; EFTPOS will be the preferred method of payment.  

Public buses
TransRegional Buses operate services to and from Hands Oval for easy access to the venue. Visit Public Transport Authority WA for more detailed information.

Free shuttle bus from Busselton Airport for North Melbourne fans 
A free limited-stop shuttle bus will run from Busselton Airport to Busselton and Bunbury on: 
- Friday, June 6 (JQ900 from Melbourne) 
- Saturday, June 7 (JQ898 from Sydney) 

The bus departs from the airport arrivals terminal, stopping at: 
- Albert Street bus bays 
- Foreshore Parade near the Visitors Centre 
- Bunbury Visitors Centre

Please note seating is limited and unreserved, so will be subject to availability.

Dedicated ride share and taxi ranks are available at the front of the terminal. 

Around the ground

Get to the ground early to enjoy roving performers, stilt walkers, face painting and plenty of family-friendly fun. 

Savour the flavours of the south west at a tasting experience on the wing opposite the grandstand. We'll be celebrating the region's finest food and drink, featuring local producers of wines, gin, charcuterie, coffee, chocolate, nougat and more. 

Don't forget to stop by the North Melbourne merchandise marquees located at the Clarke St and Halsey St entrances to grab your very own customised fan card and exclusive WA Roos merchandise!

Making a weekend of it?

Check out the Bunbury Big Weekender, a full four days of events that culminate in the match at Hands Oval and the Battle for Bunbury community event at Bicentennial Square. 

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Watch on TV or stream on your phone

Sunday's game will be broadcast on Channel 7 and 7+, Fox Footy and Kayo.  
 
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North Melbourne begins its two-game home stretch in Western Australia when it hosts West Coast at Hands Oval in Bunbury on Sunday.

The Roos should be refreshed after their Round 12 bye, while the Eagles will be eager to build on their performance against Geelong, which saw them battle hard for the first three quarters before falling away.

Round 13, North Melbourne v West Coast
Where: Hands Oval, Bunbury, WA
When: Sunday, June 8 at 1.20pm AWST (3.20pm AEST)
How to watch: Channel 7, Foxtel, Kayo Sports

The opposition

There were plenty of positive signs for the Eagles last Sunday, despite ultimately falling to a talented Cats outfit by 43 points at Optus Stadium.

They remain 18th however, with just one win to their name after 12 rounds - that being a 28-point win over St Kilda three weeks ago.

Harley Reid has lifted his output over recent clashes, and kicked one goal from his 19 disposals against the Cats, while captain Oscar Allen has found form, having booted four goals in the loss.

Running hot

Since returning to the senior side in 2025, young defender Riley Hardeman has quickly become a reliable member of Alastair Clarkson's backline.

The No.17 racked up 10 marks, five intercepts and a career-high 28 disposals against Collingwood in Round 11, firming in his spot as a rebounding back.

He's all set to play his first game for premiership points in his home state on Sunday when the Roos touch down in WA.

What the coach has said

North Melbourne senior coach Alastair Clarkson post-game v Collingwood: "We need to sustain the intensity and effort for longer and that's what comes with winning and belief. We have got to stick to the fundamentals of how we want to play and we did that well in the first half.

"You've got to take your chances against the good sides and we didn't take them as well as we could have ... we just know that when we become a good side and a competitive unit is the day when we can play four quarters of that type of fundamental footy, rather than two and a bit or three."

North Melbourne is now 1-0 at its Bunbury home, coming from behind against a wasteful West Coast on Sunday to win by 10 points in a scrappy game. 

The Kangaroos trailed by 18 points early in the fourth quarter in a 'home' game they had sold to Hands Oval, but they lifted to boot the final three goals of the game to win 9.8 (62) to 6.16 (52). 

Forward Cam Zurhaar took a brilliant pack mark and converted to give his team the lead in the final minutes, with captain Jy Simpkin icing the game with 43 seconds to play when he snapped on the run. 

Alastair Clarkson's team dominated inside 50s (17-8) and clearances (15-4) in the final term and created several opportunities, with Finn O'Sullivan getting them rolling before Zac Fisher missed a couple of chances.    

Ruck Tristan Xerri, Simpkin and Zurhaar were all critical in the final charge, with young star Harry Sheezel lifting after a quiet three quarters to have 12 of his 28 disposals in the final term. 

The Eagles would be kicking themselves after doing so much right to get themselves in a winning position. Ultimately their inability to covert in an incredibly wasteful performance cost them what would have been their second win this season. 

After booting 0.5 in the first quarter, the Eagles made their move through the middle stages and kicked four unanswered goals either side of half-time. They could have sealed victory in the third quarter but were again wasteful, kicking 4.6 and leaving the door ajar for the Roos. 

Young rebounder Colby McKercher was terrific for the winners, finishing with a game-high 35 disposals and eight rebound 50s. Caleb Daniel (29 and nine) was also influential, while Paul Curtis converted well for three goals, including a difficult set shot late in the third quarter.

Xerri was a standout with 22 disposals, 37 hitouts and 10 clearances, setting the tone early and giving his team a 13-5 clearance advantage in the first quarter. 

KANGAROOS v EAGLES Full match coverage and stats

With Charlie Comben intercepting, Daniel distributing and Curtis converting, the Roos broke away to a three-goal lead and looked in control, flooding their defensive half when needed as the inaccurate Eagles went goalless to quarter-time. 

The Eagles adjusted in the second and got themselves back in the game through excellent pressure and efficient tackling, but they could not take full toll on the scoreboard as players racked up misses, including some that didn't score. 

Impressive young forward Jack Williams finally converted to give the Eagles their first goal 20 minutes into the second quarter and from their 34th inside 50.                   

Their best period came early in the third term as Elijah Hewett, Liam Ryan and Williams all took chances, with Tom Cole later kicking just the fifth goal of his career when he launched a 50m set shot. 

Tyler Brockman, whose move into the midfield has been a success, extended the lead to 16 points early in the fourth quarter with a brilliant snap from the pocket, but the pressure that had given the Eagles their lead dissipated thereafter as the Roos made the game-defining charge. 

Key Roo cops big hit 
North Melbourne will sweat on the fitness of intercepting defender Charlie Comben, who was substituted in the third quarter after copping a knee high in his shoulder. Young Eagle Archer Reid flew for the ball in a marking contest and planted his knee in the back/shoulder region of Comben, who went to ground and played no further part in the game after heading to the rooms. The important defender had started well, taking some early intercept marks. His absence contributed to young West Coast forward Jack Williams enjoying a purple patch that almost got the Eagles over the line.  

NORTH MELBOURNE   3.2   3.3    5.3      9.8 (62)
WEST COAST                    0.5   1.8    5.14   6.16 (52)   

GOALS 
North Melbourne: Curtis 3, Simpkin 2, Zurhaar 2, O'Sullivan, Parker 
West Coast: J.Williams 2, Brockman, Cole, Hewett, Ryan 

BEST 
North Melbourne: Xerri, McKercher, Simpkin, Daniel, Curtis, Sheezel, McDonald
West Coast: Edwards, Baker, Hewett, Graham, Duggan, Brockman

INJURIES
North Melbourne: Comben (shoulder)
West Coast: Nil 

SUBSTITUTES
North Melbourne: Robert Hansen jnr (replaced Charlie Comben in the third quarter) 
West Coast: Bo Allan (replaced Archer Reid in the fourth quarter)

Crowd: 12,715 at Hands Oval