North Melbourne returns to Marvel Stadium this weekend to celebrate Member Appreciate Round against Adelaide.

The minor premiers will be a difficult challenge for Alastair Clarkson's side, but the Roos will be riding a wave of momentum after defeating Richmond by 48 points last Sunday.

Here’s everything you need to know for our final game of the season.

When: Saturday, August 23 at 1.20pm AEST
Where: Marvel Stadium, VIC
Gates Open: 11.45am
Tickets: Secure your seat here!
Member Access: Scan in using your mobile membership via the NMFC Official App, or by using your barcoded membership card. 

2-for-1 tickets on Level 2
Get the best seats in the house (for less!) with 2-for-1 tickets! Enjoy Saturday afternoon footy with a mate on Level 2 for just $30 a pop.

Getting to the game

Find everything you need to know about getting to Marvel Stadium here:

Parking | Public Transport | Travel Disruptions | Accessibility

Member zone

Matchdays are more memorable when you're a member!
Just for scanning in your membership, you will go in the draw to WIN two tickets to the Syd Barker Medal. 

Visit the Social Club pre-game to have your picture taken with the 2024 AFLW Premiership Cup! The Social Club function is in the Victory Room, located on Level 1 behind Aisle 15. Simply show your membership to get access. 

Grab your free popcorn and fairy floss inside Gate 5, just show your membership card to claim yours. 

Free posters are being given away at the Member Hub - you may be lucky enough to get one signed by a player. 

Be in your seat early and you may get chosen to participate in trivia and win a prize. 

To say thank you for being the most loyal members, enjoy up to 60 per cent off PUMA at The Roo Shop - available in-store and online. 

Collect your Member Scarf from the Member Hub
Visit the ticket windows outside Gate 5 to collect your 2025-member merchandise. Don’t forget to have your Member Choice Voucher ready! 

Future Roos Passport Prize collection
Collect your Passport Prize for Round 24! Your exclusive badge can be collected at Gate 5 ticket windows by showing your Future Roos passport.

Around the ground

Head to Gate 7 for fun for the whole family! Thanks to our friends at Mattel, every kid at the game will get a FREE Mattel toy.

At Gate 7, Roo Squad will also have FREE face painting, a colouring in station, footy skills stations and sensory play activities outside Gate 7. Plus, FREE Mazda colouring in books!

Give it heaps! Jump into the Mazda BT-Booth and have a go 'Giving it heaps' commentating footage of your favourite players for your chance to WIN a $5 food and bev voucher.

Keep your eyes on the Big Screen during the match for the chance to score FREE hot chips! Simply scan the QR code when it pops up to claim yours

Can't make the game?

Our venue partner The Pass have 200+ venues available in Australia. Find a location near you to watch with other Roos fans!

Exclusive to NMFC members, receive 15 per cent off all your food and bev purchases at The Wharf in Docklands, and 10 per cent off at all other venues, when you order with The Pass!

To join the NMFC list and receive your exclusive discount:

1. Download The Pass from the App Store or Google Play
2. Sign up, and add your preferred payment method
3. Head to More > Promo Code, and enter 'NMFC' followed by your membership number, e.g. NMFC123456
4. Order using The Pass to receive 15 per cent off at The Wharf, and 10 per cent off at all other venues

Watch on TV or stream on your phone

Saturday's game will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo.  

Become a Digital Roo member and access the all the member benefits, and a discounted Premium Kayo subscription. Buy now for just $35 a month. 

Stay connected on social media

For behind-the-scenes access follow the @NMFCOfficial accounts on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X , and don't forget to use #Kangas to join the conversation.

North Melbourne will close out its season at Marvel Stadium on Saturday as it hunts an upset over the ladder-leading Adelaide Crows.

The Kangaroos will be looking to record back-to-back after claiming a commanding 48-point win over Richmond on Sunday.

Round 24, North Melbourne v Adelaide
Where: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC
When: Saturday, August 23 at 1.20pm AEST 
How to watch: Foxtel, Kayo Sports

The opposition

Adelaide will be looking to secure its first minor premiership since 2017, currently sitting atop the ladder with a 17-5 record.

The Crows will come into the clash with plenty of confidence, having won each of their last eight games, including a thrilling three-point victory over Collingwood last time out.

Defenders Mark Keane and Josh Worrell were instrumental in the win, picking up 14 and 11 intercepts respectively while playing important roles in keeping the Magpies to only 56 points for the match.

Rory Laird is likely to return from suspension, while the availability of star forward Izak Rankine is yet to be determined.

Running hot

Harry Sheezel was the talk of the town after his record-breaking performance against the Tigers.

The star midfielder equalled the AFL disposal record with 54, while dealing major damage on the scoreboard with two goals and 15 score involvements.

What the coach has said

North Melbourne senior coach Alastair Clarkson on Thursday: "(It's) a big challenge against Adelaide. We're looking forward to taking a step forward and seeing how we go.

"We’re consistently good in the contest. ‘Big X’ (Tristan Xerri), ‘LDU’ (Luke Davies-Uniacke), Luke Parker, George Wardlaw, Harry Sheezel and Tom Powell … did really strong jobs for us last week.

"The challenge is that that is a real strength of the Adelaide side. That’s why they are top of the ladder.

"If we have the same sort of ferocity at the ball like we had against Richmond, we will give ourselves a chance."

Last time we met

It was a spirited performance from North Melbourne in its last meeting with Adelaide in Round 3, with the Crows holding out for a 17.12 (114) to 12.6 (78) win at Adelaide Oval.

Captain Jy Simpkin was among the Kangaroos’ best for the match, finishing with 31 disposals and a goal, as defender Caleb Daniel recorded a game-high 33 touches.

Nick Larkey was clinical up forward and helped threaten an upset by bagging four goals.

A valiant North Melbourne has fallen just short of the Adelaide Crows, losing by 13 points in the final match of the home away season.

The 17.11 (113) to 15.10 (100) result confirmed Adelaide (18-5) will top the home and away ladder for the first time since it reached the Grand Final in 2017, with the best winning ratio in club history.

It came amid the furore surrounding Izak Rankine's homophobic taunt directed at a Collingwood opponent, which has threatened to derail the Crows' flag bid.

They comfortably passed the initial on-field test, though far greater challenges lie ahead in September, including a likely encounter with the Magpies in a qualifying final.

North Melbourne was competitive and refused to lie down, despite the Crows threatening to break the game open.

Adelaide, which led at every change, increased its advantage to a match-high 37 points with the first two goals of the final term.

North breathed life into the contest with four goals in six minutes, including one in controversial fashion when Adelaide's Mark Keane failed to rush a behind and was caught by Cooper Trembath.

The ball spilled to Tom Powell, who poked home a goal that was awarded on review.

Adelaide steadied when North's Finn O'Sullivan was penalised 50m for not obeying the stand rule on the wing, gifting James Peatling his third major.

KANGAROOS v CROWS Full match coverage and stats

Riley Thilthorpe and Ben Keays also finished with three goals, while the inexperienced Billy Dowling kicked two after being called up for his first game of the season.

Rory Laird (23 disposals) was among the Crows' major ball-winners on return from suspension, along with Sam Berry (24) and Jordan Dawson (23).

Adelaide's eighth consecutive win over the Kangaroos came despite being smashed in clearances (48-27).

Luke Davies-Uniacke (31 disposals, 12 clearances), Luke Parker (27, 10), Harry Sheezel (32, six) Tristan Xerri (25, seven) were all busy for North, while Paul Curtis and Trembath kicked three goals.

Crucial call ends Roos' charge
North was making an unlikely charge in the final quarter when a crucial call went against it. The Roos had kicked four straight goals and were within 13 points with 10 minutes to go when Finn O'Sullivan was penalised for not standing on the mark. James Peatling had taken a mark on the wing, was awarded a 50m penalty and went on to convert a tough, important shot.

Young Roo continues to shine
Cooper Trembath only arrived at North via the AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft in May, but the 19-year-old forward has made an instant impact. Trembath made his AFL debut against Greater Western Sydney in Round 22, kicking three goals. He backed that up with another three against Richmond before kicking three more on Saturday to continue his stellar start.

NORTH MELBOURNE          3.3     7.6     10.7     15.10 (100)
ADELAIDE                          4.3     9.5     14.8     17.11 (113)  

GOALS
North Melbourne: Trembath 3, Curtis 3, Stephens 2, Scott, Powell, Parker, Harvey, Davies-Uniacke, Darling, Banch
Adelaide: Thilthorpe 3, Peatling 3, Keays 3, Dowling 2, Walker, Taylor, Smith, Neal-Bullen, Laird, Fogarty

BEST
North Melbourne: Xerri, Sheezel, Parker, Davies-Uniacke, Simpkin, Trembath
Adelaide: Thilthorpe, Keays, Dawson, Peatling, Worrell, Laird

INJURIES
North Melbourne: Nil
Adelaide: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
North Melbourne: Harvey (replaced Payne in the third quarter)
Adelaide: Smith (replaced Draper at three-quarter time)

Crowd: 17,494 at Marvel Stadium