We're back at Marvel Stadium to take on Melbourne and celebrate our 2026 Hall of Fame Legends and inductees, with a special on-field presentation at half-time.

Plus, it's still Kids Footy Month, which means FREE kids tickets with any GA adult ticket, and we have plenty happening at the ground for kids and kids at heart. We want to see you there!

Here’s everything you need to know. 

When: Saturday, July 18 at 4.15pm AEST
Where: Marvel Stadium, Docklands, VIC 
Gates Open: 2.45pm

Member Access: Scan in using your mobile membership via the NMFC app, or by using your barcoded membership card.

Want to take your matchday to the next level? See Kangaroos Hall of Famer Corey McKernan and former Melbourne star Stephen Tingay in the Centre Wing Lounge for a live Q&A at 3.30pm, then watch the game from the best seats in the house. Tickets include exclusive access to the Skyline Room, where bistro meals and drinks are available to buy. Get your tickets now!

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

Parking | Public Transport | Travel Disruptions | Accessibility 

... or book a ride with our transport partner 13cabs for your chance to win a Grand Final experience!

Social and Premiership Club members will be treated to a live Q&A with Adam Simpson and Boomer Harvey before the game! Check your Member Hub and emails for exact times and locations.

Don't forget about the Intrepid Footy Passport! Thanks to our official membership partner, for every North Melbourne home game you attend at Marvel Stadium this season, you’ll earn $100 towards an Intrepid Travel voucher* to go on your dream trip. *Minimum spend and T&Cs apply. View full terms here.

Collect your Member Cap and Scarf from the Member Hub
Visit the Gate 5 Guest Services to collect your 2026 member merchandise. Don’t forget to have your Member Choice Voucher ready!

Future Roos Passport Prize collection 
Collect your Passport Prize for Round 19! Your exclusive badge can be collected at Guest Services at Gate 5 by showing your Future Roos passport.

Be in your seats at half-time to see our 2026 Hall of Fame Legends, Denis Pagan and Malcolm Blight live on-field, alongside other inductees and club heroes.

There’s heaps of fun for the whole family, including a scavenger hunt on the concourse packed with freebies, where you can discover unique destinations like Concert Murals, Disney Statues and more.

At every Roos home game this year, one lucky fan will walk away with a FREE CHiQ TV! Be in your seat early for the chance to be randomly selected as our Round 19 winner!

HOKA are also giving you the chance to win a shopping spree, so keep an eye on the Big Screen before the bounce.

Head to Gate 7 where Roo Squad will have an inflatable, FREE face painting, colouring-in and sensory play, as well as some Kangaroos Crocs jibbitz to give away! Plus, our friends from CHiQ will have their handball target ready for action.

Head to the Fizz Kids activation, located at Level 2, above Stadium Square (Gate 2/3) where you can design your own AFL footy for the chance to win 100 x Sherrin footballs in your unique design for your school.

Head to the Level 1 Kids Zone (inside Gate 7) for a Spidey and his Amazing Friends themed photo experience, thanks to Canon. Strike a pose and take home your printed keepsake, then get involved in a colouring activity, where the best artworks will win a Canon camera and printer!

Keep an eye out for Kanga and Ruby, our beloved team mascots who will be roaming the concourse pre-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 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! 

Stay connected on social media 

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The Kangaroos will be looking to back up last weekend's spirited showing against Collingwood when they meet Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Round 19, North Melbourne v Melbourne
When: Saturday, July 18 at 4.15pm AEST
Where: Marvel Stadium, Docklands, VIC
How to watch: Foxtel, Kayo Sports

The opposition

The Demons continued their impressive run at the MCG, shrugging off Richmond to claim a ninth straight win at the venue and 11th victory for the season.

Spearhead Jacob Van Rooyen was again on song, equaling his career high of six goals to back up his haul of five against Hawthorn the previous week.

Steven King’s group now sits sixth on the ladder and is well in the hunt for a top four spot.

Melbourne could receive a forward-line boost with Bayley Fritsch and Harrison Petty both a chance to return to the line-up.

In the mix

The Roos will need to make at least one change at the selection table, with Tom Blamires (concussion) set to miss.

Midfielder Bailey Scott shapes as a potential inclusion, following another standout performance in the VFL. Scott put in a tireless shift playing on the ball against the Magpies, finishing with a game-high 43 disposals including nine inside 50s and six clearances.

Mid-season draftee Ollie Griffin (three goals, 12 disposals, two contested marks) also did well for the reserves, presenting strongly as a forward.

Defender Josh Goater and forward Jacob Konstanty were both managed last weekend and could be recalled.

Running hot

Ruck Tristan Xerri rediscovered the form that saw him on the verge of making the 2025 All-Australian squad against the Pies.

The star tall was back at his best, finishing with 32 hitouts, 22 disposals, seven tackles, five clearances, and a goal that saw him take the ball out of the ruck and fake right before slotting it on his non-preferred foot.

What the coach has said

North Melbourne senior coach Alastair Clarkson post-game v Collingwood: "It was a contest from start to finish and a game of key moments. We were just unable to capitalise on the chances we had. We missed some golden chances, whether that was our goalkicking conversion or our connection going across the (50m) arc. We still took 15 or 16 inside 50 marks, so we connected enough to be able to kick a score."