North Melbourne has made two changes for its opening home game against Fremantle on Saturday, with co-captains Luke McDonald and Jy Simpkin locked in to play their first games in 2024
Leading by only four points late in the third quarter, Geelong ran rampant in the final term for a 49-point win
AFL R8 match report: Cats pounce late to down brave Roos
Geelong has extended its winning streak against North Melbourne, defeating the Kangaroos by 49 points at GMHBA Stadium
VFL R6 match report: Young ruck stars but Roos fall in close contest
Young ruckman Taylor Goad was an imposing presence in the middle as North Melbourne continued its 2026 VFL campaign with a close loss to the Geelong Cats on Saturday afternoon
VFL R6 team: Key talls among five inclusions
North Melbourne has made five changes ahead of Saturday's VFL curtain-raiser against Geelong at GHMBA Stadium.
