VIDEOS: Match highlights | Brad Scott press conference | Post-match interviews | Sam Wright seals the win | Brent Harvey running goal | Drew Petrie one-hander | Join in the Chorus | Daniel Wells quickstep | Michael Firrito saving tackle | Leigh Adams takes no prisoners
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Recap all the action from North Melbourne's big win over the Saints with a blow-by-blow account of the biggest moments.
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The build-up
2.30pm - kangaroos.com.au caught up with several stars as they arrived at Etihad Stadium in preparation for the match. Watch the video
3.10pm - Scott Thompson was a LATE WITHDRAWAL for North. Luke Delaney was his replacement, with Matt Campbell named as the SUBSTITUTE.
3.55pm - The players hit the ground for their first warm-up, and all the action was captured with photographs. View the gallery
4.29pm - North Melbourne runs through the banner with just minutes remaining until the first bounce.
The first quarter
19.45 remaining - With the perfect start, Lindsay Thomas puts a PRECISION KICK onto the chest of Lachlan Hansen. The number 6 kicks the FIRST GOAL GOAL of the day. North by 6.
18.40 remaining - Michael Firrito dishes a clever handball to Leigh Adams, he gets it quickly to Jamie Macmillan who moves it on to Daniel Wells. Wells is BRILLIANT, weaving around an opponent and hitting Drew Petrie inside 50. He plays on and snaps a GOAL. North by 12. Watch the video | YouTube
16.30 remaining - Despite dominating the early play, North allows the Saints back into the game through a clever response from Leigh Montagna. North by 6.
11.25 remaining - Nick Riewoldt's first mark and disposal is a vital one. He marks strongly and kicks the Saints' second GOAL. North by 1. Liam Anthony up to 8 DISPOSALS already.
9.10 remaining - After a fumble, Kieran Harper is quick to mop up his work with a terrific pressure act. North regains possession and the ball ends up with Drew Petrie inside 50. He dishes a handball to Lindsay Thomas who bangs through a GOAL. North by 6.
7.45 remaining - With a certain goal looming, Michael Firrito chases Ahmed Saad and lays a terrific tackle. Watch the video | YouTube
6.30 remaining - Luke Delaney has no option in defence and is caught holding the ball. Lenny Hayes gathers and kicks a GOAL. Scores level.
5.00 remaining - The Saints have the ascendency thanks to a Jason Gram GOAL off the pack.
1.55 remaining - Another GOAL to St Kilda as Jack Steven roves the ruck tap and slots an easy one from 15m. Saints by 13.
0.20 remaining - A LATE TACKLE from Robbie Tarrant is penalised with a free kick downfield. David Armitage kicks a GOAL to help the Saints extend their advantage at the siren. Saints by 19.
END OF QUARTER: Despite North being on top in the early stages with its run-and-carry style, the Saints were quick to catch the Kangaroos on the counter. They dominated the second half of the term thanks to the efforts of David Armitage (12 disposals) and Jack Stevens (9 disposals)
The score: North Melbourne 3.1.19 trails St Kilda 6.2.38
Leading possessions: Leigh Adams 10, Liam Anthony 8
Leading goal-kickers: Lindsay Thomas 1, Drew Petrie 1, Lachlan Hansen 1
The second quarter
19.10 remaining - Stephen Milne gets the Saints off to the perfect start to the second quarter with a snap GOAL. Saints by 26.
18.45 remaining - From a clearance, Lachlan Hansen marks strongly inside 50. He kicks an IMPORTANT GOAL. Saints by 20.
16.20 remaining - A dangerous kick from Sean Dempster across the face of goal is gathered by Sam Fisher. But he's not out of trouble yet - Leigh Adams takes him to the ground, before somehow stealing the ball out of his arms and getting the ball to boot for a CLEVER GOAL. Saints by 14.
8.20 remaining - After a scrappy period of play and several wasted opportunities from North, Liam Anthony kicks to the advantage of Drew Petrie who takes another strong mark. He kicks a GOAL to narrow the margin further. Saints by 8.
6.50 remaining - Drew Petrie involved again as he competes against two Saints' players. The ball falls to the ground where Lachlan Hansen does the roving, gets around an opponent and kicks a GOAL. Saints by 2.
4.30 remaining - Following a series of controversial umpiring decisions, Leigh Montagna is first to bounce on a loose ball at the back of the pack. He kicks a GOAL. Saints by 9.
3.35 remaining - Ben McEvoy marks unopposed just 20m from the big sticks. He kicks another GOAL for St Kilda. Saints by 15.
2.50 remaining - Already with 13 disposals to his name, Leigh Adams roves brilliantly off a pack to boot his second GOAL. Saints by 9.
0.55 remaining - Jarryn Geary's high hit on Andrew Swallow sees the North captain receive a 50m penalty. Soon after a melee breaks out and the Kangaroos receive another 50m penalty. Swallow kicks the GOAL to narrow the margin to two points, while in the meantime Stephen Milne leaves the field minus a guernsey.
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The score: North Melbourne 9.3.57 trails St Kilda 9.5.59
Leading possessions: Liam Anthony 16, Leigh Adams 15, Andrew Swallow 15
Leading goal-kickers: Lachlan Hansen 3, Drew Petrie 2, Leigh Adams 2
The third quarter
15.25 remaining - With the Saints seemingly unable to clear the ball from defence, North has the early ascendency in the second half. Leigh Adams long kick goes to a contest, but Drew Petrie somehow pulls down a SUPERB ONE-HANDED MARK. His GOAL puts North in front.
11.40 remaining - North has had all the play in the third quarter, and continues its dominance with another GOAL, this time through Daniel Wells.
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5.15 remaining - In need of a goal, the Saints get the ball into the arms of Jack Steven who kicks into the path of Stephen Milne. He runs in and kicks an easy GOAL. North by 8.
4.40 remaining - Sean Dempster's HEAVY TAG on Brent Harvey catches the eye of the umpire again as he gives away another free kick. Harvey's pass is perfect onto the chest of Lindsay Thomas. He kicks a GOAL from 30m.
2.35 remaining - As the Saints streak forward through Raph Clarke, Brent Harvey makes chase. He shows AMAZING SPEED of a player ten years his junior and catches Clarke. Holding the ball.
END OF QUARTER: North's dominance in the quarter is reflected on the scoreboard, but not quite to the extend needed to put the Saints away. Daniel Wells, Leigh Adams and Michael Firrito were all instrumental in the turnaround.
The score: North Melbourne 13.5.83 leads St Kilda 10.11.71
Leading possessions: Leigh Adams 23, Liam Anthony 22, Daniel Wells 21, Andrew Swallow 20
Leading goal-kickers: Lachlan Hansen 3, Drew Petrie 3
The final quarter
18.10 remaining - St Kilda gets the first clean shot on goal through Lenny Hayes and he puts it through from outside 50. GOAL. North by 5.
16.55 remaining - Lachlan Hansen's continues his good day with a strong mark across half-forward. His long kick falls to the back of the pack where Andrew Swallow cleverly dishes a handball to Kieran Harper. Harper kicks an important GOAL. North by 11.
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14.50 remaining - Michael Firrito does well to get a spoil against two opponents on the wing. North quickly moves the ball forward, eventually getting it to Jamie Macmillan. The number 34 runs to 50 and kicks a TERRIFIC GOAL to bring the house down. North by 18.
13.45 remaining - The Saints aren't done with yet. Jack Steven kicks a GOAL from about 40 metres. North by 12.
13.10 remaining - The little champion stands up again. Brent Harvey gathers across half-forward, takes a bounce and weaves an opponent before slotting an AMAZING GOAL. North by 18.
12.10 remaining - More GREAT TEAM PLAY from North. Lindsay Thomas handballs to Daniel Wells who passes to Lachlan Hansen inside 50. He quickly kicks over the top to Drew Petrie. The vice-captain bangs through his FOURTH GOAL. North by 25.
10.35 remaining - Jack Ziebell passes cleverly inside 50 to Lindsay Thomas. The small forward bangs one from long range. GOAL! North by 31.
9.20 remaining - The Saints get a GOAL back through Terry Milera. North by 25.
8.10 remaining - Adam Schneider's mark inside 50 keeps the pressure on North. He kicks a GOAL to narrow the margin to 19.
6.25 remaining - Stephen Milne receives a free kick across half-forward and plays on forward of the mark. He puts into the path of David Armitage who kicks a GOAL. North by 14.
5.35 remaining - Lachlan Hansen can't mark inside 50, but at the pack of the pack Lindsay Thomas dishes to Ryan Bastinac. He kicks a GOAL from close range. North by 20.
3.45 remaining - More GREAT WORK from Michael Firrito who clears the ball to Leigh Adams. The ball ends up in the path of Sam Wright who kicks a HUGE GOAL from 30 metres on the run. North by 25.
2.30 remaining - Daniel Wells puts the ICING ON THE CAKE for North with his 12TH POSSESSION for the quarter and another GOAL. North by 31.
END OF GAME: North wins. A brilliant second half helps the Kangaroos to a 33-point win, and a spot in the top eight.
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Leading possessions: Daniel Wells 34, Leigh Adams 32, Liam Anthony 28
VIDEOS: Match highlights | Brad Scott press conference | Post-match interviews | Sam Wright seals the win | Brent Harvey running goal | Drew Petrie one-hander | Join in the Chorus | Daniel Wells quickstep | Michael Firrito saving tackle | Leigh Adams takes no prisoners
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