North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Western Bulldogs Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: AFL Round 16, 2024
The North Melbourne Kangaroos will face the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, June 29, at Marvel Stadium in the AFL Round 16. With a 1-13 record and seven straight defeats at the hands of the Bulldogs, North Melbourne heads into this clash as underdogs.
Since recording their first win against West Coast in Round 13, the Kangaroos have upped their game, but have been unlucky with results. Two weeks ago, they lost to Collingwood by a point and fell to Melbourne by three points in the previous round.
North's recent performance is a sign of hope and they will look to make it count this time with an upset victory over the slightly inconsistent Bulldogs. A victory could see them leapfrog Richmond and jump out of last place.
The Western Bulldogs, meanwhile are coming off a bye and will be eyeing back-to-back victories since Round 10. In their last outing, Luke Beveridge's side thumped Fremantle by 67 points, bringing them within distance of the top eight.
They will aim to secure a playoff position after the Round-16 game and feel confident playing against North Melbourne, a weaker opponent. The Bulldogs have won four of their past five games on the road, showing their ability to take out the Kangaroos.
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Western Bulldogs Form Guide
North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Guide (LLWLL): The North Melbourne Kangaroos are 18th in the AFL ladder.
Western Bulldogs Form Guide (WLWLW): The Western Bulldogs are 11th in the AFL ladder.
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Western Bulldogs Team News
North Melbourne Kangaroos
Injured: Blake Drury (Knee), Wil Dawson (Shoulder). Callum Coleman-Jones (Achilles), Josh Goater (Achilles), Brayden George (Knee)
Suspended: none
Western Bulldogs
Injured: Luke Cleary (Concussion), Nick Coffield (Shoulder), Bailey Smith (Knee), Jason Johannisen (Hamstring), Alex Keath (Hamstring), Ryan Gardner (Wrist), Jordan Croft (Concussion), James Harmes (Hamstring)
Suspended: none
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Western Bulldogs Predicted Lineups
North Melbourne Kangaroos
FB: Aidan Corr, Charlie Comben, Toby Pink
HB: Jackson Archer, Harry Sheezel, Luke McDonald
C: Darcy Tucker, Luke Davies-Uniacke, Bailey Scott
HF: Tom Powell, Brynn Teakle, Eddie Ford
FF: Paul Curtis, Nick Larkey, Cameron Zurhaar
FOL: Tristan Xerri, Liam Shiels, Jy Simpkin
I/C: Curtis Taylor, Dylan Stephens, Zac Fisher, Will Phillips, Kallan Dawson
EMG: Riley Hardeman, Tyler Sellers, Robert Hansen Jr
Western Bulldogs
FB: Taylor Duryea, Liam Jones, Bailey Williams
HB: Lachlan Bramble, James O'Donnell, Bailey Dale
C: Harvey Gallagher, Adam Treloar, Ryley Sanders
HF: Cody Weightman, Aaron Naughton, Jack Macrae
FF:Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Marcus Bontempelli, Rhylee West
FOL: Tim English, Ed Richards, Tom Liberatore
I/C:Oskar Baker, Sam Darcy, Joel Freijah, Rory Lobb, Laitham Vandermeer
EMG: Caleb Daniel, Buku Khamis, Anthony Scott
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Western Bulldogs Prediction
Prediction: Western Bulldogs to win by 42 points