Match preview: Second preliminary final, Eagles v Kangaroos
September 22, 2015 10:16 AM
SUMMARY
For the second year in a row North Melbourne have come from outside the top four and stormed into a preliminary final after defeating the Sydney Swans last Saturday. They face a rested West Coast team that has defied early season predictions to vault into premiership favouritism on the back of slick ball movement, a diverse forward line and smothering team defence. The Eagles will rightfully start firm favourites, but the Kangaroos are making a habit of overturning the odds.
For the second year in a row North Melbourne have come from outside the top four and stormed into a preliminary final after defeating the Sydney Swans last Saturday. They face a rested West Coast team that has defied early season predictions to vault into premiership favouritism on the back of slick ball movement, a diverse forward line and smothering team defence. The Eagles will rightfully start firm favourites, but the Kangaroos are making a habit of overturning the odds.
WHERE AND WHEN: Domain Stadium, Saturday September 26, 5.45pm AWST
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WHO'S MISSING
West Coast: With midfield aces Matt Priddis (quad) and Chris Masten (hamstring) expected to return from injury, the Eagles will be missing just key defenders Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown, who they've learnt to cope without all season.
North Melbourne: The Kangaroos are in great shape for this time of year. Forward Drew Petrie (knee) and defender Robbie Tarrant (quad) are both expected to be available, giving them a near full list to choose from.
THIS YEAR
Round 10, Blundstone Arena: North Melbourne 13.7 (85) d West Coast 10.15 (75)
The Kangaroos showed real mettle to hang on and win, kicking four goals to three in the final term despite kicking into the teeth of a howling gale. Shaun Higgins kicked four goals and Jack Ziebell had 24 disposals,including 11 clearances.
The Kangaroos showed real mettle to hang on and win, kicking four goals to three in the final term despite kicking into the teeth of a howling gale. Shaun Higgins kicked four goals and Jack Ziebell had 24 disposals,including 11 clearances.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS (the five meetings prior to 2015)
R11, 2014, North Melbourne 12.10 (82) d West Coast 6.8 (44) at Domain Stadium
R8, 2013, West Coast 12.18 (90) d North Melbourne 13.10 (88) at Domain Stadium1EF, 2012, West Coast 24.18 (162) d North Melbourne 9.12 (66) at Domain Stadium
R15, 2012, West Coast 12.14 (86) d North Melbourne 13.6 (84) at Blundstone ArenaR6, 2012, West Coast 17.18 (120) d North Melbourne 15.5 (95) at Domain Stadium
R11, 2014, North Melbourne 12.10 (82) d West Coast 6.8 (44) at Domain Stadium
R8, 2013, West Coast 12.18 (90) d North Melbourne 13.10 (88) at Domain Stadium1EF, 2012, West Coast 24.18 (162) d North Melbourne 9.12 (66) at Domain Stadium
R15, 2012, West Coast 12.14 (86) d North Melbourne 13.6 (84) at Blundstone ArenaR6, 2012, West Coast 17.18 (120) d North Melbourne 15.5 (95) at Domain Stadium
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