North Melbourne returns to Marvel Stadium in Round 4 for its clash with the visiting Sydney Swans.

The Kangaroos showcased what they're capable of last time out in front of their home crowd, dominating the Demons to win by 59 points in Round 2.

Here's everything you need to know for Saturday night's primetime clash.

When: Saturday, April 5 at 7.35pm
Where: Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Gates Open: 5.30pm
Tickets: Secure your seat here!
Member Access: Scan in using your mobile membership via the NMFC App, or by using your barcoded membership card

Getting to the game 

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

Parking | Public Transport | Travel Disruptions | Accessibility

Around the ground

There's plenty for the mini-Roos at the Roo Squad Zone, with face painting and a colouring station. 

Make your favourite player's badge with the Love The Game badge making station! 

Get a photo with Kanga and Ruby as they roam around the concourse! 

Get your footy feed for only $9

Water, chips and hot dogs are only $3 when you use the Official Marvel Stadium app. Download here for iOS | Download here for Android.

Member Zone

Get your photo with the 1977 Premiership cup

Head to the Victory Room on Level 1, near Aisle 13 pre-game to create your own memory with the 1975 Premiership cup. Simply show your membership card to get access to this members-only activation.

Collect your member cap or scarf

Visit the ticket windows outside Gate 5 to collect your 2025 member merchandise. Don't forget to get your Member Choice Voucher ready!

Future Roos Passport Prize collection

Collect your Passport Prize for Round 4! Your exclusive 'Future Roos' badge can be collected at Gate 5 by showing your passport.

Can't make the 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% off all your food and bev purchases at The Wharf in Docklands, and 10% off at all other venues, when you order with The Pass!

To join the NMFC list and receive your exclusive discount:

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4. Order using The Pass to receive 15% off at The Wharf, and 10% off at all other venues

Watch on TV or stream on your phone

Saturday night's game will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo.  

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The Kangaroos return to Marvel Stadium on Saturday night for a date with Sydney, looking to even up their win-loss ledger.

After 14 seasons as a Swan, Luke Parker is expected to clash with his former club, along with teammate Jacob Konstanty, who joined North Melbourne alongside Parker in the 2024 off-season.

Round 4, North Melbourne v Sydney
Where: Marvel Stadium, VIC
When: Saturday, April 5 at 7.35pm AEDT
How to watch: Foxtel, Kayo Sports

The opposition

The 1-2 Swans enter Marvel Stadium refreshed after a bye and will be eager to collect a second straight win.

They were on the right side of the result last time out, as they snatched victory away from the Dockers, winning by three points at Optus Stadium in Round 2.

Star midfielder Chad Warner led the charge, tallying 26 touches, 727 metres gained and a goal to help his side avoid an 0-3 start to life under new coach Dean Cox. 

In-form Roo

Jy Simpkin

The skipper was prominent in the hard-fought defeat against the Crows, racking up 31 touches, a goal and game-highs for metres gained (680) and clearances (9).

He picked up four coaches' votes, the most for any Roo in Round 3, and looks to have rediscovered the form he was in when he claimed back-to-back Syd Barker medals across 2021 and 2022.

What the coach has said

North Melbourne senior coach Alastair Clarkson on Thursday: "Our goal has always been to be in the contest at three-quarter time. First game of the year we were seven points down against the Dogs and it didn't work out for us, then next week we were a couple of goals up against Melbourne and then it materialised into a big victory. It's why we were disappointed (against Adelaide), we weren't quite there."

Sydney found its groove after a difficult start to the season, defeating a fancied North Melbourne by 65 points on Saturday evening.

It was great reward for coach Dean Cox, as he continued to rely on youth and inexperience through necessity, to record the 18.9 (117) to 8.4 (52) victory under the closed roof of Marvel Stadium.

A dominant second half generated the percentage-boosting win, whereby Sydney kicked 10 goals to the Roos' three.

Will Hayward was the star for the Swans, wreaking havoc on North Melbourne's defensive line thanks to the visitors' fast ball movement and his dangerous combination of skill both in the air and on the deck. His two first-quarter goals set the tone, before finishing with four for the night to go with 15 disposals.

With Joel Amartey (four goals, five marks) and Hayden McLean (one goal, eight disposals) occupying duo Griffin Logue and Charlie Comben, Hayward found room to move, and capitalised.

Harry Sheezel was prolific for the home side, covering the ground beautifully and competing hard with Sydney's midfield to finish with 34 disposals and nine marks. He was well-supported by Luke Davies-Uniacke (25 disposals, four clearances) around the ball, despite a left hip concern.

Sydney was economical with its ball use, determined to move the footy with purpose and use its neat foot skills to break through North Melbourne's defensive structures. Third-gamer Riley Bice (26 disposals, 433 metres gained) and Nick Blakey (14, 304) did well to set up the ground from the back half, while Braeden Campbell (15, 263) and Isaac Heeney (19, 461) continuing the trend higher up the field.

KANGAROOS v SWANS Full match coverage and stats

The Roos, however, were guilty of overusing the footy at times, dominating the possession count 393-341, but only generating 37 inside 50s to Sydney's 56 by the final siren.

Despite this, there was a constant feeling North Melbourne could be absolutely cutting when linking up through the corridor. Exploiting the space the Swans were willing to give up out the back, the Roos worked to get speed on the ball, and overlap run to slice down the field.

Finding the right hands for the ball to be in for that all-important kick inside 50, however, was a different story, as greatly encouraging build up was often disrupted by skill errors.

Paul Curtis (two goals, six marks) loomed large up forward for the Roos, continuing his fine form this season, but there was an uncharacteristic lack of chemistry in attack, as they repeatedly got into one-another's leading space, and spoiled teammates in the air.

No love lost
There were certainly some early nerves in Luke Parker's first match against the side with whom he played 293 games and won a premiership. Caught holding the ball by James Jordon, Sydney was able to turn the free kick into its opening goal, and it was sure to let its former captain know. But not too much later, Parker was able to get forward and kick a neat snap goal, after which he turned to the vocal North Melbourne crowd to confirm his new allegiance. It was a different story for the other former Swan involved in Parker's trade, however, as Jacob Konstanty found himself in the firing line as multiple skirmishes broke out throughout the evening, most of which involved the untried former Swan.

NORTH MELBOURNE              2.0    5.1    6.3   8.4 (52)
SYDNEY                                   5.3    8.5    15.8   18.9 (117)

GOALS 
North Melbourne: Curtis 2, Parker 2, Larkey 2, McKercher, Zurhaar
Sydney: Hayward 4, Amartey 4, Ch.Warner 2, Hanily 2, Florent, McLean, Campbell, Ladhams, Sheldrick, Roberts

BEST 
North Melbourne: Sheezel, Parker, Curtis, Xerri
Sydney: Hayward, Grundy, Heeney, Lloyd, Bice, McCartin

INJURIES 
North Melbourne: Davies-Uniacke (left hip)
Sydney: Nil

SUBSTITUTES 
North Melbourne: Riley Hardeman (replaced Matt Whitlock in the third quarter)
Sydney: Angus Sheldrick (replaced Chad Warner at three-quarter time)

Crowd: 31,955 at Marvel Stadium