The club’s traditional home, Arden Street, plays host to North Melbourne’s Round 9 clash against Richmond on Saturday.
A host of AFLW stars will be in action for Melbourne Uni earlier in the day, before the Roos’ VFL side takes the field.
The squads
North Melbourne
B: 64. L. Cunningham, 23. B. McKay, 35. D. Watson
HB: 36. J. Crocker, 24. S. Durdin, 40. T. Murphy
C: 72. D. Robinson, 37. K. Hayden, 30. B. Scott
HF: 31. C. Taylor, 6. T. Garner, 56. B. Whitecross
F: 46. L. Hosie, 38. T. Xerri, 8. N. Hrovat
R: 42. T. Campbell, 15. P. Ahern, 43. A. Hall
Int: 62. F. Cameron, 59. N. Holmes, 51. T. Hotchin, 61. C. Jansen, 53. T. Leonardis, 68. Q. Montanaro, 57. A. Morgan, 79. R. Morrison
23P: 60. L. McLean
In: F. Cameron, T. Garner, L. Hosie, T. Murphy
Richmond
B: 78. D. Coffield, 53. H. Beasley, 43. D. Eggmolesse-Smith
HB: 31. O. Markov, 46. B. Miller, 37. C. Menadue
C: 64. T. Silvestro, 26. R. Collier-Dawkins, 28. F. Turner
HF: 45. P. Naish, 41. M. Chol, 17. D. Rioli
F: 56. B. Grewar, 54. J. Ballard, 16. M. Weller
R: 40. C. Coleman-Jones, 21. J. Townsend, 34. J. Graham
Int: 79. W. Coates, 67. B. Credlin, 61. J. Fletcher, 52. S. Mannagh, 62. L. Nelson, 68. C. Riley , 55. L. Street, 60. C. Thompson
23P: 58. C. Harris
In: C. Harris, C. Riley , C. Menadue, L. Nelson, D. Rioli, C. Coleman-Jones, M. Weller
Out: D. Butler, J. Aarts, S. Morris
Talking points
- Mid-season draft addition Lachlan Hosie will make his club debut, named in the forward pocket for North. The leading goal-kicker in the SANFL this season only arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday.
- Taylor Garner will return to action after being omitted from the Roos' AFL team a fortnight ago.
- Tom Murphy is set to make his comeback from an ankle injury after a little over a month on the sidelines.
- Nine North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos' AFLW-listed players will be in action for Melbourne Uni in the earlier game at 11.50am.
The key players
North Melbourne
Tristan Xerri
The North youngster has been a key presence in recent weeks, with a nine-mark, three-goal haul against Geelong a fortnight ago arguably his best game for the club.
He’ll again play a key role with the Roos’ leading VFL goal-kicker in recent seasons, Nick Larkey, gaining a regular spot at AFL level.
Bailey Scott
The hard-running wingman was fairly quiet last week returning from concussion, but has been one of North’s most promising youngsters so far this season.
While the Tigers boast plenty of outside run, look for Scott to have an impact as he aims to win back his senior spot.
Richmond
Daniel Rioli
The Tigers’ speedster could consider himself a little unlucky to be omitted after 13 disposals and a goal last week.
Rioli starred in his last VFL outing a fortnight ago, and will be keen to continue that form.
Patrick Naish
The youngster has been a standout at VFL level, playing predominantly on a wing and across half-back.
A 29-disposal, four-goal effort against Frankston three weeks ago highlighted his ability, and he could prove a handful for the Roos on Saturday.
What the coach said
“I really liked our effort around the footy when we have to dig, and we’re getting better and better at that.” - North coach David Loader after the loss against Footscray.
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