With more than $4,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, this year’s official North Melbourne Tipping Competition promises to be one of the most hotly contested yet.

500-plus supporters joined in the fun last year and that number is expected to rise rapidly as eager tipsters cast their eye over the weekly matchups.

This year things get even more difficult with nine games to pick from and weekly prizes up for grabs.

The winning tipster* for the season will receive the opportunity of a lifetime; a photo with the 2013 North Melbourne squad and a signed team guernsey.*

The action gets under way this Saturday night when the Swans take on the Giants and while there’s still plenty of time to join, that one tip could prove the difference.

Click here to join.

* Terms and conditions apply. Visit tipping.kangaroos.com.au for more information.

ACT NOW: The deadline to purchase a BOX ON pledge and have your name on the North Melbourne debt reduction jumper is March 31. Head to kangaroos.com.au/boxon now to make a pledge.