The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will head to Windy Hill on Sunday to face Essendon in the clubs' first ever AFLW meeting.
The Roos flexed their muscles in Week 7 against Sydney, winning by 10 goals at North Hobart Oval to retain top spot on the ladder.
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Sunday, October 20
Essendon v North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos, 3.05pm AEDT
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SYNC NOWInjury update
Irish star Erika O'Shea remains a chance to face the Bombers despite finishing Sunday's game against Sydney in a moonboot. O'Shea fell awkwardly in a challenge late in the final quarter but was cleared of a serious ankle sprain and is expected to train this week. Captain Emma Kearney remains a month away from a return.
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The opposition
The Dons picked up their fifth win of the season last weekend, holding the Western Bulldogs goalless to triumph 3.8 (26) to 0.3 (3) at Mission Whitten Oval.
Georgia Nanscawen and Maddy Prespakis were prolific, racking up 29 and 27 disposals respectively to help keep their side in the top eight.
Ticketing
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Membership
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Joining up is a great way to support not only the AFLW team, but the entire football club and AFLW competition.
Watch on TV or stream on your phone
Sunday afternoon's game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and for Foxtel and Kayo Sports subscribers.
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Bring on the Bombers!
