An inaccurate North Melbourne has completed its pre-season preparations with a narrow two-point loss to West Coast at Hands Oval in Bunbury.

The Kangaroos outplayed the Eagles for much of Saturday's clash in WA's south-west, but the home side lifted in the final quarter to win 11.5 (71) to 9.15 (69), with Liam Baker's booming 55m goal sealing the victory.

The Eagles were ambushed in the midfield in the first quarter and struggled to get the game played in their half for long periods, entering the main break with just 12 inside 50s to 27. 

Star midfielder Harry Sheezel was excellent, kicking a 50m running goal to highlight the type of form he will enter the season with. The young gun combined with Tom Powell (25 and a goal) and Colby McKercher (24 and four clearances) to drive the Roos' best passages. 

Jack Darling looked motivated against his former teammates and created plenty of opportunities as the Roos dominated inside 50s (16-3) and clearances (13-4) in the first quarter. 

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After Sheezel and Powell steadied the ship in the third, Luke Davies-Uniacke provided a highlight in the fourth when he crumbed and dodged three tackles to snap a brilliant goal that gave North a 12-point lead. 

The Eagles rallied, however, and kicked unanswered goals through the brilliant Jake Waterman, wingman Jayden Hunt, and then Baker to give their fans something to celebrate. 

New faces
Former Eagle Jack Darling was recruited to take the pressure off Nick Larkey and looked in excellent shape, presenting strongly but not finishing off his work. Former Sydney small forward Jacob Konstanty provided excellent pressure and played with intensity in the front half, while prized draftee Finn O'Sullivan shone with his ability to intercept and then burst forward and get involved in scoring chains.

Round one chance 
North Melbourne small forward Robert Hansen jnr looks an improved player and was composed with the ball in the front half, showing he has a role to play in 2025. It would be a shock if No.2 draft pick Finn O'Sullivan hasn't earned an immediate debut. . 

Fantasy watch
If you're one of the 40 per cent of Fantasy Classic coaches without Caleb Daniel (MID/FWD, $514,000), it's time to add the new Roo to your side. He scored 100 and North loves the ball in his hands coming out of defence. The Roos dominated this game from a scoring perspective, as Tristan Xerri (RUC, $1,175,000) picked up where he left off with 133, Harry Sheezel (DEF, $1,151,000) starred with 125 and Tom Powell (MID, $807,000) put together a strong game for 117. You can also lock Finn O'Sullivan (MID, $337,000) into your team if you haven't already after his 79. - Dejan Kalinic

WEST COAST                   1.0    6.0    7.2     11.5 (71)
NORTH MELBOURNE       3.6    4.9    7.14    9.15 (69) 

GOALS 
West Coast: Waterman 4, Ryan 2, Kelly, Baker, Hunt, Brockman, Flynn
North Melbourne: Curtis 2, Sheezel, Powell, Davies-Uniacke, Scott, Darling, Larkey, Zurhaar 

BEST
West Coast: Waterman, McGovern, Graham, Baker, Kelly, Ginbey, Hough  
North Melbourne: Sheezel, Powell, O'Sullivan, McKercher, Davies-Uniacke, Xerri, Daniel 

INJURIES
West Coast: Nil 
North Melbourne: Nil