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Recap all the action from North's 54-point win over the Bulldogs with all the updates from kangaroos.com.au.
The build-up
11.15am - kangaroos.com.au is on hand as Ryan Bastinac arrives at Aegis Park. The camera crew follows Bastinac's preparations ahead of the game. Watch the video | YouTube
12.15pm - Leigh Adams is a late withdrawal for North Melbourne with Aaron Mullett his replacement. Mullett will be the substitute.
1.34pm - The North team runs onto the ground at Etihad Stadium.
The first quarter
11.15 remaining - Following a scrappy opening, the Bulldogs finally get on the board through Tory Dickson. GOAL. Bulldogs by 5.
9.10 remaining - A great run by Kieran Harper on the wing sees him put the ball into the path of Robbie Tarrant. His kick dribbles across goal where Lachlan Hansen pressures an opponent and dishes a handball to Drew Petrie. The vice-captain kicks the GOAL. North by 1.
8.30 remaining - Daniel Wells roves the pack brilliantly and kicks another GOAL for the Kangaroos. North by 7. Watch the video | YouTube
5.55 remaining - Dylan Addison causes the turnover for the Bulldogs after some sloppy work from North deep in defence. GOAL. North by 1.
5.25 remaining - Drew Petrie takes a strong mark inside 50 and cops late contact from Liam Picken. He kicks a GOAL from close range. North by 7.
3.35 remaining - Michael Talia gets the perfect start to his career with a great GOAL for the Bulldogs. Scores level.
END OF QUARTER: North goes in with a two-point lead after an ultra-competitive first term.
The score: North Melbourne 3.3.21 leads Western Bulldogs 3.1.19
Leading goal-kickers: Drew Petrie 2
Leading possessions: Ryan Bastinac 10, Brent Harvey 10, Liam Anthony 8, Andrew Swallow 8
The second quarter
18.10 remaining - The Bulldogs get the first GOAL of the second term through Daniel Giansiracusa. Dogs by 4.
17.10 remaining - Tom Campbell receives a free kick for a hold directly in front. He kicks the GOAL. Bulldogs by 10.
14.00 remaining - Drew Petrie kicks a wonderful GOAL on the run under pressure from long range. Bulldogs by 5. Watch the video | YouTube
11.40 remaining - After Drew Petrie isn't rewarded what looked like a mark, Ben Cunnington roves nicely from the boundary throw-in and kicks another GOAL. North by 1.
10.45 remaining - Dylan Addison marks on the lead and gets a GOAL back for the Dogs. Bulldogs by 5.
7.00 remaining - Sam Gibson kicks a GOAL to remember; the first of his career. Bulldogs by 1.
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END OF QUARTER: North Melbourne goes into the main break with a four-point lead.
The score: North Melbourne 7.3.45 leads Western Bulldogs 6.5.41
Leading goal-kickers: Drew Petrie 3, Kieran Harper
Leading possessions: Ryan Bastinac 19, Andrew Swallow 16, Ben Cunnington 15
The third quarter
17.30 remaining - After an early stalemate in the third term, North opens the scoring with a great roving GOAL from Cruize Garlett. North by 11.
14.40 remaining - Brent Harvey continues North's ascendency with another GOAL. North by 17.
9.45 remaining - Great work by Daniel Wells to cause the turnover. He passes inside 50 to Matt Campbell.
8.40 remaining - Tory Dickson receives a handball off the pack and kicks an important GOAL for the Bulldogs. North by 12.
6.45 remaining - Ryan Bastinac's kick around the corner out of the stoppage is marked by Drew Petrie who finds some space on Brian Lake. He kicks his FOURTH GOAL. North by 18.
0.10 remaining - With barely seconds remaining, Drew Petrie receives a free kick for a hold 20 metres from goal. He kicks his FIFTH GOAL and takes the lead in the Coleman Medal. North by 24.
END OF QUARTER: North starts to take the ascendency in the third term thanks to a four goal to one quarter.
The score: North Melbourne 11.7.73 leads Western Bulldogs 7.7.49
Leading goal-kickers: Drew Petrie 5, Kieran Harper 2
Leading possessions: Ben Cunnington 24, Ryan Bastinac 23, Sam Gibson 22
The final quarter
Start: Aaron Mullett subbed into the match for Jamie Macmillan.
17.50 remaining - After some good work from Kieran Harper to centre the ball, Daniel Wells hands to Liam Anthony who kicks a GOAL. North by 30.
17.25 remaining - North continues to extend its lead, this time through a clever Robbie Tarrant dribble GOAL. His first on a difficult day. North by 36. Watch the video | YouTube
16.20 remaining - Brent Harvey does brilliantly after receiving the ball at half-forward. Under pressure he sums up the situation and kicks into the path of Daniel Wells who kicks another GOAL. North by 41.
11.45 remaining - Robbie Tarrant marks on the lead and kicks his second GOAL. North by 45.
9.20 remaining - Brent Harvey clever to Ryan Bastinac. He passes inside 50 to Lachlan Hansen on the lead. Hansen kicks a GOAL. North by 45.
7.50 remaining - Robbie Tarrant marks on the lead and kicks his THIRD GOAL. North by 56.
4.30 remaining - Jarrad Grant kicks a late consolation GOAL for the Bulldogs. North by 49.
1.00 remaining - Liam Anthony kicks another GOAL in the dying stages as North dominates the final term.
END OF GAME - North Melbourne wins by 54-points.
The score: North Melbourne 18.7.115 defeated Western Bulldogs 8.13.61
Leading goal-kickers: Drew Petrie 5, Robbie Tarrant 3
Leading possessions: Brent Harvey 32, Ryan Bastinac 31, Liam Anthony 28, Ben Cunnington 27
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