Every Wednesday, until footy returns, we'll be heading into the archive to recap some of the great games throughout North Melbourne's rich history.

This week, we take you back to Round 21, 2015, and a clash against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.

Going into the game, North was in seventh place, while the Dockers were setting the standard for the rest of the competition.

Top of the table and one and a half games ahead of their nearest opponent, Ross Lyon's team was among the premiership favourites.

Coming off six straight wins and a Preliminary Final berth the year before, North was full of hope too.

The Roos were without Jack Ziebell due to suspension, but boasted experience on every line. 

23,857 fans donned the royal blue and white with pride as the first bounce neared. 

But when the Dockers broke out to a four-goal lead at quarter-time, it looked like it would be a tough day at the office for the home team.

Then, the tide started to turn.

“At first, their (the Kangaroos') backmen were able to hang tough as Fremantle forced more shots on goal,” The Age reporter Emma Quayle later said. 

“Then they were able to start getting the Dockers on the back foot as they moved the ball through the middle with a bit more speed, confidence and ambition. They kicked just three goals to one in the second term, but it felt like they had won back control of the game, or at least evened everything up again.”

Here's how it panned out.