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Recap all the action from North Melbourne's thrilling win over the Tigers with kangaroos.com.au's blow-by-blow updates.
The build-up
1.45pm - Drew Petrie and Leigh Adams are named in the final 22, with Matt Campbell the substitute.
2.30pm - kangaroos.com.au heads onto the MCG to catch some last-minute snaps of the players' preparations.
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16.00 remaining - After early misses from both sides, Jack Riewoldt opens the Tigers' account with a dribbling GOAL. Tigers by 5.
11.00 remaining - Brent Harvey kicks to Liam Anthony inside 50. He lines up and kicks North's first GOAL. Scores level.
7.50 remaining - Nathan Grima vital in the early stages with several fantastic spoils.
5.45 remaining - The Tigers kick their second GOAL through Robin Nahas. Richmond by 7.
3.00 remaining - Robbie Tarrant does well to snap around the corner into the pocket where Kieran Harper marks. From a tight angle he kicks a GOAL. North by 2.
2.30 remaining - A bit of feeling in the game as Ivan Maric gives away a free kick before the bounce.
0.30 remaining - North gets a free kick after the Tigers take the ball out of the ruck. Lachlan Hansen kicks the GOAL. North by 8.
END OF QUARTER: An all-in melee breaks out at the end of the term and there's plenty of feeling in the game going into the change. North's ascendency in the second half of the quarter helped it to an 8-point lead.
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Leading goalkickers: Liam Anthony 1, Kieran Harper 1, Lachlan Hansen 1
Leading possessions: Nathan Grima 11, Andrew Swallow 9, Scott Thompson 9
The second quarter
19.25 remaining - Trent Cotchin reads Todd Goldstein's tap nicely and kicks a GOAL. North by 2.
15.20 remaining - The Tigers take the lead thanks to a running GOAL from Bachar Houli. Tigers by 4.
14.25 remaining - Kieran Harper brings the North faithful to their feet with a two-bounce run, and GOAL from outside 50. North by 2. Video | Watch on YouTube
14.15 remaining - North extends its lead through Brent Harvey who marks on the arc and receives a 50m penalty for late contact. North by 8.
12.50 remaining - Another GOAL to North as Brett Deledio gives away a free kick and 50m penalty for umpire abuse. Petrie kicks it. North by 15.
11.05 remaining - Daniel Wells brilliant pass to Ryan Bastinac inside 50. He snaps around the corner and finds Liam Anthony in the square. GOAL. North by 22.
1.50 remaining - Another point to Richmond as they continue to pepper the goals. At the other end North is unable to add to its 7-goal tally. North by 18.
0.45 remaining - The Tigers land an important blow heading towards half-time with a GOAL to Shane Edwards. North by 12.
END OF QUARTER: North goes into the main change with a two-goal buffer. Andrew Swallow had a big second quarter with 9 disposals, while Nathan Grima continues his fantastic game in defence. Scott Thompson's job on Jack Riewoldt has also been a highlight.
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Leading goalkickers: Liam Anthony 2, Kieran Harper 2
Leading possessions: Andrew Swallow 18, Ryan Bastinac 15, Liam Anthony 15
The third quarter
18.00 remaining - The Tigers get off to the perfect start in the premiership quarter, with Dustin Martin marking strongly and kicking a GOAL. North by 6.
12.15 remaining - Richmond levels the scores with a GOAL to Jack Riewoldt.
8.45 remaining - Jack Riewoldt having a big impact as the Tigers begin to take the ascendency. Richmond by 1.
7.50 remaining - A great tackle by Drew Petrie deep in defence is rewarded with a free kick. From a difficult angle he kicks a vital GOAL. North by 5.
5.45 remaining - Robin Nahas' second GOAL puts the Tigers back in front. Richmond by 1.
3.00 remaining - Jamie Macmillan throws a kick onto the boot from outside 50 which somehow bounces through for a GOAL. North by 4.
1.10 remaining - Dustin Martin bombs long from outside and kicks a big GOAL. Richmond by 1.
0.50 remaining - Robbie Tarrant is subbed out of the game for Matt Campbell.
END OF QUARTER: Jack Riewoldt marks strongly and kicks a goal right on the cusp of three-quarter time to give the Tigers a handy 7-point lead. Richmond booted 5 goals to 2 for the term.
The score: North Melbourne 9.11.65 trails Richmond 10.12.72
Leading goalkickers: Liam Anthony 2, Kieran Harper, Drew Petrie 2
Leading possessions: Andrew Swallow 22, Ryan Bastinac 21, Nathan Grima 20
The final quarter
19.25 remaining - Great work from Ben Cunnington to tap it to Matt Campbell, he gets it to Brent Harvey who goes long. Drew Petrie marks strongly and kicks a massive GOAL in the context of the game. Richmond by 1.
18.15 remaining - A couple of important touches from Matt Campbell early in the term, this time starting the chain that leads to a Drew Petrie mark and GOAL. North by 5.
15.50 remaining - Drew Petrie pulls down a great strong mark inside 50 and kicks his third GOAL for the term. North by 11.
14.15 remaining - Shane Tuck takes a contested mark for the Tigers within range. He kicks a GOAL to narrow the margin. North by 5.
12.55 remaining - Brandon Ellis further tightens the margin with a behind from a gettable chance. North by 4.
11.30 remaining - Shane Tuck crashes the pack and gets a free kick for his troubles. He kicks the GOAL. Richmond by 2.
9.45 remaining - Drew Petrie free kick for holding in attack. He kicks his FOURTH GOAL for the quarter. North by 4.
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6.30 remaining - Brilliant play North. A chain of handballs all the way from defence ends with Drew Petrie who kicks his FIFTH GOAL of the quarter. North by 10.
5.45 remaining - Brent Harvey clever pass inside 50 to Daniel Wells. He misses but extends the margin. North by 11.
4.25 remaining - Trent Cotchin's poor kick from defence is intecepted. Matt Campbell snaps a wonderful GOAL! North by 17.
3.35 remaining - The Tigers won't go away. Robin Nahas kicks a GOAL from 50m. North by 11.
3.00 remaining - Controversy as Shane Edwards' kick off the ground is adjuged a goal, but referred to the video. The GOAL is eventually awarded, North by 5.
2.10 remaining - A brilliant smother by Lindsay Thomas stops a Tigers' forward thrust.
1.00 remaining - Shaun Grigg snaps around the corner but just misses. North by 4.
NORTH WINS: Desperate play in the closing seconds sees North win by 4 points. A fantastic win to put the Kangaroos in the 8.
The final score: North Melbourne 15.13.103 defeats Richmond 14.15.99
Leading goalkickers: Drew Petrie 7, Liam Anthony 2, Kieran Harper 2
Leading possessions: Ryan Bastinac 29, Andrew Swallow 29, Liam Anthony 26
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