Recap all the action from the match against the Dockers with blow-by-blow updates.

The build-up

1.15pm - kangaroos.com.au catches up with Brent Harvey, Lachlan Hansen and Scott Thompson upon their arrival at Etihad Stadium. Watch the video

1.45pm - No change for North Melbourne. Matt Campbell the substitute. Matthew Pavlich ruled out for the Dockers with Zac Clarke his replacement.

The first quarter

17.00 remaining - After a slow start, North gets the first GOAL of the day through Jamie Macmillan. North by 5.

12.30 remaining - The Dockers get a quick response through Hayden Ballantyne and take the lead. Freo by 1.

11.00 remaining - Chris Mayne marks inside 50 and kicks a GOAL. Dockers by 7.

8.20 remaining - Another goal to the Dockers through Mayne. Fremantle well on top early despite the absence of Pavlich. Freo by 16.

END OF QUARTER: A disappointing quarter for North with poor disposal efficiency proving costly. Some missed chances from the Dockers let the Kangaroos off the hook.

The score: North Melbourne 1.1.7 trails Fremantle 3.5.23
Leading goal-kickers: Jamie Macmillan 1
Leading possessions: Liam Anthony 10, Andrew Swallow 9

The second quarter

19.20 remaining - Robbie Tarrant receives a free kick for a push. He hits the post. Freo by 14.

17.45 remaining - Another miss from Tarrant reflective of North's start to the game. Freo by 13.

16.15 remaining - Michael Walters marks deep in attack and kicks a GOAL. Freo by 19.

13.30 remaining - Following a series of missed opportunities, North finally gets on the board thanks to Ryan Bastinac. He marks a kick out of defence and kicks a GOAL on the run. Fremantle by 13.

10.00 remaining - Another turnover results in a Fremantle GOAL. This time to Adam McPhee. Freo by 19.

8.50 remaining - Good work by Lindsay Thomas to dish a handball to Lachie Hansen. He kicks a GOAL. Freo by 13.

8.00 remaining - Lindsay Thomas does well again. Dropped a difficult mark, but roves and kicks a dribbling GOAL. Freo by 7.

6.20 remaining - The Dockers get another GOAL through Michael Walters who roves cleverly and dribbles one through. Freo by 13.

3.55 remaining - Sam Gibson marks across half-forward and receives a 50m penalty. He kicks a GOAL to narrow the margin. Freo by 8.

END OF QUARTER: An improved quarter from North Melbourne, but the Dockers still go in with a handy lead at the main break.

The score: North Melbourne 5.4.34 trails Fremantle 6.7.43
Leading goal-kickers: Ryan Bastinac 1, Sam Gibson 1, Lachlan Hansen 1, Jamie Macmillan 1, Lindsay Thomas 1
Leading possessions: Andrew Swallow 18, Ryan Bastinac 16

The third quarter

Start of term: A flying start to the third quarter as North kicks three early goals, but the Dockers hit back through Aaron Sandilands.

11.20 remaining - Michael Walters receives a free kick down field and kicks a GOAL. Freo by 10.

7.00 remaining - Turnover by North - Stephen Hill handball to Chris Mayne who kicks a GOAL. Freo by 18.

0.50 remaining - Adam McPhee kicks another GOAL to give the Dockers a handy lead at the final change. Freo by 21.

END OF QUARTER: North looked to be gaining the ascendency at the start of the term, but the Dockers worked hard to get back into it.

The score: North Melbourne 8.7.55 trails Fremantle 11.10.76
Leading goal-kickers: Lachlan Hansen 2, Lindsay Thomas 2
Leading possessions: Andrew Swallow 23, Liam Anthony 21

The final quarter

20.00 remaining - Straight from the middle North moves it forward. Brent Harvey roves brilliantly and kicks a fantastic GOAL. Freo by 15.

19.20 remaining - Another clearance for North and this time Lindsay Thomas shows some magic with a great GOAL. Freo by 9.

13.20 remaining - After North threatened to run over the top, the Dockers get the perfect response through Tendai Mzungu. Freo by 17.

12.10 remaining - Michael Walters marks on the lead and kicks a GOAL. Freo by 23.

11.45 remaining - Matt De Boer kicks a GOAL on the run for the Dockers. Freo by 29.

11.00 remaining - Free kick to Nick Suban and a 50m penalty. He kicks the GOAL. Freo by 35.

10.15 remaining - Another GOAL to the Dockers, this time through David Mundy. Freo by 41.

9.30 remaining - Hayden Ballantyne roves and kicks another GOAL. 47 points the margin.

8.30 remaining - Another free kick, and another GOAL to Hayden Ballantyne. Freo by 53.

7.20 remaining - Lachlan Hansen marks inside 50 and kicks a consolation GOAL. Freo by 47.

5.45 remaining - Nick Suban GOAL on the run from long range. Freo by 53.

2.15 remaining - Sam Gibson kicks a GOAL. Freo by 47.

1.40 remaining - Capping off a big game, Hayden Ballantyne kicks his fourth GOAL for the day. Freo by 53.

END OF GAME: A disappointing day for North Melbourne and a big loss after trailing for much of the game.

The score: Fremantle 20.12.132 defeated North Melbourne 12.7.79
Leading goal-kickers: Lachlan Hansen 3, Lindsay Thomas 3
Leading possessions: Andrew Swallow 30, Liam Anthony 25, Cruize Garlett 23