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Recap all the action from North Melbourne's Round 16 clash against Carlton with blow-by-blow updates from kangaroos.com.au.
The build-up
5.30pm - kangaroos.com.au caught up with Jack Ziebell, Michael Firrito and Ryan Bastinac as they arrived at Etihad Stadium. Watch the video on YouTube
6.20pm - Matt Campbell was announced as North Melbourne's SUBSTITUTE, while Marc Murphy was named for the Blues.
7.15pm - The North team on the ground for its first warm-up. Scott Thompson looks primed for his first game back.
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The first quarter
19.40 remaining - Leigh Adams kicks North's first GOAL after a 50m penalty. North by 6.
19.20 remaining - A quick response from the Blues as Eddie Betts kicks a clever GOAL.
18.15 remaining - A pass from Mitch Robinson lands in the arms of Dennis Armfield. He kicks a GOAL. Carlton by 6.
15.35 remaining - Pressure from the Blues deep in attack putting North under pressure. Daniel Wells' turnover ends up in an Andrew Carrazzo GOAL. Carlton by 12.
14.25 remaining - Drew Petrie gets a free kick inside 50 for a push. He kicks the GOAL to keep North in striking range. Carlton by 6.
13.40 remaining - Michael Jamison goes in with the knees and gives Drew Petrie another easy GOAL after some great lead-up work from Brent Harvey. Scores level.
9.45 remaining - A BRILLIANT SPOIL on the line from Nathan Grima saves a likely Carlton goal. Carlton by 1.
8.50 remaining - Daniel Wells passes brilliantly onto the chest of Drew Petrie on the lead. He kicks the GOAL. North by 5. HIS THIRD.
5.50 remaining - GREAT PRESSURE by Jack Ziebell. Causes the turnover, before Leigh Adams passes to Drew Petrie inside 50. He kicks his FOURTH GOAL. North by 10.
0.50 remaining - AMAZING COURAGE from Leigh Adams running into traffic. He gets to his feet, before laying a BRILLIANT SHEPHARD. The ball ends up with Kieran Harper who kicks a GREAT GOAL. Watch the video | YouTube
END OF QUARTER: A terrifc turnaround from North in the second half of the quarter sees it go in with a handy 15-point lead. Drew Petrie's four goals were a highlight, as was Leigh Adams effort late in the term to set up a goal.
The score: North Melbourne 6.1.37 leads Carlton 3.4.22
Leading goals: Drew Petrie 4
Leading possessions: Michael Firrito 8, Daniel Wells 8
The second quarter
19.00 remaining - North gets off to the perfect start in the second quarter with a GOAL from Shaun Atley. North by 21.
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15.00 remaining - Leigh Adams LEAVES THE GROUND with what looks like an arm injury after Chris Judd holds onto his arm in a tackle. Watch the video | YouTube
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10.20 remaining - In need of a GOAL, Lachlan Hansen answers the call for North with a great contested mark. North by 22.
6.50 remaining - Jack Ziebell lays a HUGE BUMP on Carlton's Aaron Joseph that brings the North crowd to its feet.
4.25 remaining - Brilliant work by Jamie Macmillan to put a spoil on as the Blues clear. Kieran Harper kicks cleverly into space for Lachlan Hansen who kicks a GOAL. North by 23.
4.00 remaining - Carlton quickly replies from the centre with a GOAL to Mitch Robinson.
2.45 remaining - Great work by Jack Ziebell who sends the ball long to the square. Drew Petrie knocks down to Lindsay Thomas who kicks a GOAL. North by 29.
2.00 remaining - Carlton hits back with a GOAL to Dennis Armfield to stay in touch. North by 23.
0.45 remaining - Ryan Bastinac puts a great pass into the path of Drew Petrie, but it's the big forward who has to work the hardest with a strong contested mark. He kicks his FIFTH GOAL.
END OF QUARTER: A 6 goal to 3 quarter sees North go in with a 29-point lead. Despite the Blues having more of the ball, the Kangaroos have made the most of their opportunities with better ball use.
The score: North Melbourne 12.2.74 leads Carlton 6.9.45
Leading goals: Drew Petrie 5
Leading possessions: Michael Firrito 13, Daniel Wells 13
The third quarter
15.30 remaining - The Blues land the first blow of the second half with a GOAL to Marc Murphy. North by 23.
15.00 remaining - North quickly returns fire thanks to a clever kick from Kieran Harper to the advantage of Drew Petrie. He marks and kicks his SIXTH GOAL. North by 29.
12.30 remaining - Back-to-back goals for Chris Judd as Carlton rallies to within 18-points.
12.05 remaining - Drew Petrie gets a free kick for holding. He kicks his SEVENTH GOAL. North by 24.
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9.20 remaining - After some good work from Drew Petrie, Lindsay Thomas roves the pack and kicks an AMAZING GOAL from the pocket. North by 36. Watch the video | YouTube
7.50 remaining - Andrew Swallow cops a high tackle inside 50. His GOAL puts North 42-points up.
6.30 remaining - Great work North. Long kick to the square by Shaun Atley roved by Brent Harvey who kicks a GOAL. North by 48.
4.55 remaining - North's great run continues. Kieran Harper kicks another GOAL from outside 50. North by 54.
END OF QUARTER: Another fantastic quarter of football by North Melbourne with 7 goals to 3. Drew Petrie moved on to seven goals, while Daniel Wells continued to have a massive impact with 23 disposals for the match.
The score: North Melbourne 19.4.118 leads Carlton 9.9.63
Leading goals: Drew Petrie 7, Lachlan Hansen 3
Leading possessions: Daniel Wells 23, Andrew Swallow 19
The fourth quarter
Start of quarter - After a night out up forward, Drew Petrie is SUBSTITUTED. Matt Campbell comes into the game.
15.45 remaining - Jamie Macmillan great pass inside 50 to Ryan Bastinac in space. Bastinac kicks the GOAL. North by 54.
14.10 remaining - Lindsay Thomas kicks another GOAL for North as the party continues. North by 60.
12.55 remaining - Nick Duigan gets a GOAL back for Carlton, but the margin is still 54.
12.20 remaining - Finally some reward for effort for Robbie Tarrant who kicks a GOAL. North by 60.
8.45 remaining - Kieran Harper's THIRD GOAL gets the North fans singing Join in the Chorus early. A crowd of over 46,000 is packed into Etihad Stadium on a memorable night for the Kangaroos.
5.50 remaining - Eddie Betts kicks a consolation GOAL for the Blues. North by 60.
5.25 remaining - After a quiet game, Jeff Garlett chimes in with a clever late GOAL for the Blues. His first for the night. North by 54.
4.20 remaining - More courage from Leigh Adams, but he comes off second best and is taken from the field.
3.10 remaining - Andrew Swallow is also off the ground after copping a boot to the head.
2.20 remaining - Lachlan Hansen marks strongly inside 50 and kicks another GOAL. North by 59.
End of game: North Melbourne wins! A 53-point victory for the Kangaroos in a night to remember.
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Leading goals: Drew Petrie 7, Lachlan Hansen 4, Kieran Harper 3, Lindsay Thomas 3
Leading possessions: Daniel Wells 26, Liam Anthony 23, Andrew Swallow 22
Videos: Thomas: Miracle man | Adams courage, Harper goal | Kangas kick on | Join in the Chorus | Match highlights | Join in the Chorus | Judd wings Adams | Scott & Petrie press conference | Friendly fire | Post-match interviews | Swallow v Harper | Adams on Judd tackle
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