The Essendon Bombers have had an incredible season and will look to keep their momentum going by defeating the North Melbourne Kangaroos this Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
Calling this a mismatch would be an understatement. Essendon is ranked third on the AFL ladder, a position that is debatable as many believe the team should be ranked at least a step higher. The Bombers have not been beaten in their last five matches, winning four, with their ANZAC day match against the Magpies ending in a draw. They won their last game dominantly, beating the GWS Giants 82-62.
Essendon has displayed high-level defense, conceding 78,85,71 and 62 points in their last four matches. The Bombers also have potent offense, often overwhelming their opposition.
The Roos, on the other hand, are still winless and have had embarrassing losses against struggling teams like Hawthorn and St Kilda. Teams that typically struggle with scoring have consistently scored over a hundred points against North Melbourne, exposing their non-existent defense.
The outcome of this match is predictable. The Bombers will likely run through the Roos’ defenses and add another win to their record.
Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Head-to-Head
Essendon Bombers Form Guide: (WWDWW) Essendon occupy the third spot on the AFL Ladder.
North Melbourne Form Guide: (LLLLL) North Melbourne are at the bottom of the AFL Ladder, making them the lowest ranked team in the league.
Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Team News
Essendon Bombers
Injured: Kaine Baldwin (Foot), Sam Draper (Knee), Xavier Duursma (Quad), Jaiden Hunter (Knee), Jordan Ridley (Quad), Will Setterfield (Knee)
Suspended: None
North Melbourne
Injured: Callum Coleman-Jones (Achilles), Kallan Dawson (Ankle), Hamish Free (Concussion), Brayden George (Shoulder), Josh Goater (Achilles), Griffin Logue (Knee), Colby McKercher (Foot), Jy Simpkin (Quad)
Suspended: None
Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Predicted Lineup
Essendon Bombers Lineup:
FB: Dyson Heppell, Ben McKay, Jayden Laverde
HB: Nic Martin, Mason Redman, Andrew McGrath
C: Matt Guelfi, Darcy Parish, Jake Kelly
FF: Harrison Jones, Peter Wright, Alwyn Davey Jnr
FOL: Todd Goldstein, Jye Caldwell, Zach Merrett
IC: Ben Hobbs, Nick Hind, Jade Gresham, Nik Cox, Archie Perkins
EMG: Dylan Shiel, Nick Bryan, Nate Caddy
North Melbourne Kangaroos Lineup
FB: Aidan Corr, Charlie Comben, Luke McDonald
HB: Zac Fisher, Harry Sheezel, Miller Bergman
C: Darcy Tucker, Luke Davies-Uniacke, Bailey Scott
HF: Jaidyn Stephenson, Cameron Zurhaar, Liam Shiels
FF: Paul Curtis, Nick Larkey, Zane Duursma
FOL: Tristan Xerri, George Wardlaw, Tom Powell
IC: Toby Pink, Charlie Lazzaro, Eddie Ford, Wil Dawson, Curtis Taylor
EMG: Hugh Greenwood, Blake Drury, Dylan Stephens
Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Prediction
Prediction: Essendon by 50 points
