Quarter by quarter: Dees v Roos
Quarter by quarter: Dees v Roos
After a slow start from both teams and plenty of stoppages, late inclusion Luke Tapscott kicked a goal around the body from 50m out. North has plenty of the ball and a number of opportunities to kick their first goal but could only manage three points. Daniel Wells kicked the first goal for North at the 12 minute mark of the first quarter. A missed marking opportunity from Jack Fitzpatrick, saw youngster Leigh Adams kick Norths second consecutive goal. Ryan Bastinac kicked Norths third after an unfortunate bounce of the ball allowed him to run into an open goal.
Melbourne 1.0.6 North Melbourne 3.5.23
Quarter 2
Ben Cunnington kicked Norths fourth goal at the 11 minute mark of the second quarter after a poor kick from Aaron Davey. Forward Jack Fitzpatrick kicked the Dees second goal of the game with a nice kick inside 50 from Jeremy Howe. Another quick entry into 50 resulted in a nice contested Mark form Chris Dawes who kicked truly, and two consecutive goals. Aaron Black steadied the ship with a goal from 30m out. Not long after Daniel Wells kicked a goal off the ground to extend Norths lead to 25 points.
Melbourne 3.2.20 North Melbourne 6.9.45
North come out after half time flying continuing their solid form going into half time. Shannon Byrnes was the goal kicker for the Dees in the third quarter. North were outstanding during the third quarter kicking eight goals and extending the margin to 64 points.
Melbourne 4.4.28 North Melbourne 14.12.96
With the game well and truly over the final term was all about how far North or whether the Demons could stem the flow. Unfortunately for the Dees, North Melbourne replicated its third term with another comprehensive win by 122 points.
Melbourne 4.4.28 North Melbourne 22.18.150