Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 10 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with Essendon Bombers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. North Melbourne game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday May 19, 2024 at 1:10 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Odds

Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Preview

The Bombers have established themselves as a genuine finals contender after their big win against the Giants, and with a pretty cruisy fixture ahead, they’ve set themselves up well.

The Roos have been handed talent, but continue to head backwards, which can’t all be attributed to the youth, but their experienced players aren’t standing up.

It’s the energy and shutdown pressure the Bombers have brought to the table that gets them on a roll, and they’ve learned in the first few months how to absorb the pressure and not get completely run over.

The Roos are lacking any tactical execution and there’s still a heavy reliance on the forwards to score, as the midfielders get easily exploited on turnover and can’t push up too high.

Essendon’s smaller forward line continues to perform and the ability to keep the leading patterns circulating gives first chance at the drop of the ball and at least an opportunity to force a stoppage.

These teams played two games last year where Essendon won both by less than two goals, so the Roos can match up relatively well.

Ultimately, too many problems for North, and unless their midfielders stand up offensively they’ll get hurt quickly.

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Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Tip

Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Teams

BOMBERS

B: D.Heppell, B.McKay, J.Laverde

HB: N.Martin, M.Redman, A.McGrath

C: M.Guelfi, D.Parish, J.Kelly

HF: S.Durham, K.Langford, J.Stringer

F: H.Jones, P.Wright, A.Davey Jnr

FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Caldwell, Z.Merrett – C

I/C (FROM): B.Hobbs, D.Shiel, J.Gresham, N.Cox, A.Perkins, N.Bryan, N.Caddy

IN: D.Shiel, N.Bryan, N.Caddy

OUT: Nil

KANGAROOS

B: A.Corr, C.Comben, L.McDonald – C

HB: Z.Fisher, H.Sheezel, J.Archer

C: D.Tucker, L.Davies-Uniacke, B.Scott

HF: J.Stephenson, T.Powell, L.Shiels

F: P.Curtis, N.Larkey, C.Zurhaar

FOLL: T.Xerri, G.Wardlaw, J.Simpkin

I/C (FROM): M.Bergman, C.Taylor, H.Greenwood, T.Pink, D.Stephens, B.Drury, Z.Duursma

IN: J.Simpkin, M.Bergman, C.Taylor, T.Pink, D.Stephens, Z.Duursma

OUT: C.McKercher (Injured), W.Phillips (Omitted), R.Hardeman (Omitted)