Marvel Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 8 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne. The game kicks off at 7:30 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: Thursday May 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Preview

North Melbourne will be seeking a crucial statement win when they face Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. While the Kangaroos showed improvement in their recent 97-88 loss to Port Adelaide, it wasn’t enough to snap a run of four consecutive defeats, with an average margin of 58.8 points. Essendon, too, enters the clash with a point to prove after their 107-66 loss to Collingwood on ANZAC Day, ending a promising three-match winning streak. Historically, the Bombers have dominated this fixture, winning the last 11 encounters since 2016. Last year, they triumphed 106-66 at Marvel, with Peter Wright’s four goals and Harry Sheezel’s 32 disposals in a losing effort for North. Both teams will be desperate to turn their fortunes around in this crucial matchup.