The first of the AFL Round 2 matches today is between Geelong Cats and North Melbourne Kangaroos with the game being played in Melbourne at Etihad Stadium with the opening bounce set to commence at 1:10pm local time. Geelong are the favourites for the match in the odds. View our preview and teams for the game between Geelong Cats and North Melbourne Kangaroos.

Round: Round 2 1:10 PM April 07, 2013
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Weather: 28° Mostly sunny.

Odds:

Geelong Cats $1.42 vs North Melbourne Kangaroos $2.95 at Sportsbet Australia

Geelong Cats $1.44 vs North Melbourne Kangaroos $2.85 at Luxbet Australia

Preview:

LAST FIVE TIMES
R3, 2012, North Melbourne 20.11 (131) d Geelong 16.18 (114) at Etihad Stadium
R7, 2011, Geelong 19.13 (127) d North Melbourne 9.7 (61) at Simonds Stadium
R14, 2010, Geelong 14.14 (99) d North Melbourne 9.9 (63) at Simonds Stadium
R8, 2009, Geelong 18.11 (119) d North Melbourne 7.7 (49) at Simonds Stadium
R21, 2008, Geelong 17.13 (115) d North Melbourne 13.4 (82) at Simonds Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1. The Kangaroos’ win over Geelong in round three last year was the first time they had beaten the Cats since round five, 2007.

2. This will be the 153rd clash between the sides. Geelong holds a clear advantage, winning 92 times to 59, with one draw.

3. The Cats enjoy an impressive recent record at Etihad Stadium, winning nine of 11 games since 2010.

4. The sides have clashed seven times at Etihad Stadium, with four wins to the Kangaroos and three to the Cats.

5. Twin brothers Chris and Brad Scott have coached again each other only twice in home and away matches so far.

Teams:

Geelong Cats:

• 1 Mitch Brown
• 2 Billie Smedts
• 3 Jimmy Bartel
• 4 Andrew Mackie
• 5 Travis Varcoe
• 7 Harry Taylor
• 9 James Kelly
• 11 Joel Corey
• 12 Trent West
• 13 Tom Lonergan
• 14 Joel Selwood
• 19 Taylor Hunt
• 22 Mitch Duncan
• 23 Josh Caddy
• 26 Tom Hawkins
• 27 Mathew Stokes
• 28 Allen Christensen
• 31 James Podsiadly
• 32 Steven Motlop
• 33 George Horlin-Smith
• 35 Paul Chapman
• 40 Jackson Thurlow
• 41 Jesse Stringer
• 44 Corey Enright
• 46 Mark Blicavs