MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 15 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and North Melbourne. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. North Melbourne game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday June 22, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Where: MCG

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Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Preview

It’s a little odd to say that this game isn’t so clear-cut anymore, but when we pose the question, it’s a discussion for just a bit.

The Roos let one slip against the Pies, and it’s all excused given where they’re at as a developing side, but whether they can sustain confidence or not after a loss like that is another thing.

The other half of the equation, Melbourne, has crumbled to pieces, and whilst it’s not by any stretch season over, something needs to revitalise if they’re to make a late-season push to contend.

The loss of Christian Petracca for the remainder of the season is a big blow for the Dees, especially given how out of form it seems the remaining midfielders of Clayton Oliver and Jack Viney seem.

There’s a lot to be desired in the forward half, and execution must change for the Dees to win games of footy convincingly instead of drowning themselves out of games.

North Melbourne needs to generate similar midfield burst and flare as they did against the Pies, and it starts with someone like George Wardlaw who is willing to do the rough and tough work in the contest before dishing it off to the cleaner moving midfielders in LDU and Jye Simpkin.

The fresh legs should benefit the Dees, and home-ground advantage does play as a massive factor, with the Roos last game at the G’ Round 23 last year.

The natural spread on the ground will fall into the Demons hands, as they love to create wide ball movement with their offensive wingman in Caleb Windsor and Ed Langdon.

Nick Larkey will continue to be the focal point for the Roos but if their small forwards can generate some score as they did against the Pies, they shouldn’t find themselves too far out of the contest.

The Roos put in a lot to beat the Pies and fell short, so confidence will be low and they’re up against a team on a break.

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Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Tip

Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Teams

DEMONS

B: B.Howes, S.May, T.Rivers

HB: C.Salem, A.Tomlinson, J.McVee

C: A.Neal-Bullen, C.Oliver, C.Windsor

HF: K.Chandler, H.Petty, J.van Rooyen

F: K.Pickett, B.Fritsch, E.Langdon

FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, T.Sparrow

I/C: J.Bowey, T.McDonald, K.Tholstrup, K.Brown, D.Turner

EMG: B.Laurie, T.Fullarton, T.Woewodin

IN: A.Tomlinson, K.Tholstrup, K.Brown

OUT: C.Petracca (Injured), J.Billings (Omitted), B.Laurie (Omitted)

KANGAROOS

B: A.Corr, C.Comben, T.Pink

HB: J.Archer, H.Sheezel, L.McDonald

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

HF: T.Powell, B.Teakle, E.Ford

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

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

I/C: C.Taylor, D.Tucker, L.Shiels, Z.Fisher, W.Phillips

EMG: Z.Duursma, R.Hardeman, C.Harvey

IN: D.Stephens, J.Simpkin

OUT: J.Stephenson (Omitted), K.Dawson (Suspension)