Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 22 AFL game between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Essendon Bombers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melbourne Kangaroos vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday August 12, 2023 at 1:45 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Essendon Bombers Preview

Essendon’s close shave against West Coast last week makes this one of the more interesting games of the round – albeit for the wrong reasons.

The Dons have taken steps forward under first-year head coach Brad Scott, but this recent fall from the eight has to be disappointing for fans that once held out hope for finals.

Three losses from their last five games makes for tough reading, but given they sit only four points adrift from the eight, there’s still a case to be made for the Bombers playing through to September.

Further down, North also has something to play for.

The Roos currently sit 17th above West Coast on percentage, but with both clubs tied on eight points – and the Eagles showing some fight of late – the wooden spoon race continues to heat up.

To make matters more complicated, the Bombers only prevailed by six points when the pair met back in June, while it’s worth noting North has been a steady betting play under the roof, covering in seven of their last eight games.

With the Bombers still likely missing Sam Draper, Jake Stringer, and Dylan Shiel, this shapes as another tight contest.

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