Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 9 AFL game between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 1:15 pm with Sydney Swans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melbourne Kangaroos vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 9, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Sydney Swans Odds
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Sydney Swans Preview
North Melbourne faces another difficult assignment on Saturday afternoon when Sydney travels to Marvel Stadium. The Kangaroos are still searching for a breakthrough against the Swans at Docklands, having not beaten Sydney at the venue since 2007. Sydney reinforced its dominance in this matchup with convincing wins in both meetings last season, including a huge performance from Isaac Heeney at the SCG. Heeney again starred during last week’s victory over Melbourne, while Malcolm Rosas produced a career-best seven-goal haul as the Swans extended their winning streak to five matches. North Melbourne, meanwhile, struggled badly against Geelong and continues to battle against stronger opposition. The Kangaroos have shown patches of improvement this year, but Sydney’s midfield depth and forward efficiency loom as major concerns heading into this clash.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.25 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Papley at $13.00.