Blundstone Arena will play host to Sunday's Round 6 AFL game between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Geelong Cats. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melbourne Kangaroos vs. Geelong Cats game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday April 24, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Where: Blundstone Arena
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Geelong Cats Odds
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Geelong Cats Preview
Despite just the one win so far this season, there has been plenty to like about North Melbourne.
Nick Larkey has 14 goals to his name and sits equal fifth in the race for the Coleman and this is even more impressive when you consider North Melbourne has had the third least amount of inside 50s and second least amount of shots on goal than any team in the competition.
They have moved the ball well when transitioning out of defence with Aaron Hall (4th in the comp) and Luke McDonald (8th) leading the way with rebound 50s.
It was a disappointing loss to Geelong on Easter Monday but full credit has to go to a Hawthorn team that was up for the challenge.
It shouldn’t be panic stations down the highway as Geelong lead the league in Centre Clearances and Shots On Goal and are second in Goal Assists.
Chris Scott’s men also turn the football over less times than any team in the competition and I think they will dominate the time in possession of the football in this match up and ultimately this will end in a big score for a hungry Geelong team looking to forget last week’s loss.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.20 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Hawkins at $8.00.
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Geelong Cats Teams
NORTH MELBOURNE
Backs A.Bosenavulagi 15 B.McKay 23 A.Corr 4
Half Backs L.McDonald 11 J.Walker 19 J.Ziebell – C 7
Centreline La.Young 17 L.Davies-Uniacke 9 B.Scott 8
Half Forwards C.Taylor 5 N.Larkey 20 T.Thomas 26
Forwards P.Curtis 25 C.Zurhaar 44 T.Goldstein 22
Followers T.Xerri 38 J.Simpkin 12 J.Horne-Francis 6
Interchange J.Mahony 1 F.Perez 39 H.Greenwood 18
K.Turner 28
Emergencies A.Bonar 16 C.Coleman-Jones 21 M.Bergman 27
E.Ford 40
In: – T.Thomas, P.Curtis, C.Zurhaar
Out: – E.Ford (Omitted), T.Powell (Omitted), J.Stephenson (Illness), A.Hall (Injured)
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GEELONG
Backs S.De Koning 16 M.Blicavs 46 J.Bews 24
Half Backs J.Kolodjashnij 8 T.Stewart 44 Z.Tuohy 2
Centreline M.Duncan 22 J.Selwood – C 14 I.Smith 7
Half Forwards S.Higgins 4 J.Cameron 5 O.Dempsey 28
Forwards B.Close 45 T.Hawkins 26 T.Stengle 18
Followers R.Stanley 1 B.Parfitt 3 C.Guthrie 29
Interchange T.Atkins 30 M.O’Connor 42 G.Miers 32
M.Holmes 9
Emergencies Z.Guthrie 39 E.Ratugolea 17 L.Dahlhaus 40
F.Evans 31
In: – S.Higgins, O.Dempsey
Out: – P.Dangerfield (Injured), L.Dahlhaus (Managed), J.Henry (Injured)