Overview

• North Melbourne launches its centenary match against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium with Luke Parker, Luke McDonald, Jack Darling and George Wardlaw sidelined and Zac Fisher managed out.
• Premiership heroes Sam Kekovich and John Burns are boycotting the centenary ceremony over the club’s joint recognition format for historic flags.
• Former coach Denis Pagan delivered a forceful pre-game address demanding physicality and intent after last week’s 85-point loss to Hawthorn.
• The Kangaroos locked in 2023 No.2 draft pick Colby McKercher on a two-year extension through 2028, keeping him beyond Tasmania Devils expansion overtures.
• Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore will play his 250th AFL game tonight as the Bulldogs seek a fourth straight win in their bid for finals contention.