Overview

• North Melbourne rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat West Coast 9.8 (62) to 6.16 (52) at Hands Oval, with late goals from Cameron Zurhaar and Jy Simpkin sealing the win.
• West Coast amassed 63 inside-50 entries yet managed just 24 per cent scoring accuracy, prompting coach Andrew McQualter to call for his players to learn how to close out games.
• Ruckman Tristan Xerri was instrumental for North Melbourne with 37 hitouts, 10 clearances and 22 disposals during the Roos’ match-winning surge.
• Collingwood held on for an 11.6 (72) to 10.11 (71) victory over Melbourne on King’s Birthday as Dan McStay’s final-quarter goal extended the Magpies’ winning streak to five matches.
• Collingwood coach Craig McRae reiterated the squad’s unwavering focus on finals qualification, and Melbourne’s own frustration erupted in a post-siren clash between Max Gawn and Steven May.