Melbourne prepares for North Melbourne clash on Grand Final Eve
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Melbourne and North Melbourne will meet at Ikon Park on Friday night, September 25, with both teams looking to assert themselves. North, the reigning back-to-back premier, suffered a surprising loss to Hawthorn, ending a 34-game undefeated streak, while Melbourne remains unbeaten. Coach Tom Wilson anticipates a strong response from the Kangaroos after their unexpected defeat. Meanwhile, North coach Darren Crocker acknowledges the disappointment of the recent loss but sees it as an opportunity for his team to bounce back. Both teams are eager to showcase their capabilities in this significant matchup.
- •Match set for September 25 at Ikon Park at 7:15 PM.
- •Melbourne is the last undefeated team in the league.
- •North Melbourne seeks to end a brief losing streak.
- •Tom Wilson expects a strong performance from North Melbourne.
- •Darren Crocker wants his team to respond positively to last week's loss.
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"The Kangaroos may have suffered a shock loss last week, but the Demons are expecting them to be back to their best for Friday night's crunch clash
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