North Melbourne prepares for tight finals series amid increased competition

North Melbourne captain Jas Garner indicated that the team is preparing for a tough finals series as the competition tightens near the end of the home and away season. With only three weeks remaining, Garner noted that teams have significantly improved, making predictions about match outcomes increasingly difficult. The Roos suffered their first loss since 2023 earlier this season, but have since refocused and are closely monitoring Gold Coast, whom they have not faced this season. Garner emphasized that improvement is evident in teams across the league, particularly Geelong, who are expected to pose a stronger challenge if the two sides meet again in the finals.

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