They were surging towards the finals and had only one player on their injured list. We were struggling to keep our heads above water. It was an ordinary game from both sides. Truly forgettable.

NORTH MELBOURNE

Backs Scott McMahon Scott Thompson Michael Firrito

Half backs Shaun Atley Nathan Grima Jamie Macmillan

Centreline Ryan Bastinac Daniel Wells Ben Cunnington

Half forwards Leigh Adams Robert Tarrant Samuel Wright

Forwards Lachlan Hansen Drew Petrie Lindsay Thomas

Followers Todd Goldstein Andrew Swallow Brent Harvey

Interchange Liam Anthony Matt Campbell Sam Gibson Kieran Harper

Emergencies Cruize Garlett Aaron Mullett Cameron Richardson

No change

MELBOURNE

Backs Daniel Nicholson James Sellar Tom McDonald

Half backs Joel Macdonald James Frawley Colin Garland

Centreline Rohan Bail Jack Grimes Jack Trengove

Half forwards Colin Sylvia Stef Martin Lynden Dunn

Forwards Neville Jetta Jared Rivers Brad Green

Followers Jake Spencer Jordie McKenzie Nathan Jones

Interchange Sam Blease Jeremy Howe Brent Moloney James Strauss

Emergencies Matthew Bate Jordan Gysberts James Magner

In Jordie McKenzie Brent Moloney James Sellar

Out Tom Couch James Magner Ricky Petterd

Etihad is only one of the grounds on which the club carries a curse.

Subiaco

AAMI Stadium

Skilled Stadium

SCG

Sorry to be negative but I see nothing to suggest we will get even close to breaking the drought against the Roos.

They have us covered on almost every line.

Their Midfield is fantastic compared to our "Reject Shop" group.

Roos by 10+ goals