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Brown is a good target up forward. Always presents.

It’s been good but this side is miles from our Best 22 as is theirs. Take the result of this match with a grain of salt.

Goal to North 1.2.8 to 1.1.7

Behind to North 1.2.8 to 0.1.1

Behind to Brown 1.2.8 to 0.0.0

Rivers has had a fair bit of the ball off half back.

Fritsch tapped heavily below the knee.

Behind to Kossy. 1.1.7 to 0.0.0

Exactly I hate losing as much as the next guy but this scratch match is about getting run in the legs, game time into kids and hopefully no injuries.

Goal to Spargo from deep in the pocket. 1.0.6 to 0.0.0

Jordon & Sparrow in the guts too.

Melk in the guts.

Bradtke rucking

Dees kicking to the Northern end.

I was going to post this story and the audio the other day but it’s really a non story. Bernie only posed the question to him because they were best mates and he wanted someone to move with him and live with him. I believe it may have even been before he even arrived at the club so it wasn’t at the behest of the club.

I'm still surprised that Luke Jackson isn't playing. I get that they want to manage the loads of the younger players and perhaps they have him earmarked for early senior games so they don't want him to burn out. If that isn't the case then I'm baffled that he isn't playing in this game where he can get a taste of the ruck or play as a key forward or even some midfield minutes. I hope it's not this weeks mystery injury of the week.

It might only be a Scratch Match but Game Day is here and there will be plenty of Demonlanders in attendance to give you updates. If you don't trust those in attendance then you can watch the game yourself via the clubs website or their app. Match details North Melbourne v Melbourne - free entry Friday 28 February, 1.10pm (AEDT) Arden Street Oval (204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne) Live stream to commence at 1.00pm (AEDT) on melbournefc.com.au and the club app Melbourne 9. C.Spargo 10. A.Brayshaw 12. T.Bedford 16. T.McCaffrey (Casey VFL) 17. J.Munro (Casey VFL) 18. J.Melksham 20. A.Tomlinson 23. J.Jordon 24. T.Rivers 27. R.Sparkes (Casey VFL) 28. O.McDonald 29. J.Hunt 30. A.Vella (Casey VFL) 31. B.Fritsch 32. T.Sparrow 33. O.Baker 34. M.Hore 35. A.Courtney (Casey VFL) 36. K.Pickett 37. M.Lewis (Casey VFL) 38. M.Brown 40. C.Wagner 41. J.Lockhart 42. J.Wagner 44. C.Ellison (Casey VFL) 46. A.Bradtke 48. J.Briggs (Casey VFL) Eight Casey VFL players are in the Melbourne squad North Melbourne 1. M.Daw 2. M.Williams 3. J.Anderson 6. T.Garner 8. B.Scott 14. T.Dumont 15. P.Ahern 16. A.Bonar 17. J.Pittard 18. S.Atley 19. J.Walker 21. D.Tyson 23. B.McKay 24. S.Durdin 25. R.Tarrant 28 A. Tipungwuti (North Melbourne VFL) 30. C.Comben 31. C.Taylor 32. M.Wood 34. J.MacMillan 36. J.Crocker 38. T.Xerri 40. T.Murphy 41. M.McGuinness 42. T.Campbell 43. A.Hall 44. C.Zurhaar 46. L.Hosie Adam Tipungwuti is the only VFL-listed player in the North Melbourne squad.

The problem is he has no idea & hence we’re doomed.

Look away Dees fans Kane Cornes has tipped us to make the 8. ? Kane Cornes has made his top eight predictions and premiership tip for the 2020 season! ? FULL PREDICTIONS 1. West Coast 2. GWS 3. Richmond 4. Western Bulldogs 5. Melbourne 6. Collingwood 7. Port Adelaide 8. Sydney

PLAYER INJURY LENGTH Kade Chandler Wrist TBA Kyle Dunkley Ankle TBA Max Gawn Knee TBA Mitch Hannan Groin TBA Nathan Jones Shin TBA Steven May Knee TBA Harrison Petty Groin TBA Joel Smith Foot TBA Braydon Preuss Knee 6-8 Weeks Harley Bennell Calf Indefinite Kade Kolodjashnij Head Indefinite Aaron Nietschke Knee Season

Yeah I'll update tomorrow. Or wait to see who actually lines up.

Sometimes hard decisions need to be made.

Unfortunately I think Joel Smith is just one of those unlucky players who is always injured and will never get a good run at it. It's a shame because he does have talent.

If the Collingwood Scratch Match that was streamed live last year is any indication then it will be available to watch later but it hasn't been officially confirmed.