North Rebound With Victory Over Eagles

     match report

Harvey and Wells lead Roo Revival

Courageous North Melbourne captain Brent Harvey has returned to form leading his side to a 25 point victory over the West Coast Eagles today at Etihad stadium.

Harvey collected a staggering 44 possessions, a massive turnaround from last week’s disastrous performance when he could only find the ball 5 times. Highly gifted Indigenous midfielder Daniel Wells was another stand out performer with 33 possessions.

The Kangaroos started the game well and never really lost control. Liam Anthony kicked 3 goals and Aaron Edwards provided a forward marking target, presented well and finished with 2 majors of his own.

The Eagles were well served by gifted forward Mark Le Cras who bagged 5 goals and midfielder Matthew  Priddis who amassed 36 possessions and laid 9 tackles.

Final scores: North Melbourne 17.14.116 defeated West Coast Eagles  13.13.91

Best:

North Melbourne – Harvey, Wells, Anthony, Firrito, Edwards

West Coast – Priddis, Ebert, Rosa, Le Cras