MATCH DETAILS

NORTH MELBOURNE V MELBOURNE
Date: Sunday 6 August
Time: 1:10pm (AEST)
Location: Blundstone Arena, TAS | Palawa

SPIRIT OF TASMANIA

The Demons are heading South this weekend to take on North Melbourne in Tasmania. 

Melbourne will be hoping to continue their hot form and end their season strong to hold onto their top-four spot.

North Melbourne are coming off a narrow five-point loss over bottom of the ladder, West Coast.

TICKETING

Fans are encouraged to get down to Melbourne’s spiritual home of the MCG from 1pm, when gates open, before the first bounce at 1:10pm. Tickets to the game can be found here.

Memberships

Join the legion and show your Demon Spirit in 2023. Sign on as a Melbourne member today and enjoy the footy action live at the MCG. 

For those unable to attend, the game will be available to watch live via Fox Footy and Kayo Sports. Dees supporters can currently access a Kayo x Melbourne membership deal here, with a 12-month subscription part of the package.

MATCH DAY INFORMATION

Public Transport

Bus
Click HERE to see Kinetic Coaches timetable for transport to the ground for this 2023 AFL season.

Parking
There is limited parking available around Blundstone Arena on event day, so patrons planning on attending are encouraged to make use of the public transport available. If you must drive, then below are some parking options in the area:​

• South Street Reserve Bellerive (Free)
• Kangaroo Bay (Free)

If you plan on using public transport or have DDA requirements, please refer to the map below for information regarding locations and accessibility. ​

Arrive early

We are encouraging fans to arrive early to Blundstone Arena to ensure supporters are inside in time for the match start.

The entry process includes security bag checks, scanning of ticket and finding your spot to enjoy the game live.

We encourage supporters to download their ticket prior to their arrival at Blundstone Arena.

FOLLOW THE GAME

Broadcast and streaming

The game will be broadcast nationally via the Fox Footy and Kayo Sports from 1:00pm (AEST).

Radio

Tune in on the below stations:
- Triple M
- 3AW
- SEN
- ABC 774
- AFL Nation

Check the AFL Broadcast Guide for interstate and regional radio timings.

Match Centre

Get live scores, stats and highlights via the Demons Match Centre. Available on the website and mobile app.

Social Media

Follow us across social media for a behind-the-scenes insight on game day as well as live match updates as they happen.

Use the hashtags #AFLNorthDees and #DemonSpirit to join the conversation.

Facebook: facebook.com/MelbourneFC
Twitter: @MelbourneFC
Instagram: @melbournefc
TikTok: @melbournefc

SUPPORT OUR VFL/VFLW

No match this weekend.

MELBOURNE has turned on the jets after a slow start to register a 32-point win over North Melbourne.

The high-flying Demons trailed by 33 points early in the second quarter to second-bottom North Melbourne before running out 15.13 (103) to 10.11 (71) victors at Blundstone Arena on Sunday.

But they have a nervous wait determining the severity of an ankle injury to Harrison Petty, who left the field in the third quarter and didn't return.

Petty had earlier kicked two goals on the back of a six-goal haul against Richmond last round.

Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett provided a spark, kicking three goals including a miraculous left-foot effort from the left boundary line, and a fleet-footed snap.

Pickett picked up two goal assists, while teammates Alex Neal-Bullen and Kade Chandler also slotted three goals.

The win was Melbourne's fifth in a row and its largest comeback win of the year, with three regular-season fixtures remaining before the finals.

The Demons moved to second on the ladder, but could shift down to third if Brisbane beat Fremantle on Sunday afternoon.

NORTH MELBOURNE       5.5     8.8     9.9     10.11  (71)
MELBOURNE                   1.3      8.4    14.7    15.13  (103)

GOALS 
North Melbourne: Ford 3, Goldstein 2, Scott, Larkey, Curtis, Simpkin, Taylor
Melbourne: Pickett 3, Neal-Bullen 3, Chandler 3, Petty 2, Petracca 2, Van Rooyen 2

BEST 
North Melbourne: Ziebell, Ford, Simpkin, Davies-Uniacke
Melbourne: Pickett, Petracca, Brayshaw, Hunter 

INJURIES 
North Melbourne: None
Melbourne: Petty (ankle)

SUBSTITUTES 
North Melbourne: Charlie Lazzarro (replaced Robert Hansen jnr in the third quarter)
Melbourne: Michael Hibberd (replaced Harrison Petty in the third quarter)

Crowd: TBC at Blundstone Arena