North Melbourne v Sydney: AFL Saturday Preview

North Melbourne will be out to pick up a rare victory over Sydney when the two teams face off on Saturday afternoon.

The Kangaroos are finally showing signs they are ready to climb the ladder, and a win over the Swans would be another step in the right direction.

However they have not beaten Sydney in 10 years, and will be desperate to end the hoodoo at Marvel Stadium.

The Swans had a bye last week so should be well rested and ready to go as they attempt to pick up their second win of the season.

They have been hot by the news that Tom Papley is out injured, but will feel they still have enough quality to get the job done.

North Melbourne v Sydney betting preview

Kangaroos aim to bounce back

North Melbourne were impressive in the derby win over Melbourne, but came back down to earth last week.

They were in the game against Adelaide for long periods, before slipping to a 36-point defeat.

However there were still plenty of positives to take from the game, and Alastair Clarkson will have faith in his players heading into the Swans game.

Nick Larkey is always a huge threat and has 12 goals already this season, averaging three a game.

The key forward looks sure to be among the goals once again and can be backed at 8.50 to boot the first goal, or 1.04 to score at anytime.

North lost by just three points the last time they met at Marvel Stadium in 2023 and they will be hoping to improve on that.

They can be backed at 6.00 to edge this one by 1-12 points.

Sydney look to build on Freo win

The Swans return to action following a bye, and will look to carry on where they left off after beating Fremantle in the west two weeks ago.

They came from behind the snatch the victory at the death with Joel Amartey booting the winning goals.

He can be backed at 10.00 to kick the first or last goals against North or 1.07 to score at anytime.

The Swans have been hit by the news that Top Papley could be out for up to six weeks with a heel injury he picked up during the bye.

In better news for the Swans, Logan McDonald is set to return this weekend following an ankle injury.

The Swans will be hoping to put on some points an wrap up a convincing win, and can be backed at 5.50 to win by 13-24 points.

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North Melbourne v Sydney odds

North Melbourne - 2.40
Sydney - 1.58

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