We're heading to Tasmania for Round 9 against North Melbourne!

Who: North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Brisbane Lions
Where: Ninja Stadium, Hobart
When: Sunday 11 May at 4:40pm (local)
Gates Open: 3pm AEST

Weekly Notices
Check back later for updates!

Tickets

Tickets → Tickets are still on sale here.

Around the Grounds

Post game → Enjoy a kick on the ground after the final siren, thanks to Macca's Kick 2 Kick.

How to get to Ninja Stadium

Address → 15 Derwent St, Bellerive TAS 7018

Parking at Ninja Stadium → There is limited street parking available in the area surrounding Ninja Stadium on game days, so patrons are encouraged to make use of public transport where available. The best options for nearby parking are available at South Street Reserve and Kangaroo Bay (both free). For more information about game day road closures and disabled parking access, please visit: https://www.ninjastadium.com.au/visit/getting-to-stadium.

Ride Share & Taxi Services → There is a pick up/drop off point located on Douglas Street, a short walk from the stadium. To avoid congestion, we recommend waiting until you reach the designated area before requesting your transport when departing.

Public Transport → Catch a free shuttle bus to and from Ninja Stadium from Brooke Street Pier, with buses departing at 3pm, 3:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm and 4pm. Ferries from Brooke Street Pier will not be available on Sunday 11 May.

Buses 615, 624 and 625 depart from Hobart City Interchange and go via Rosny Park and stop 9 on Clarence Street, leaving you with a short walk to the entrance. All these routes go down Clarence St for easy access to Ninja Stadium. Please ensure you double check your planned route with the Trip Planner. For up-to-date information on bus routes and any potential disruptions visit the Metro Tasmania website.

Broadcast

Watch → Free to air on 7Mate or stream on 7plus, Fox Footy, or Kayo from 4:30pm.

CELLAR dweller North Melbourne has given reigning premier Brisbane an almighty run, the sides playing out a thrilling draw on Sunday night.

Despite being at opposite ends of the table, the clubs couldn't be split in the 10.11 (71) to 10.11 (71) result at Hobart’s Ninja Stadium. 

The lead changed hands multiple times in the final 10 minutes. The Kangaroos had the better of the opportunities to steal the win at the death, but couldn't land the killer blow.

North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar had a tough shot from the boundary with his side down by one point with about 80 seconds left, but he only managed a behind. 

The Kangaroos then had a run inside 50 in the final minute, before Lions defender Jack Payne spoiled a potential mark.

North, who hadn't beaten Brisbane in the two clubs' previous seven clashes, hit the lead with 10 minutes to play when Jacob Konstanty slotted a goal off a free kick. 

The Lions got themselves back in front through Zac Bailey after the Roos were pinged for kicking in danger.

The scores were then levelled at 70-70 when Cameron Rayner slotted a set shot with about five minutes on the clock. 

The visitors had their noses ahead when Eric Hipwood hit a behind with three minutes left, before Zurhaar returned the favour at the other end. 

The Kangaroos were down 20-40 at half-time and it appeared Brisbane would pull away. 

But North fought back to reduce the deficit to 51-42 at the start of the final quarter. 

Both sides left points out on the park, missing gettable shots throughout the contest.

Rayner and Hipwood both kicked three goals for the Lions, while Zurhaar and Jack Darling each bagged two for the Roos. 

Brisbane's Jarrod Berry was subbed out in the first quarter with concussion after a heavy collision with Luke McDonald off the ball.

In what appeared an ominous sign, the Lions booted the first goal of the match after just 25 seconds through Levi Ashcroft. 

But North Melbourne held their own and could have potentially taken the lead into the first break if not for some loose shots in front of goal.

Roo could have MRO concern
A first-quarter collision between Luke McDonald and Jarrod Berry could have the Roos defender worried ahead of the MRO review. There seemed to be nothing in the incident beyond two players focused on the ball and not aware of the other's presence, but when Berry was subbed out with concussion the focus turned to whether McDonald was to blame.

Maybe it's our fault he's not so Larkey anymore
In early April this website ran a story on Nick Larkey's goalkicking, one of the most accurate in the history of the game. Since then the Roos spearhead has gone through the least accurate stretch of his career. It's still not too bad, running at 54% over the past five rounds, but it wouldn't surprise if Larkey doesn't pick up the phone to AFL.com.au anytime soon.

NORTH MELBOURNE   1.0    3.2    6.6    10.11 (71)
BRISBANE                   2.3    6.4    7.9    10.11 (71)

GOALS
North Melbourne: Zurhaar 2, Darling 2, Wardlaw, Stephens, Parker, McKercher, Larkey, Konstanty
Brisbane: Rayner 3, Hipwood 3, Cameron, Bailey, L.Ashcroft, Ah Chee

BEST
North Melbourne: Davies-Uniacke, Comben, Parker, Sheezel, Zurhaar, Xerri
Brisbane: Zorko, Dunkley, W.Ashcroft, McCluggage, Fletcher, Rayner

INJURIES
North Melbourne: TBC
Brisbane: Jarrod Berry (concussion)

SUBSTITUTES
North Melbourne: Bailey Scott, replaced Finnbar Maley at three-quarter time
Brisbane: Darcy Gardiner, replaced Jarrod Berry in the second quarter

Crowd: TBC at Ninja Stadium, Hobart