AFL 2021 LIVE updates North take on Bombers and Pies play Blues in Sunday full of rivalry
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Essendon have not been great by any means, but they lead by eight points and give themselves a chance to be in the top eight.
Let’s see how the Roos respond in the final term.
North lead 20-7 in the free kick count by the way.
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Essendon should be further ahead. Some poor goal kicking and bad decision making in attack have cost them.
Jake Stringer ends the term with a goal from a set shot. 4.4 to 1.4 overall in the third term.
North’s control on the game has dipped significantly. A lift in pressure has been important for Essendon too.
Win and they are in the eight, depending on what happens in the Eagles v Crows game later today.
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Jake Stringer during the clash with the Kangaroos. Credit:Getty Images
North turn it over coming out of defence and Peter Wright is on the end of the kick coming back into the 50.
He converts and he has kicked three for the day. They should be further ahead with all the chances they have had this term, the Bombers.
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Peter Wright of the Bombers and Tristan Xerri of the Kangaroos compete.Credit:Getty Images
Lazarro sets up the ball to the goal line and it drops to Xerri, who snaps a goal from on the line.
Essendon dealt with that poorly, Larkey provided a nice contest.
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Devon Smith crumbs really well and finishes with a beautiful snap. They lead for the first time since the first term.
Nick Hind’s run and delivery into the forward 50 then was crucial.
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That’s a perfect start for Essendon.
A few fly and miss the ball and it falls to Wright, who turned after flying for the mark, and gathered and kicked a goal from close.
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Just 19 tackles in one half for Essendon.
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Nick Hind tries to provide some drive. Credit:Getty Images
There were some worrying signs for the Bombers in that first half, but for all it was, they trail by just 10 points in a relatively even contest.
Essendon actually had four more inside 50s than North Melbourne in that half, despite the Roos cutting up the Bombers with their kick-mark game.
Clearances are split at 15-15 and both sides have had their fair share of turnovers at 29 apiece. In a low pressure match, it will be intriguing to see which side increases the heat in the second half.
Charlie Lazzaro of North Melbourne celebrates his goal with teammates. Credit:Getty Images
Essendon pushed for a goal late but North defended their line. Analysis coming ...
It comes against the run of play. Great little turn and pass by Aaron Hall set it up, and Mahoney converted from directly in front.
Two minutes to play in the half and it is NM 40 ESS 29
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