Essendon win twilight classic against North Melbourne
- TODAY’S LINE-UP from 12PM: Tim Lane, Leigh Matthews, Caroline Wilson, Jimmy Bartel, Shane McInnes and Matt Granland
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FULL TIME
The Bombers have snuck over the line by five points in a thriller at Marvel Stadium.
After North Melbourne dominated the final term, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti snapped the winner with just 17 seconds left in the game.
Ben Brown was Matthew Lloyd’s 3AW player of the day, kicking a remarkable six goals.
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HALF TIME
After a high-scoring first quarter, things couldn’t be tighter at half time with both sides deadlocked at 47 points a piece.
Ben Brown has looked dangerous for the Roos but once Essendon have got their run-and-gun game style up and running, they’ve looked too quick for North.
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PREVIEW
It’s a BIG game at Marvel Stadium this afternoon.
Still smarting after the Bombers blew them away on Good Friday, a resurgent North Melbourne will be looking to keep their strong run of form going.
As for Essendon, only a win will do as they look to sneak into the lower part of the eight.
So who wins?
Make sure you tune into the BEST call of the game on 3AW Football!
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