North Melbourne Holds On for One-Point Win Over West Coast as Waterman Hits the Post in Final Seconds
North Melbourne defeated West Coast Eagles 10.14 (74) to 10.13 (73) at Optus Stadium on Saturday, with Eagles forward Jake Waterman hitting the post from a set shot with 42 seconds remaining. The Kangaroos led by 20 points early in the final quarter before West Coast kicked the last three goals in a dramatic fightback driven by Jobe Shanahan. The result leaves West Coast at 4-10 heading into the bye, while North Melbourne improves to 6-7 and remains in the wildcard race.
North Melbourne survived a desperate West Coast comeback to claim a one-point victory at Optus Stadium, with the match ultimately decided by Jake Waterman's post-hitting set shot in the dying seconds. Former Eagle Jack Darling was the catalyst for the Kangaroos, kicking four first-half goals to help North Melbourne overturn a 17-point deficit and build a 20-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Harry Sheezel was dominant throughout with 32-33 disposals, nine clearances and nine inside 50s, while Nick Larkey also booted four goals and provided a physical presence late. West Coast's fightback was led by Jobe Shanahan, who took several stunning contested marks and kicked three goals, and Tim Kelly, who finished with 27 disposals and nine clearances. The Eagles were hampered by the concussion of wingman Hamish Davis, who was taken from the field after his head hit the turf in a tackle by North Melbourne's Paul Curtis — an incident expected to face Match Review Officer scrutiny. The loss extends West Coast's difficult run, having now missed back-to-back opportunities for wins against Port Adelaide and North Melbourne, while the result was significant for the Kangaroos' WA 'home' game arrangement, with the club now holding a 2-2 record in those matches.
What different sources said
- afl.com.auCenter
Roos keep Eagles at bay to clinch thrilling one-point 'home' win
- The West AustralianCenter
West Coast Eagles fall short again as Jake Waterman hits the post in dying seconds against North Melbourne
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