North Melbourne hosts Melbourne at Blundstone Arena, Tasmania, as the Kangaroos look to regroup after a shock loss to West Coast.
The Kangaroos have a great record in Tasmania but have a difficult task ahead with a strong Demons side pushing for a top-two spot.
Melbourne's midfield has found its groove in recent weeks, with captain Max Gawn dominating in the ruck.
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What time is the AFL today? North Melbourne vs Melbourne start time
Sunday's game between North Melbourne and Melbourne will begin at 1.10pm AEST.
The game will be held at Blundstone Arena, Tasmania.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 1.10pm | 1.10pm | 1.10pm | 12.40pm | 11.10am |
How to watch or livestream North Melbourne vs Melbourne
| Region | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Footy | Fox Footy | /Fox Footy | Fox Footy | Fox Footy | Fox Footy | Fox Footy |
| Broadcast time | 1.00pm | 1.00pm | 1.00pm | 12.30pm | 11.00am | 1.00pm | 12.30pm |
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
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North Melbourne vs Melbourne odds
Melbourne is favoured to win this game, paying $1.10 to North Melbourne's $7 per BlueBet.
North Melbourne vs Melbourne round 21 team lists
North Melbourne's starting 22
Substitute: TBC at 12.10pm AEST
| Full Back | Aidan Corr | Ben McKay | Lachie Young |
| Half Back | Josh Goater | Tarryn Thomas | Luke McDonald |
| Centre | Eddie Ford | Luke Davies-Uniacke | Bailey Scott |
| Half Forward | Curtis Taylor | Darcy Tucker | Jaidyn Stephenson |
| Full Forward | Will Phillips | Nick Larkey | Paul Curtis |
| Followers | Tristan Xerri | Harry Sheezel | Jy Simpkin |
| Interchange | Jack Ziebell | Todd Goldstein | Kayne Turner |
| Robert Hansen Jr | |||
| Emergencies | Ben Cunnington | Lachie Young | Charlie Lazzaro |
| Tom Powell |
INS:
OUTS: Lachie Young (omitted)
Melbourne's starting 22
Substitute: TBC at 12.10pm AEST
| Full Back | Trent Rivers | Steven May | Jake Bowey |
| Half Back | Judd McVee | Jake Lever | Christian Salem |
| Centre | Alex Neal-Bullen | Jack Viney | Ed Langdon |
| Half Forward | Angus Brayshaw | Jake Melksham | James Jordon |
| Full Forward | Kade Chandler | Jacob van Rooyen | Kysaiah Pickett |
| Followers | Max Gawn | Lachie Hunter | Christian Petracca |
| Interchange | James Harmes | Harrison Petty | Joel Smith |
| Tom Sparrow | |||
| Emergencies | Adam Tomlinson | Brodie Grundy | Michael Hibberd |
| Charlie Spargo |
INS: Tom Sparrow
OUTS: Adam Tomlinson (omitted), Taj Woewodin (omitted)
