Essendon v North Melbourne: Anthony McDonald-Tipingwuti's ridiculous match-winner

Tom Naghten

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Essendon v North Melbourne: Anthony McDonald-Tipingwuti's ridiculous match-winner image

Anthony McDonald-Tipingwuti booted four goals on Saturday evening but he saved his best for last, breaking North Melbourne hearts with a snap from the tightest of angles to win the match.

With less than 30 seconds on the clock, the ball found the Bombers livewire deep in the forward pocket, McDonald-Tipingwuti turning and throwing the ball on his boot.

To Essendon fans' delight, the Sherrin sailed through the big sticks, sealing a five-point win.

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Check out the goal below.


We can't be the only ones having flashbacks to James Hird's memorable match-winner from the same pocket against West Coast back in 2004?

McDonald-Tipingwuti's goal would be the last of a seesawing affair, that Essendon would have been bitterly disappointed to lose given their three-goal lead at the final change and inaccuracy in front of goal.

Though after getting out to a three-goal lead of their own in the first term, the Kangaroos will be going home with a bad taste in their mouths.

Tom Naghten

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Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.