North Pull Off Upset Win to Extend Bulldogs' Pain

North Melbourne Pull Off Upset Win to Extend Bulldogs’ Pain

North Melbourne have pulled off their best win of the Alastair Clarkson era, inflicting a costly 23-point defeat on the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. Challenged several times, after leading by as much as 28 points, the plucky Kangaroos held their nerve in a Thursday night thriller to beat the Bulldogs for the first time since 2019. Inspired by forward Paul Curtis and midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke (29 possessions, two goals), North Melbour…

North pull off upset win to extend Bulldogs' pain

North Melbourne have beaten a top-eight opponent for the first time in the Alastair Clarkson era, upsetting the Western Bulldogs by 23 points at Marvel Stadium.

Wildcard race gets wilder: Biggest winners from stunning result weren’t even at Marvel

Western Bulldogs play North Melbourne in round 22 of the 2026 AFL premiership season at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne at 7.30pm AEST. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time.

Kangas keep faint wildcard hopes alive with big scalp of Dogs

North Melbourne has beaten a top-eight opponent for the first time in the Alastair Clarkson era, upsetting the Western Bulldogs by 23 points at Marvel Stadium