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Nick Larkey took a crucial mark inside 50 in the third term and kicked truly to get the Roos off to an ideal start to the second half and extend the Roos’ lead to a game-high 27 points. The Pies found life in the fourth quarter, booting the opening three-goals including a spectacular Nick Daicos finish from close to the boundary to pile all the pressure back on North. Larkey continued his dominance with another mark inside 50 for his fifth goal of the day as the Roos extended their lead to back out to 27 points. The Roos took a 20-point lead into the main break, 8.4 (52) to 5.2 (32). The Kangaroos kicked the first three goals of the second quarter to put the Magpies on the backfoot in a stunning charge from David Noble’s side. It was a gridlock for the rest of the second quarter before Steele Sidebottom kicked a crucial goal for Collingwood to get his team some momentum back.

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They kicked the first - and only - five goals of the last quarter – including a spectacular goal from prized recruit Nick Daicos, who was assisted by brother Josh. 'Nick Daicos is just a class above. Daicos brothers IGNITE for Collingwood to secure great escape against North Melbourne

Coach David Noble looks safe for another week after North Melbourne nearly pulled off a stunning AFL upset win over Collingwood.

The Kangaroos kicked four goals to one for a 20-point lead and put Collingwood firmly on the back foot. While it was also their 14th straight loss as they head to the wooden spoon, it was North's best effort of the season. The Kangaroos were a vastly different team compared to last week's 112-point mauling from Geelong and this was their highest score of the season.

'We shouldn't be encouraging it': Controversial Pies star Ginnivan's act sparks debate.

“We don’t instruct our players to sort of lean into the tackle, but it’s a skill. we haven’t changed our approach to this,” he said. “The umpires are coached and advised during the game – they do talk about things that are happening. “It puts a lot of pressure on the tackler, obviously it’s putting a lot of pressure on the umpires as well.” I think that’s a free kick personally. “Have a look here, he draws the free kick by lowering his height.

Jack Ginnivan quickly became arguably the most divisive player in the league this season with his ability to draw free kicks.

“He challenges the umpire to make a call and he can’t then question the call. “The umpires are coached and advised during the game – they do talk about things that are happening. So why the different rule book for Ginnivan?— James Mottershead (@mottersjames) #AFLNorthPies July 9, 2022 Fox Footy’s Jonathan Brown said he didn’t want players to be “encouraged” to drop the knees in a tackle in a bid to win a free kick. “If you look here, he draws the free kick by lowering his height now I think that’s a free kick personally, I think there’s some skill in that but I’m happy that umpire has seen that the other day.” Ginnivan dropped low and Davies-Uniacke’s left arm ended up around the neck of the Pies forward, but the umpire said he had ducked and eventually blew the whistle – pinging Ginnivan for holding the ball.

A valiant North Melbourne Kangaroos have gone down to a fast-finishing Collingwood by seven points at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

The Roos continued their brilliant start in the second term with returning skipper Jack Ziebell kicking a goal on the run within the opening minute of a four-goal-to-one quarter to help hold a 20-point lead at half-time. The Kangaroos' intent was on show early with a goal in the opening seconds of the match through Todd Goldstein. In what was arguably the club's best performance of the season, the Roos fell just short to lose 13.10 (88) to 12.9 (81).

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But the Kangaroos looked like a different team this week, dominating around the ball and showing a fluidity in ball movement they haven't displayed so far this year. His season-high three goals came at crucial times, with his first getting the Pies back in front in the first quarter, and his second stemming a flood of North goals and arresting their momentum. His third was the most crucial of all - giving the Pies the lead back with just eight minutes left on the clock. This was North's best performance so far this year. While they ultimately couldn't hold on until the end, North's effort was unlike anything we've seen from them all season – which is, finally, a positive sign. Cameron's usefulness was typified in an extraordinary passage of play in the third quarter, where he spun away from a gaggle of North defenders to slot a goal on the run, showcasing an agility that is not something you see every day from a 204cm ruck.

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They paid the small forward a free kick for high contact early in the game, but then in the second half decided the free kick was not going to be paid. It’s a fine balance as he was awarded a free kick late in the game when Aidan Corr attacked him with ferocity. They hit the lead when Josh Carmichael nearly kicked a miracle goal in his first game only for it to be touched on the line. North Melbourne were unlucky not to win as they dominated centre clearances in the first three quarters, leading the count 16-5 at the final break. “This is a tough competition, and I don’t want to take anything away from North Melbourne.” Such was their dominance that when Taylor Adams won the first clearance of the final quarter, Collingwood supporters gave a Bronx cheer.

AFL: Collingwood coach Craig McRae has addressed the media following his side's come from behind victory against North Melbourne at the MCG.

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The Pies are now 6-1 in games decided by two goals of less this season... “I love his explosiveness; he can start from any position in those centre bounces. “He’s really improving week on week. I think that’s a free kick personally. He dominated early in those clearances, he was able to get the territory early for North Melbourne. Obviously they were able to hit the scoreboard off the back of that.” “He draws the free kick by lowering his height. Davies-Uniacke’s grunt and dominance inside the contest in the first half helped the Roos get out to their lead as largely the architect for their ascendancy. Teammate Scott Pendlebury tried the same trick in the final term, as he lowered himself in a tackle and failed to win a free kick. Beau McCreery had four tackles and a goal in the final term to lead the manic charge, but there were plenty of performers the Pies were buoyed by. Nick Larkey took a crucial mark inside 50 in the third term and kicked truly to get the Roos off to an ideal start to the second half and extend the Roos’ lead to a game-high 27 points. The Kangaroos kicked the first three goals of the second quarter to put the Magpies on the backfoot in a stunning charge from David Noble’s side. It had all the makings of one of the upsets of the season as the Kangaroos led for the majority of the contest including holding a 26-point advantage at the last change.

AFL: Collingwood started slowly but pegged back North Melbourne in a heartbreaking afternoon for the Kangaroos at the MCG.

While Collingwood coach Craig McRae loves his side's willingness to fight back, he wishes they did not need to show it so often.

"I'm the sort of coach that likes to drive a direction and a vision, but quickly when I see things are going well, I will get out of the way," he said. "The players are starting to get it. "We're going to our 19-year-old guy to save the day for us," McRae said of Nick. "Fundamentally, the players just seemed to play 'tight' in the first three quarters," McRae said. "The last quarter, we just seemed to free ourselves up, maybe because it's been a pattern of behaviour for us - they've been here before, let's get to work." "I don't want to take away from our fight, because it's there to be seen ... it's a good weapon to have," he said.

Former Port Adelaide star Kane Cornes has stuck the boots into North Melbourne's Jaidyn Stephenson after a dismal outing on Saturday.

"He refuses to accept any contact in the game now." — Footy on Nine (@FootyonNine) @kanecornescalls out Jaidyn Stephenson's poor efforts late in the Kangaroos' loss to the Magpies, saying he'd 'almost go as far' as suggest they cost North the game. “This is the defence where he doesn’t want to play on anyone.