Essendon v North Melbourne, Round 8 2025
2025 AFLRound 8
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESS | 6.1 37 | 7.5 47 | 8.7 55 | 9.11 65 |
| NTH | 2.3 15 | 3.4 22 | 8.6 54 | 9.8 62 |
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Recap
Essendon hold off North by 3 points
Essendon 9.11 (65) beat North 9.8 (62) at Marvel Stadium in Round 8, a 3-point win.
Essendon led at every change.
Archie Perkins kicked three goals for Essendon and Nate Caddy two; Cameron Zurhaar kicked two for North.
Zach Merrett led the way with 35 disposals.
In context
- Essendon have now beaten North 12 times in a row.
- North’s 6th loss in a row.
- Milestone: Jordan Ridley’s 100th game.
- Milestone: Caleb Daniel’s 200th game.
- AFL debut for Finnbar Maley.
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