Draftees Lachy Dovaston and Hugo Mikunda are set to showcase their talents on opposing sides during North Melbourne’s official AFL intraclub match at Arden Street Oval this Friday. The event, part of the club’s annual Fan Day, promises excitement both on and off the field.
Selected with pick No. 16 in November’s AFL Draft, the dynamic Lachy Dovaston will join the blue team, lining up alongside seasoned Roos such as Paul Curtis, Cam Zurhaar, and newly appointed captain Nick Larkey. Meanwhile, Hugo Mikunda, who joined the Kangaroos as pick No. 48, will bolster the orange team, featuring a mix of promising young players including Zac Banch, Zane Duursma, and Cooper Trembath.
Excitement Builds for Fan Day
The intraclub match is a highlight of North Melbourne’s Fan Day, which extends beyond the game itself. Fans attending Arden Street can look forward to player autograph sessions, children’s activities, and photo opportunities with the 2024 and 2025 AFLW premiership cups. The club aims to create an engaging experience for supporters of all ages.
For those unable to attend in person, North Melbourne will live stream the match from 5pm AEDT, available exclusively to Kangaroos members and fans who register online. The broadcast will feature commentary from Channel Seven’s Nigel Carmody and Fox Footy’s Leigh Montagna, with special guest appearances from the Kangaroos.
Match Details and Line-Ups
The intraclub match will follow a format of four 25-minute quarters, with clock stoppages after goals in the second half only. Breaks between quarters are set at six minutes, except for a 15-minute halftime. Additionally, a three-minute scenario will conclude the second and fourth quarters, providing full match timing.
Blue Team Line-Up
- Lachy Dovaston
- Finn O’Sullivan
- Harry Sheezel
- Caleb Daniel
- Bailey Scott
- Luke Davies-Uniacke
- Colby McKercher
- Jy Simpkin
- Dylan Stephens
- Riley Hardeman
- Griffin Logue
- Nick Larkey
- Callum Coleman-Jones
- Tom Powell
- Paul Curtis
- Luke Parker
- Jack Darling
- Charlie Comben
- Toby Pink
- Cooper Harvey
- Jacob Konstanty
- Cameron Zurhaar
Orange Team Line-Up
- Zane Duursma
- Luke Urquhart
- Zac Fisher
- Wil Dawson
- Taylor Goad
- Hugo Mikunda
- Tom Blamires (SSP trial player)*
- Brayden George
- Matt Whitlock
- Zac Becker (SSP trial player)*
- Zac Banch
- Robert Hansen jnr
- Cooper Trembath
- Xavier Bamert*
- Isaiah Markovsky*
- Matthew Keast*
- Alex Noblet*
- Patrick Fairlie*
- Ryan Commandeur*
- Mitch Grumley*
- Will Lambert*
- Felix Kneipp*
- Hugh Byrne*
- Jean-Luc Velissaris
- Oliver Lowe*
- David Brinker-Richie*
Unavailable Players:
- Aidan Corr (calf) – 3 weeks
- George Wardlaw (hamstring) – 1-2 weeks
- Luke McDonald (wrist) – 3 weeks
- Charlie Spargo (shoulder) – 1 week
- Blake Thredgold (foot) – TBC
- Josh Goater (load management)
- Jackson Archer (knee) – Season
- River Stevens (load management)
- Tristan Xerri (State of Origin)
How to Watch
Members of North Melbourne FC can access the live stream link via an email sent to their inbox, provided they are subscribed to receive ‘General Club Updates’. Non-members can register online to receive the link immediately.
The event not only serves as a precursor to the upcoming AFL season but also provides fans with a unique opportunity to engage with the team and witness emerging talents firsthand. As anticipation builds, the intraclub match is poised to be a memorable occasion for the North Melbourne community.
