North Melbourne Kangaroos upset Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium

North Melbourne Kangaroos defeated the Western Bulldogs 100‑77 (15.10 to 11.11) at Marvel Stadium on March 15, 2025, ending a five‑game losing streak and securing their first win over the Bulldogs since 2019. Forward Paul Curtis led the Kangaroos with four goals and 19 possessions, while midfielder Luke Davies‑Uniacke contributed 29 possessions and two goals. The victory came after North trailed early but held on after a strong first quarter, and it came despite playing most of the second half with a man down after defender Aidan Corr left the field.

The loss was a setback for the Bulldogs, who needed a win to keep a wildcard finals chance alive. Captain Marcus Bontempelli and star Ed Richards could not overturn the deficit, and ruckman Tim English left the game with a knee issue. Coach Alastair Clarkson, under pressure, saw the result quiet speculation about his future. The match also saw several lineup changes for both sides, with the Bulldogs adding Cody Weightman and Aaron Naughton after resting them the previous week.