Sydney v North Melbourne Preview, SCG

Incredibly, lowly North Melbourne enter this match as the form team after beating Gold Coast
last week for their second win in five weeks. The Kangaroos have been a different side since
breaking their drought five weeks ago against West Coast. But this is still the ultimate
challenge for a young team on the rise. Ladder-leaders Sydney are coming in off two-straight
losses by a combined total of three points. All the focus this week in the Harbour City has
been on Isaac Heeney after the Brownlow Medal fancy was suspended for a week. The
Swans took their case all the way to the appeals board, but their star midfielder will miss
playing the Kangaroos. Sydney’s midfield is stacked and they will be able to make up for the
loss of Heeney and bounce back at home.

TIP: Sydney by 26 points, Chad Warner for two or more goals