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Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL Tips - Demons to exact revenge on North Melbourne

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Last updated: Thu 10 Jul 2025 14:41

Adam Cusworth 10 Jul 2025

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Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 18 AFL game
The game will be played at MCG, with the bounce at 1:10 PM (AEST)
Can the Demons end their recent run of losses?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Round 18 AFL Tips

Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos, Round 18 2025 - Expert Prediction

Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos, Round 18 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Melbourne Demons Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Melbourne Demons Team News
Melbourne Demons Team List
North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Analysis & Betting Trends
North Melbourne Kangaroos Team News
North Melbourne Kangaroos Team List
Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL 2025 Round 18 FAQ’s

Melbourne can avenge their shock Round 2 defeat when they face North Melbourne in Round 18.

The Demons will be out to arrest a five-game losing streak and were stunned by North Melbourne earlier this season, conceding eight final-quarter goals to go down by 59-points.

Last weekend, it was a 13-point loss to 3rd placed Adelaide, in Adelaide. Three of their past four matches have been against top eight opponents.

The Kangaroos have shown promise in the last couple of months but injuries have taken a toll in recent weeks and they have conceded a massive 284 points in their past two matches, coming off a 49-point loss to the Western Bulldogs last weekend, raising concerns ahead of this Marvel Stadium encounter.

Melbourne have had scoring woes of their own but remain a top-four team in contested ball and centre clearances.

They will lean on the midfield strength of Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca—who’ve both enjoyed strong records against North—while Jake Melksham (9 goals in 2 games) and Kozzie Pickett (20 goals in 9) shape as key threats up forward.

Take the Demons in the 1–39 point bracket, with Petracca looking good for 25+. Consider Colby McKercher and Cam Zurhaar in player props for the Kangas.

Melbourne have won six of the past seven against North Melbourne.
Christian Petracca has averaged 28 disposals in his past four games against the Demons.
Cam Zurhaar booted four goals the last time these two sides met.
Colby Mckercher is averaging 31.4 disposals in the past five rounds

Head to Head

North Melbourne were big winners over Melbourne back in Round 2, kicking eight goals in the last quarter to win by 59 points. Cam Zurhaar kicked four goals, while Paul Curtis and Nick Larkey kicked three apiece.

Melbourne won six straight prior to that. Clayton Oliver has averaged 29 disposals from his past three matches against North, while Christian Petracca has averaged 28. Cam Zurhaar has kicked 11 goals for the Kangaroos from his past three matches against the Demons.

Melbourne Demons Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
0-5	3-2	2-3

Melbourne have lost their five four matches. They have cost themselves in a number of those with inaccuracy and lapses at different stages during games.

The Demons have been a strong centre clearance and contested possession side and rank in the top four in these measures over the past five rounds, seizing the opportunities provided by Max Gawn.

But around the ground there is a drop off in the clearance battle and they rank just 11th for inside 50s and 15th for scoring in that period.

Jake Melksham kicked four goals last weekend, while Kozzie Pickett and Jacob van Rooyen chimed in with two apiece. Pickett has kicked 20 from his past nine matches. Melksham has kicked nine from his past two. Christian Petracca has had 25+ disposals in seven of his past 10 matches. He had 23 last weekend.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
8-8	8-8	4-9	1-2

Melbourne Demons Team News

No injuries for Melbourne to come out of the match against Adelaide. Harrison Petty and Blake Howes are in the mix to return from concussion. Caleb Windsor responded with a solid match in the VFL after being dropped and will be considered, while Riley Bonner has been pressing his case for selection.

Melbourne Demons Team List

B: J.Bowey, S.May, C.Salem

HB: J.McVee, J.Lever, X.Lindsay

C: K.Chandler, C.Petracca, T.Sparrow

HF: J.Viney, B.Fritsch, E.Langdon

F: J.Melksham, J.van Rooyen, K.Pickett

FOLL: M.Gawn - C, C.Oliver, T.Rivers

I/C (FROM): C.Windsor, D.Turner, K.Tholstrup, H.Langford, M.Jefferson, B.Howes, T.Campbell, J.Henderson

In: - C.Windsor, B.Howes, T.Campbell, J.Henderson

Out: - H.Sharp (Omitted)

North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
2-3	4-1	2-3

North Melbourne have lost their past two matches, with those coming against top eight sides in Hawthorn (85 points) and the Bulldogs. They have won their past three against sides in the bottom half of the ladder.

The Kangaroos have conceded a whopping 284 points in their past two matches but had improved defensively prior to that. Nick Larkey has kicked 10 goals in his past two matches.

Colby Mckercher has provided plenty of drive from half back and has hit the 30+ in his past two matches. He is averaging 31.4 disposals in the past five rounds. Tom Powell has averaged 25 disposals in his past seven matches.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
10-6	7-9	3-5	1-6

North Melbourne Kangaroos Team News

The injuries are continuing to mount at North Melbourne. Luke Davies-Uniacke will miss with concussion, while there are some doubts on Tristan Xerri and Nick Larkey. Charlie Comben, Luke Parker and Luke McDonald missed the Melbourne match and face fitness tests.

North Melbourne Kangaroos Team List

B: W.Dawson, T.Pink, G.Logue

HB: R.Hardeman, C.Daniel, F.O’Sullivan

C: D.Stephens, L.Parker, J.Simpkin - C

HF: P.Curtis, C.Zurhaar, C.McKercher

F: J.Konstanty, J.Darling, F.Maley

FOLL: T.Xerri, T.Powell, H.Sheezel

I/C (FROM): Z.Duursma, B.Scott, Z.Fisher, C.Coleman-Jones, W.Phillips, C.Comben, C.Harvey, R.Hansen Jr

In: - L.Parker, J.Darling, Z.Fisher, C.Coleman-Jones, C.Comben

Out: - L.Davies-Uniacke (Injured), N.Larkey (Injured)

Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL 2025 Round 18 FAQ’s

How to watch Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL 2025 Round 18?

You can watch the Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL 2025 Round 18 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL 2025 Round 18?

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Verdict

Melbourne Demons v North Melbourne Kangaroos

Melbourne to end recent run of losses with Petracca leading the way. McKercher and Zurhaar among major contributors for Kangas

Melbourne 1-39

Winning Margin 1-39

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