How the fans saw it: North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs Wet night but Kangas and Dogs faithful soak up a high-grade contest [View the story "How you saw it: Kangaroos v Bulldogs" on Storify]How you saw it: Kangaroos v BulldogsWith the top of the ladder Kangaroos up against the second-place Bulldogs this game fit the bill of a Friday night blockbuster. The question was, who would come out on top at night's end?Storified by AFL· Fri, Apr 29 2016 13:04:51It was a day for ducks in Melbourne with rain persisting for most of the afternoon. The soggy weather surely had fans pleased tonight's game was under the roof of Etihad Stadium. The post work to footy pilgrimage is on! Gotta love Friday night footy #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/UkuR2tee5xAFLJust under two hours away from tonight's first bounce. Follow 'aflofficial' on Snapchat for more #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/Jl3sCIu1kPAFLBoys night in....U9's footy training and @pacinosrestaurant pizza backed up with the #aflnorthdogs game #TGIF #boysnightandme #goroos susie testroFrom lovely Dubai, waiting for the big game to start, come on @nmfcofficial @afl, have belief Kangas! #NMFC #afl #kangaroos #northmelbournefc #northmelbourne #roos #AFLNorthDogsfadeyk_dxbFriday night footy! #predrinks #bemorebulldog #marchtoetihaddamondimAll kitted up for tonight's top of the table clash! Bring it doggies!! @nmfcofficial #aflnorthdogs #sharethespirit #archerslegendsclubkate_huddoNew recruit #niece #doggies #futuresuperstar #bulldogs #footscray #afl #bemorebulldogvinnyh92Fresh arrival, just in time (haven’t bought a footy jumper for years but had to get this one) #goroos #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/10XsAQooNADaniel RichardsonAfter an absolute huge huge day, jam packing so much in, finishing with a birthday dinner and cake for our little man Evan who turned 4 today! Cianah and I are now at the footy with my twin James and Dad supporting our boys for what will be the biggest game of the year so far! ⚪️⚪️ #godoggies #bemorebulldog #ofwhatafeeling #bully #bulldogs #footy #afl #westernbulldogs #redwhiteandblue #sonsofthewest #no1doggiesfanjacintadalbenphotographyNine days old & already cheering for @nmfcofficial like my mummy #nmfc #aflnorthdogs #goroos #babyspam #freyaNora LogemannJust a tad excited b4 the game... Carn the dogs @bunnyjo73 #bemorebulldogdreenie75North's rooms were abuzz with activity as broadcast partners Channel 7 filmed within metres of the main warm up area. Wayne 'The King' Carey looked like a happy duck back amongst the blue and white. A couple of key Kangaroos limber up before heading into their team meeting #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/bM4BYzIt0mAFLThe King back in the #NMFC rooms #aflnorthdogs https://t.co/f0fmh1yWjaNorth MelbourneFun & games on the Friday Night Countdown. Awesome access in the North rooms. Live on 7mate right now #footy #AFLNorthDogs #fun @nmfcofficial7aflWe've got Channel 7 broadcasting live from the North Melbourne change rooms to preview the big Friday night top of the table battle! #EtihadStadium #AFLNorthDogsetihadstadiumauBulldogs at the ready #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/5NZUVgS8jgAFLIt's time...lets do this. #bemorebulldog #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/rpf4LE0uIpWestern BulldogsThe Roos are ready to rumble #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/HdteOizPkkAFLIt's fair to say the Bulldogs won the battle of the banners with their effort winning many plaudits across social media. However the Kangaroos' levitating run through was also raising some eyebrows. Tonight's banner! #AFLNorthDogs #AFLRoosDogs https://t.co/jWboD7Y8dZDanny McGinlayProps to @westernbulldogs for another cracking banner! #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/S0AjMUDNHMNath GigliaThe most embarrassing thing about being a North Melbourne supporter is this. @NMFCOfficial #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/bVN04QDJNCJackAh yes, #1 on the ladder running out through a shower curtain #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/IcynZ7m53BCaitlin SmithThe home crowd had the most to smile about at quarter-time with their side holding a 12-point lead over the Bulldogs. Jarrad Waite had two goals to his name while Daniel Wells was running rampant with 13 disposals under his belt. QT: @NMFCOfficial 4.1 (25) lead @westernbulldogs 2.1 (13). The Roos are running hot early. #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/6wUY0yAjZ8AFLDaniel Wells looks reborn. 13 touches - 6 contested - using it at 93%. Class. Roos very slick. #AFLNorthDogsTravis KingWells in the rooms getting treated for leather poisoning #AFLNorthDogs #thoughtofthatonemyselfPeter GWells needs an ice vest at quarter time. He's on #AFLNorthDogsMat.Best quarter of football in 2016#AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/wJmHvMMIssMichael Ciavarella@EtihadStadiumAU looks amazing for #AFLNorthDogs tonight! https://t.co/FSh4aWpIiUAshThe Bulldogs had the better of the start of the second term but failed capitalise before Jack Ziebell converted for the Roos. Despite play going North Melbourne's way they were soon one short on the bench with Kayne Turner suffering a hamstring injury.Kayne Turner done for the night with another hamstring, and Sam Wright struggling with an ankle. Roos down to 2 on the bench. #AFLNorthDogsTravis KingWhere else to be on a Friday night great game great company #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/tGzXY7uDaV-theresaa_The Kangaroos still held a 12-point lead at half-time despite the Bulldogs holding the advantage in disposals, clearances, inside 50s and contested possessions.HT: @NMFCOfficial 5.4 (34) lead @westernbulldogs 3.4 (22). It’s been a frenetic first half! #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/cX8NJ2VxpaAFLCan the Bulldogs bite back the lead in the second half? #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/MLvxn6xYcCAFLBig 2nd half coming up, come on Doggies!Cheers for the great seats @glennbalmforth @westernbulldogs #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/fwuGyfv0hJSteph ChiocciNot even a sunny day in Switzerland could stop me from watching! Go @westernbulldogs #AFLNorthDogs #dahl100 ⚪️ https://t.co/OzGykKy1x5Brontë SpiteriThe goal-for-goal theme continued in the third term although there was a lot for North fans to cheer about after Waite slotted his third goal for the game.I have so much man love for Jarrad Waite #Jarrad #AFLNorthDogsJames StewartLooks like Jarrad Waite's washed all the Carlton off. #AFLNorthDogsJamieWaite has probably been the difference... And the best player #AFLNorthDogsdAFyLThat's the difference right there. Kangas have a target up forward that can take a mark and kick a goal #AFLNorthDogsRonny LernerMeanwhile Lachie Hunter was proving to be a ball magnet for the Dogs leading to man crush confessions and marriage proposals on Twitter. Lachie Hunter is so so good #AFLNorthDogsMax BuckleyLachie Hunter has had 800 touches. Any danger getting him a manJordanLachie Hunter. You are so good. Marry me #AFLNorthDogsAli SoufanA whopping 40 touches so far for @lachhunter. He’s been absolutely everywhere tonight. #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/qyxyRnDljnAFLSomewhat unsurprisingly the Kangaroos went into the final change of ends with, you guessed it, a 12-point lead.3QT: @NMFCOfficial 8.6 (54) lead @westernbulldogs 6.6 (42). Who gets home from here? #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/zZsOf4KOJsAFLNeither side was able to break away in the fourth quarter leaving the Roos to run out eventual 16-point victors. FT: @NMFCOfficial 9.7 (61) defeat @westernbulldogs 6.9 (45). North goes 6-0 with an impressive win. #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/UNbZsLyMBsAFLSo join in the chorus and sing it one and all! #AFLNorthDogs #ohwhatafeeling https://t.co/QMbR17EdavAFLHow good does top of the table feel! #AFLNorthDogs #ohwhatafeeling https://t.co/dWZOvfIzi0AFLShocking game but 6-0 since 1979 does feel good! #AFLNorthDogs @NMFCOfficial Well done boys! ⚪️Reem NassefRoo beauty. Awesome atmosphere at the game. Tough win. #AFLNorthDogsMat.6 - 0 @NMFCOfficial WILL BE PREMIERS JUST YOU WAIT AND SEE!! #ShareTheSpirit #AFLNorthDogsTerrence Curwen-KingThat's one happy bunch of Kangaroos tonight ✔️ #AFLNorthDogs #ohwhatafeeling https://t.co/WO9OzVPbgfAFL
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