[View the story "How you saw it: Kangaroos v Bulldogs" on Storify ]How you saw it: Kangaroos v Bulldogs With 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 13:04:51
It 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/UkuR2tee5xAFL
Just under two hours away from tonight's first bounce. Follow 'aflofficial' on Snapchat for more #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/Jl3sCIu1kPAFL
Boys night in....U9's footy training and @pacinosrestaurant pizza backed up with the #aflnorthdogs game #TGIF #boysnightandme #goroos susie testro
From lovely Dubai, waiting for the big game to start, come on @nmfcofficial @afl, have belief Kangas! #NMFC #afl #kangaroos #northmelbournefc #northmelbourne #roos #AFLNorthDogsfadeyk_dxb
Friday night footy! #predrinks #bemorebulldog #marchtoetihaddamondim
All kitted up for tonight's top of the table clash! Bring it doggies!! @nmfcofficial #aflnorthdogs #sharethespirit #archerslegendsclubkate_huddo
New recruit #niece #doggies #futuresuperstar #bulldogs #footscray #afl #bemorebulldogvinnyh92
Fresh arrival, just in time (haven’t bought a footy jumper for years but had to get this one) #goroos #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/10XsAQooNADaniel Richardson
After 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 #no1doggiesfanjacintadalbenphotography
Nine days old & already cheering for @nmfcofficial like my mummy #nmfc #aflnorthdogs #goroos #babyspam #freyaNora Logemann
Just a tad excited b4 the game... Carn the dogs @bunnyjo73 #bemorebulldogdreenie75
North'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/bM4BYzIt0mAFL
The King back in the #NMFC rooms #aflnorthdogs https://t.co/f0fmh1yWjaNorth Melbourne
Fun & games on the Friday Night Countdown. Awesome access in the North rooms. Live on 7mate right now #footy #AFLNorthDogs #fun @nmfcofficial7afl
We've got Channel 7 broadcasting live from the North Melbourne change rooms to preview the big Friday night top of the table battle! #EtihadStadium #AFLNorthDogsetihadstadiumau
Bulldogs at the ready #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/5NZUVgS8jgAFL
It's time...lets do this. #bemorebulldog #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/rpf4LE0uIpWestern Bulldogs
The Roos are ready to rumble #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/HdteOizPkkAFL
It'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 McGinlay
Props to @westernbulldogs for another cracking banner! #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/S0AjMUDNHMNath Giglia
The most embarrassing thing about being a North Melbourne supporter is this. @NMFCOfficial #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/bVN04QDJNCJack
Ah yes, #1 on the ladder running out through a shower curtain #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/IcynZ7m53BCaitlin Smith
The 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/6wUY0yAjZ8AFL
Daniel Wells looks reborn. 13 touches - 6 contested - using it at 93%. Class. Roos very slick. #AFLNorthDogsTravis King
Wells in the rooms getting treated for leather poisoning #AFLNorthDogs #thoughtofthatonemyselfPeter G
Wells 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/FSh4aWpIiUAsh
The 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 King
Where 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/cX8NJ2VxpaAFL
Can the Bulldogs bite back the lead in the second half? #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/MLvxn6xYcCAFL
Big 2nd half coming up, come on Doggies!Cheers for the great seats @glennbalmforth @westernbulldogs #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/fwuGyfv0hJSteph Chiocci
Not even a sunny day in Switzerland could stop me from watching! Go @westernbulldogs #AFLNorthDogs #dahl100 ⚪️ https://t.co/OzGykKy1x5Brontë Spiteri
The 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 Stewart
Looks like Jarrad Waite's washed all the Carlton off. #AFLNorthDogsJamie
Waite has probably been the difference... And the best player #AFLNorthDogsdAFyL
That's the difference right there. Kangas have a target up forward that can take a mark and kick a goal #AFLNorthDogsRonny Lerner
Meanwhile 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 Buckley
Lachie Hunter has had 800 touches. Any danger getting him a manJordan
Lachie Hunter. You are so good. Marry me #AFLNorthDogsAli Soufan
A whopping 40 touches so far for @lachhunter. He’s been absolutely everywhere tonight. #AFLNorthDogs https://t.co/qyxyRnDljnAFL
Somewhat 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/zZsOf4KOJsAFL
Neither 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/UNbZsLyMBsAFL
So join in the chorus and sing it one and all! #AFLNorthDogs #ohwhatafeeling https://t.co/QMbR17EdavAFL
How good does top of the table feel! #AFLNorthDogs #ohwhatafeeling https://t.co/dWZOvfIzi0AFL
Shocking game but 6-0 since 1979 does feel good! #AFLNorthDogs @NMFCOfficial Well done boys! ⚪️Reem Nassef
Roo beauty. Awesome atmosphere at the game. Tough win. #AFLNorthDogsMat.
6 - 0 @NMFCOfficial WILL BE PREMIERS JUST YOU WAIT AND SEE!! #ShareTheSpirit #AFLNorthDogsTerrence Curwen-King
That's one happy bunch of Kangaroos tonight ✔️ #AFLNorthDogs #ohwhatafeeling https://t.co/WO9OzVPbgfAFL
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