North Melbourne v Hawthorn Preview, Marvel Stadium

The battle of winless teams to finish off round six. North are coming off back-to-back beltings against premiership contenders in a brutal run of games to start the season. The Kangaroos will be desperate to win in Nick Larkey’s 100th game, especially after the star forward this week delivered a passionate plea of seeing premiership success during his career at Arden St. Hawthorn’s lacklustre effort on the Gold Coast frustrated coach Sam Mitchell, who is refusing to use a lengthy injury list as an excuse. The Hawks were competitive against Geelong and Collingwood before that game and might have too much class for the inexperienced Kangaroos.

TIP: Hawthorn by 11 points, Jai Newcombe for 20+ possessions and five clearances