North Melbourne vs Richmond Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Regular Season | Round 23

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A Sunday clash between two teams in the bottom four, this match is about building for the future and avoiding the lower rungs of the ladder.

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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Some matches are televised on Fox Sports channels

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ & Watch AFL / US – Watch AFL

The prediction

North Melbourne (17th) is coming off an expected 54-point loss to the finals-bound GWS Giants. While the Kangaroos showed glimpses of fight, they were comprehensively beaten in the midfield, losing the clearance count by 11 and the contested ball count by 18.

Richmond (16th) will be ruing a missed opportunity after letting a victory slip against St Kilda. The Tigers led at three-quarter time but were let down by a lack of composure and poor connection going inside 50 in the final term, ultimately falling to a narrow 4-point defeat.

North Melbourne debutant Cooper Trembath was a significant positive in a difficult day for the club. He provided a strong target in the forward line, worked tirelessly, and was rewarded with three goals in his first ever AFL game.

Richmond midfielder Jack Ross continued his strong late-season form with another impressive display against the Saints. He was one of his side's best, gathering 26 disposals and seven score involvements.

North Melbourne has had the better of the recent encounters between these two clubs. The Kangaroos have won the last two matches: a tight four-point victory in Round 10 of this season, and a 13-point win in Round 21, 2024.

If the Tigers can tidy up their forward-half connection, their ball-winning strength should tip the contest in their favour. Expect another low-scoring affair as these teams eye the off-season.

North Melbourne vs Richmond tip: Total match points under 162.5