North Melbourne Kangaroos (2-14) will head up to Sydney this weekend to test themselves against the ladder leaders Sydney Swans (13-3).
Back-to-back defeats have shaken Sydney and pose some question marks on their premiership defense. However, they have the perfect chance to bounce back to winning ways at the SCG against a second-from-bottom North Melbourne side on Saturday afternoon. The Kangaroos are finally back on the winners' list and off the bottom of the ladder,
The Swans fell short against Fremantle by one point and most recently St Kilda by two points to see the record move to 13-3. Although they are still two games clear at the top of the ladder as they earned their second win of the campaign in a nail-biting contest over Gold Coast by four points.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne date and start time
| Date | Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
| Start time | 1:45 pm AEST/ 1:15 pm ACST/ 11:45 am AWST |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Location | Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
How to watch Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne AFL game in Australia, including Network Seven, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream the aforementioned AFL game is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
All you need to decide is whether you want to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (two streams and up to 4K).
What channel is the Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne game on?
The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7's free-to-air TV, and will also be available to watch on Fox Footy's subscription TV service. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
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- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
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Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
- Install VPN of your choice - see our reviews here for the best options.
- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Sydney Swans team news
The Swans will be without Isaac Heeney, who has now been ruled out of the Brownlow race after being suspended for one week for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster in Sydney's defeat last week.
Co-captain Callum Mills will return to the side for his first game of the season, recovering from a rotator cuff injury. Luke Parker will return to the squad after serving his suspension.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | McLean, Grundy, Ladhams, Green, McAndrew |
| Defenders | Cunningham, Florent, Blakey, Vickery, Edwards, Hamling, McCartin, Fox, Lloyd, Francis, McCartin, Rampe, McInerney, Edwards, Hamling, Arnold, Snell, Melican |
| Midfielders | Adams, Rowbottom, Sheldrick, Mills, Campbell, Jordon, Kirk, Cleary, Roberts, Mitchell |
| Forwards | Heeney, Hayward, Papley, Wicks, Konstanty, Magor, Warner, Buller, McDonald, Reid, Amartey |
North Melbourne team news
George Wardlaw will have to go through concussion protocol before being picked this week. Zac Fisher will also need to have his foot issue reassessed late before the game.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Goad, Nyuon, Xerri, Maley, Free |
| Defenders | Corr, Daw, Logue, Pink, Dawson, Sheezel, McDonald, Hardeman, Goater, Bergman, Archer |
| Midfielders | Greenwood, Taylor, Wardlaw, Duursma, Scott, Davies-Uniacke, McKercher, Simpkin, Tucker, Shiels, Stephens, Thomas, Phillips, Lazzaro |
| Forwards | Larkey, Coleman-Jones, Comben, Sellers, Stephenson, Fisher, Powell, Curtis, Ford, Drury, Harvey, Zurhaar, Hansen Jr. |
Sydney vs North Melbourne Form
Sydney: WWWLL
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R17 | Sydney 98-99 Fremantle |
| R15 | GWS 75-102 Sydney |
| R14 | Adelaide 67-109 Sydney |
| R13 | Sydney 112-82 Geelong |
| R13 | St Kilda 84-82 Sydney |
North Melbourne: WLLLW
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R17 | North Melbourne 87-83 Gold Coast |
| R16 | North Melbourne 60-77 Western Bulldogs |
| R15 | Melbourne 70-67 North Melbourne |
| R14 | North Melbourne 118-119 Collingwood |
| R13 | West Coast 65-74 North Melbourne |
Sydney vs North Melbourne Head-to-Head Results
| Year | Match |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Roos 90-93 Swans |
| 2022 | Roos 88-126 Swans |
| 2022 | Swans 86-75 Roos |
| 2021 | Roos 77-91 Swans |
| 2020 | Roos 60-71 Swans |