Monday March 24
2:00pm

It has been almost seven years since Essendon has defeated North Melbourne. However, the Bombers NAB Cup form suggests its development is happening quicker than many thought with Matthew Knights at the helm.

Meanwhile, the Kangaroos fight for survival in Melbourne dominated headlines over the off-season, but most pundits expect North Melbourne’s strong football form to continue following its top four finish in 2007.

Can Matthew Knights’ Bombers take the points in his first AFL Premiership match as senior coach? Or will Dean Laidley’s Kangaroos continue their domination over the Bombers?

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