North eye wildcard, battling Bombers slide further
North Melbourne defeated Essendon by 14 points on June 28, 2026, marking the Bombers' 27th loss in 28 matches. The victory improved the Kangaroos' record to 8-7, keeping them in contention for a wildcard playoff spot. Essendon struggled despite the return of key players and must improve in their final eight games to salvage the season.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 08:01 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 08:10 UTC
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