North Melbourne Kangaroos v GWS Giants: AFL preview, news and how to watch live

All you need to know in the lead up to the only AFL match on Sunday 13 June, the Kangaroos v Giants, including news updates, past history plus when and how to watch on Kayo.

Callan Ward marks 200 games as a Giant Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Callan Ward marks 200 games as a Giant Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Just one match is scheduled for this Sunday, June 12, and it is two clubs on the rebuild journey with North Melbourne hosting GWS Giants. Here’s how to watch the match and catch up on all the news in the lead-up.

Kangaroos v Giants preview

Sunday will be Callan Ward’s 200th game for GWS since moving from the Western Bulldogs in 2011.

Two wins separate the Kangas and Giants between 15th and 17th with finals not on the radar for either side. It’s all about the future.

On Sunday, AFL returns to Marvel Stadium, a week after the George Kambosos’ fight.

Lachie Whitfield faces a fitness test ahead of Sunday and North Melbourne’s Jaidyn Stephenson looks set for a recall after 26 disposals in the VFL. 

And speculation continues to surround the future of Kangaroos’ coach David Noble amid events of recent weeks, including the talk of a Ken Hinkley move.

What time is Kangaroos v Giants?

The game starts at 3.20pm (AEST), 2.50pm (ACST) and 1.20pm (AWST) on Sunday 12 June.

Where is it being played?

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

How do I watch the game?

The game will be broadcast live on Kayo as part of its AFL coverage. Not only can you catch the LIVE fixture and also the replay, but if you miss the action, you can catch up with Kayo Minis and Kayo Bites.

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How can I watch more Kangaroos and Giants matches?

North Melbourne Kangaroos team page on Kayo

Greater Western Sydney Giants team page on Kayo

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Jaidyn Stephenson may return to the Kangaroos’ line-up for Sunday. Picture: Kelly Defina/AFL Photos/via Getty Images
Jaidyn Stephenson may return to the Kangaroos’ line-up for Sunday. Picture: Kelly Defina/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

What AFL news do I need to know ahead of Sunday?

CodeSports has all the latest in AFL news and analysis including TEAM LISTS for round 13, the run home for your team, the concussion controversy from Thursday night and much more.

INCLUDING Ken Hinkley’s re-commitment to Port Adelaide amid speculation of a Giants’ move and Ward celebrates 200 as a Giant.

History between the Kangaroos and Giants

The most recent meeting between the sides was a 94-all draw at Hobart’s Blundstone Arena. North Melbourne had won two of the past three previous encounters prior.

Team Lists

All the ins and outs for Sunday:

North Melbourne Kangaroos

B: L.McDonald, A.Corr, La.Young

HB: K.Hayden, J.Walker, K.Turner

C: A.Hall, L.Davies-Uniacke, F.Perez

HF: J.Horne-Francis, N.Larkey, P.Curtis

F: J.Stephenson, J.Ziebell, C.Taylor

FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Simpkin, J.Anderson

I/C (from): B.Scott, H.Greenwood, T.Powell, T.Xerri

IN: A.Hall, J.Stephenson.

OUT: B.McKay (injured), T.Thomas (omitted), A.Bosenavulagi (omitted)

GWS Giants 

B: H.Perryman, S.Taylor, I.Cumming

HB: A.Kennedy, C.Idun, C.Ward

C: J.Riccardi, T.Green, J.Peatling

HF: S.Coniglio, H.Himmelberg, L.Whitfield

F: Z.Sproule, J.Hogan, T.Greene

FOLL: M.Flynn, J.Kelly, M.de Boer

I/C: J.Wehr, T.Bruhn, L.Ash, L.Keeffe.

IN: A.Kennedy, L.Whitfield.

OUT: B.Hill (illness), J.Brander (omitted), X.O’Halloran

Where can I watch more round 13 AFL games?

Essendon v Carlton 

Fremantle v Hawthorn

Brisbane v St Kilda

Collingwood v Melbourne

Where can I read more AFL?

See the AFL section on CodeSports, or visit the AFL section on your main state news website – Herald Sun / Daily Telegraph / Courier Mail / Adelaide Advertiser