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Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 7 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Our prediction: Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
Melbourne Demons by 1-12
Model score: Melbourne Demons 49 to 40 North Melbourne Kangaroos
Total points: the model's 89-point expected total leans higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2026, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 4 meetings it is Melbourne Demons 1, North Melbourne Kangaroos 3, averaging 71 combined points per game. Melbourne Demons won 5 of their last 5 on record. North Melbourne Kangaroos won 4 of their last 5.
Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos head-to-head
Last 4 meetings: Melbourne Demons 1, North Melbourne Kangaroos 3, averaging 71 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2026.
- 58 to 24 v Carlton Blues19 Sept 2026
- 74 to 23 v Port Adelaide Power13 Sept 2026
- 81 to 44 @ West Coast Eagles6 Sept 2026
- 89 to 33 v Brisbane Lions30 Aug 2026
- 60 to 12 v GWS Giants23 Aug 2026
- 25 to 32 @ Hawthorn Hawks18 Sept 2026
- 33 to 23 v Carlton Blues13 Sept 2026
- 99 to 7 @ St Kilda Saints5 Sept 2026
- 70 to 23 v Western Bulldogs29 Aug 2026
- 44 to 33 @ Brisbane Lions22 Aug 2026
Players to watch: 2026 averages
Ranked on 2026 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Melbourne Demons
- Olivia Purcell
124.8 GDS avg · 30.7 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.2 marks · 6.7 tackles (6 games)
- Tyla Hanks
119.3 GDS avg · 25.0 disposals · 0.7 goals · 1.7 marks · 8.0 tackles (6 games)
- Elizabeth McNamara
106.6 GDS avg · 20.0 disposals · 1.2 goals · 4.2 marks · 4.0 tackles (5 games)
- Kate Hore
101.2 GDS avg · 21.2 disposals · 0.7 goals · 3.5 marks · 3.8 tackles (6 games)
North Melbourne Kangaroos
- Ash Riddell
140.5 GDS avg · 35.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.2 marks · 4.3 tackles (6 games)
- Jasmine Garner
136.8 GDS avg · 31.7 disposals · 0.7 goals · 2.8 marks · 5.2 tackles (6 games)
- Eilish Sheerin
104.0 GDS avg · 21.6 disposals · 0.6 goals · 1.2 marks · 7.4 tackles (5 games)
- Erika O'Shea
86.6 GDS avg · 21.2 disposals · 0.0 goals · 3.0 marks · 3.2 tackles (5 games)
AFLW Round 7 2026 preview questions
Who will win Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
Our form model favours Melbourne Demons by 1-12 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Melbourne Demons 49 to 40 North Melbourne Kangaroos.
What is the Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos prediction for AFLW Round 7 2026?
Our form model favours Melbourne Demons by 1-12 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Melbourne Demons 49 to 40 North Melbourne Kangaroos. The model expects about 89 combined points, higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
Melbourne Demons host North Melbourne Kangaroos in AFLW Round 7, 2026 on Friday 25 Sept 2026, 7:15pm at Ikon Park. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos head-to-head record?
Across their last 4 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is Melbourne Demons 1, North Melbourne Kangaroos 3. Those games averaged 71 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
On 2026 fantasy averages, Olivia Purcell for Melbourne Demons and Ash Riddell for North Melbourne Kangaroos. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Melbourne Demons and North Melbourne Kangaroos hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.