The Eagles in a form slump and the conditions wet and windy, but should still beat the bottom side at home. Rotham with some woeful turnover outs of the Eagles back-line. The Eagles messing around with it as usual and with no lineup adjustments for the conditions. North defenders getting the better of the Eagles forwards time and again. Ryan and Allen's quality range goals keeping them in it, as they're getting nothing within the run of play. Cunnington's exceptional ball use in traffic in the 2nd half lifts the Roos to victory, by 10 points. The Eagles ahead in the hit-outs, +9 clearances and +8 inside 50's, but ineffective. The Roos with more of it and more tackles, resulting in 4 more scoring shots. Cunnington best afield, with 25 disposals, 2 contested marks, 5 tackles, 5 intercepts, a goals and an assist. Stephenson 38 disposals, 2 contested marks, 5 intercepts, 547 metres gained, a goal and 2 assists. Walker 11 disposals, 2 contested marks, 10 intercepts. Hurn and Allen the Eagles best.
3. (Nth) B. Cunning-, 2. (Nth) J. Stephenson, 1. (Nth) J. Walker.
3. (Nth) B. Cunning-, 2. (Nth) J. Stephenson, 1. (Nth) J. Walker.