Marvel Stadium · Sat 28 Mar 2026, 7:35pm AEDT
North Melbourne beat Essendon 12.9 (81) to 9.15 (69) in the 2026 Round 3 at Marvel Stadium on Sat 28 Mar 2026.
Updated Sat 28 Mar 2026, 10:02pm (Melbourne time)
| Competition | AFL 2026, Round 3 |
| Venue | Marvel Stadium |
| Bounce | Sat 28 Mar 2026, 7:35pm AEDT |
| Essendon | 9.15 (69) |
| North Melbourne | 12.9 (81) |
| Result | North Melbourne by 12 points |