It's an extended first stanza due to North Melbourne's priority picks, free agency compensation and expected bids placed on club-tied prospects Levi Ashcroft, Leo Lombard, Isaac Kako and Sam Marshall.

Essendon will be hoping the exciting Nate Caddy continues his development, while Isaac Kako should slot straight into the forward line. The Bombers' forward line struggles could see Harrison Jones ...

Former high-end draft pick Elijah Tsatas is staking his claim for a spot in Essendon’s senior midfield rotation five weeks ...