Tom McCartin and Jacob Konstanty chat ahead of the R4 match between North Melbourne and Sydney at Marvel Stadium on April 5, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

SATURDAY'S action wraps up with a clash between North Melbourne (1-2) and Sydney (1-2) at Marvel Stadium.

The Kangaroos have shown improved form this year, while the Swans are coming off their bye.

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Caiden Cleary will play his first senior game of the season for Sydney, with veteran Tom Papley to miss through injury.

Talented North Melbourne swingman Matt Whitlock, taken with pick No.27 in last year's draft, will make his debut for the Roos, while Will Phillips and Toby Pink have been omitted.

Second-year player Riley Hardeman will line up as the substitute in his fourth AFL game after coming in as a replacement for Finn O'Sullivan. 

Griffin Logue is also back for the Roos after overcoming a hamstring strain.

Luke Parker and Jacob Konstanty are facing their old side after crossing from Sydney to North in the off-season.

North Melbourne v Sydney at Marvel Stadium, 7.35pm AEDT

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North Melbourne: Riley Hardeman
Sydney: Angus Sheldrick

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Match Previews R4: North Melbourne v Sydney

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Kangaroos and Swans at Marvel Stadium

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Brisbane: Will McLachlan

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