North Melbourne came from 11 points down after half-time to beat Gold Coast Suns 17.9 (111) to 16.9 (105) by six points at Marvel Stadium on Friday, May 22, 2026. The Kangaroos bolted into contention with an 11-goal second half, marking their second-biggest comeback in club history. A defining moment arrived when Cam Zurhaar kicked a crucial goal after the final siren, sealing the dramatic turnaround and securing the win for North Melbourne. Gold Coast, guided by a standout 14-clearance performance from Matt Rowell, fought hard throughout but couldn't sustain the late surge required to close the gap.
Team selections reflected adjustments for both sides: North Melbourne brought in Riley Hardeman and left out Tom Blamires, while Gold Coast, hampered by injuries, added Sam Clohesy and Ben Long to cover Lachie Weller and Will Graham. The result sharpens the Suns’ season narrative and highlights the Kangaroos’ resilience in a tightly contested contest at Marvel Stadium.