One key result has gone North Melbourne’s way this week. One hasn’t.

Most results have gone North Melbourne’s way so far this weekend.

So starts a last month of the season with North Melbourne still holding its final hopes in its own hands.

We’re heavy on intangibles today as North Melbourne looks to keep its season alive.

Games at the MCG always feel like a bigger occasion compared to ones at other venues, and that’s before you add any stakes.

Today starts a three-game stretch North Melbourne must win at least one of to keep any finals chance alive.

Whichever way you look at it, today is an absolute must-win for North Melbourne against Gold Coast at Etihad Stadium.

What a huge game at Etihad Stadium. A win, and North Melbourne is just one game off second. Second.

Finally we’re back in action after the bye, resuming against the Western Bulldogs in a rare away game at Etihad Stadium.