Adelaide and North Melbourne have played 35 times. The Crows hold a narrow overall advantage 18-17.

The last two games between the Crows and Kangaroos have been decided by a combined total of 10 points.

Tony Modra holds the record for most goals by a Crow against North Melbourne. Modra booted 10 against the Roos at Football Park in Round Eight, 1993.

Richard Douglas has averaged 28 possessions and two goals in his last two games against the Roos.

Sam Kerridge kicked a career-high six goals in Adelaide’s come-from-behind win over North Melbourne in Round Nine last season.

The Kangaroos are the most efficient team in the League inside attacking 50m, scoring from 53 per cent of their inside 50ms – ranked No.1 in the competition. The Crows average seven more inside 50ms per game than the Roos but score from 46.6 per cent of their entries.

Roos midfielder Nick Dal Santo is ranked 13^th in the AFL for total disposals (295). Crow Scott Thompson is 14^th with 292 disposals. Sam Gibson is second for uncontested possessions (219).

This match will be Adelaide’s first Saturday night fixture at the redeveloped Adelaide Oval. The Crows are averaging 47,106 fans at their home games this season.

Kangaroos defender Lachie Hansen is third in the competition for marks (82). Hansen is also one of the best intercept players – ranked top 10 in marks from opposition kicks.

Former skipper Brent Harvey is a prime mover for North Melbourne. Harvey is ranked fifth (133) for handball receives.

It promises to be a good ruck battle on Saturday night between Sam Jacobs and Todd Goldstein, who are ranked equal-fourth in the AFL for hit-outs to advantage.

Ben Cunnington is North’s best clearance player (77) – ranked fourth in the League.