GWS Giants vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Tips and Prediction AFL Round 7 2026

North Melbourne face their biggest test of the season when they travel to Canberra to take on a GWS side that is better than its record suggests.

This shapes as a genuine measuring stick for North Melbourne.

The Kangaroos have been one of the early improvers this season, sitting at 4-2 and playing with confidence. However, this matchup represents a step up in class compared to what they have faced so far.

GWS enter with a 2-4 record, but that figure is somewhat misleading. They have had a tougher draw and remain competitive in most matches. Last week against Sydney, they generated 26 scoring shots but were undone by poor conversion in front of goal.

That contrast is key to this matchup.

The Giants are capable of generating high volumes of inside 50s through their transition game, but inefficiency has prevented them from capitalising. North Melbourne, by comparison, are playing a more controlled and efficient style, built around stoppage work, pressure, and improved forward structure.

The midfield battle will play a major role in the outcome. Clayton Oliver and Finn Callaghan continue to drive GWS, while Harry Sheezel and Luke Davies-Uniacke have been central to North Melbourne’s rise this season.

If North can remain competitive around stoppage and limit GWS transition, they have the structure to stay within range throughout the contest.

The Kangaroos have been competitive in most games this season and their structure should prevent this from getting away from them. With GWS struggling to convert opportunities, the margin projects to stay relatively tight.

Trembath has been one of the most consistent forwards for North Melbourne this season and continues to find scoring opportunities. This matchup suits his current role.

GWS have shown they can generate enough forward entries to create scoreboard pressure. If their efficiency improves, they are capable of putting space between themselves and North Melbourne.