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North Melbourne have snared their first win of the AFL season in dramatic and controversial fashion after holding off a frenetic West Coast comeback to post a nine-point win at Optus Stadium. The Kangaroos looked set a cruisy win after Jy Simpkin's goal early in the final quarter gave them a 33-point lead in Saturday's match. But six unanswered goals from West Coast - including three to Jake Waterman - put the home side in front with six minutes remaining.

Controversy erupted with a little over two minutes remaining when Eagles star Elliot Yeo was adjudged to be holding the ball. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. Yeo laid a big tackle on George Wardlaw, then was tackled himself by Simpkin immediately after grabbing the loose ball.



Yeo and his Eagles teammates were left astounded by the decision, with coach Adam Simpson also displaying his disbelief. Simpkin nailed the 45m set shot to give the Kangaroos the lead, and Paul Curtin kicked truly a short time later to seal the 11.8 (74) to 8.

17 (65) win. It marked North Melbourne's first victory since beating Gold Coast in the final round last year, snapping an 11-match losing run. Forward Nick Larkey kicked five goals, while Zac Fisher racked up 36 disposals.

Simpkin was crucial with two final-quarter goals from 28 disposals. Yeo was brilliant in West Coast's final-quarter charge, tallying nine possessions, five clearances and a goal for the term. West Coast defender Liam Duggan .

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