Roy WardUpdated June 6, 2026 — 2:09pm,first published 2:02pm2.09pmNo O’Sullivan for RoosBy Finn O’Sullivan is out for the Roos after picking up a concussion during training this week.Roos coach Alastair Clarkson said O’Sullivan would miss the next two matches as he will be in the concussion program.He challenged the club’s other onballers to step up, show their depth and cover for his absence.2.07pmThe weatherBy Roos coach Alastair Clarkson looks happy to be standing in the bright sunshine in Bunbury.Game time is just a few minutes away.2.01pmKangaroos aim to become ‘fair dinkum’ road warriorsBy North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has challenged his players to become road warriors as the club attempts to become a “fair dinkum” premiership challenger.The Kangaroos have turned Marvel Stadium into somewhat of a fortress this year, winning five of their six games at the venue.Alastair Clarkson shares a laugh with Jy Simpkin at a Roos away game in Bunbury last season.Getty ImagesBut it’s been a different story on the road, with North nursing a 0-5 record away from Marvel this season.Saturday’s match against Fremantle at Bunbury - about 175km south of Perth - is technically a home game for North given the club’s deal to sell two home fixtures a season to Western Australia over a three-year period.2.00pmInteractive: Your club’s pathBy 2.00pmGood afternoonBy G’day everyone and welcome to our AFL live blog as we begin the day covering North Melbourne and Fremantle playing in Bunbury, WA.First bounce is set for 2.15pm AEST.Enjoy the hours to come.1 of 1