Eagles no match for spirited Kangaroos

North Melbourne forward Aaron Black sparked the victory with two early goals. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: Daniel Wilkins / News Corp Australia

NORTH Melbourne retained its place in the top eight with a crushing 38-point win against West Coast at Patersons Stadium.

The Kangaroos breathed life into their faltering campaign with a second spirited victory in Perth this season, maintaining their perfect interstate record.

Kangaroo Majak Daw holds front position from Eagles star Nic Naitanui. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: News Corp Australia

Brad Scott's men broke a five-game losing streak against the Eagles and North Melbourne will get its chance to further consolidate when it meets hapless Richmond at Etihad Stadium next Sunday night.

Powered by a dominant midfield, the Kangaroos held West Coast to just three goals after quarter-time.

Ryan Bastinac looks downfield for an option. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: News Corp Australia

The disappointing Eagles have sunk to 11th with a 4-6 record, and their finals hopes are on life support ahead of a clash with Hawthorn in Launceston on Saturday.

It took a goal after the final siren from Matt Priddis for the Eagles to avoid recording their lowest-ever score at Subiaco.

Forward Josh Kennedy was held goal-less after kicking 11 in West Coast's previous home game against Greater Western Sydney.

Eagles stars Dean Cox and Matt Priddis dejected after the match. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: News Corp Australia

In worries for the Roos, small forward Lindsay Thomas was subbed out of the game in the third quarter with a hamstring problem and veteran Brent Harvey will sweat on the Match Review Panel's findings today.

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Harvey and Adam Simpson played for North Melbourne together 256 times, but there was no favours from the new Eagles coach for his 1999 premiership teammate as Simpson coached against the Roos for the first time.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA — JUNE 01: Scott Selwood of the Eagles and Brent Harvey of the Kangaroos contest for position during the round 11 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Patersons Stadium on June 1, 2014 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

Tagger Scott Selwood kept Harvey on a tight leash early, holding the 36-year-old to just two touches in the opening quarter before Harvey lashed out at Selwood early in the second term.

Replays appeared to show Harvey connecting to Selwood's face with an open hand, in an incident sure to be scrutinised.

Harvey was suspended for the first six rounds of the 2013 season after being found guilty of striking Selwood's elder brother Adam and retired midfielder Daniel Kerr in the 2012 elimination final between the teams.

Harvey sprung to life with 10 touches in the second quarter and finished with 27 possessions, kicking a running goal from 50m to put the visitors 16 points in front 10 minutes into the second term.

The Kangaroos could have all but buried the Eagles before half-time, but missed a series of simple chances in front of goal, including close-range snaps from Harvey and Robin Nahas.

Roo Lindsay Thomas comes off the ground injured. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: News Corp Australia

North still led by 20 points at the major break after holding West Coast to just one behind during the second term.

The Roos' advantage came despite losing the first-half inside 50 count and the Eagles dominating the centre clearances.

Priddis broke West Coast's goal drought in the opening minute of the third quarter to give the home side some hope, but it would be the only goal for the Eagles for the term as the Kangas quickly reasserted their authority.

Shaun Atley answered before Eagles defender Mitch Brown gave away a silly 50m penalty to allow Leigh Adams to covert from the goalsquare to extend the advantage to 26 points.

The match was effectively over early in time-on of the third when Drew Petrie nailed his spectacular banana goal, pushing North's lead beyond 40 points.

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