We are playing short though. Our third best defender on their number one forward and downhill from there.
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We're not good enough with the zone structure.
Maybe we're persisting with it so it does get ingrained, but we need to adjust quicker when momentum has switched.
Still, not much he could do with what he had out there. Umpiring didn't help either when our defenders couldn't touch the forwards.
Maybe we're persisting with it so it does get ingrained, but we need to adjust quicker when momentum has switched.
Still, not much he could do with what he had out there. Umpiring didn't help either when our defenders couldn't touch the forwards.
Much better performance today. The zone was squeezed a lot tighter. We created many more turnovers, namely McDonald and Ziebell. Got numbers back to cover the Carlton talls. He’s got Zurhaar and Stevo firing. No one could do anything about those 4 incompetent umpires though
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Come on, be serious man, this is AFL football - not Rugby Union.
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Zone held up well in the 1st half.
After half time it was non-existent.
Bit to work with
After half time it was non-existent.
Bit to work with
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Our misses on goal cost us big time today we put extra scoreboard pressure up until half time could have been a much closer game. Carlton took their chances unfortunately even though some of them were very dubious
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North Melbourne veterans Ben Cunnington, Jack Ziebell in Alastair Clarkson’s firing line
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Alastair Clarkson has never been afraid to make ruthless calls with decorated veterans.
As early as his first season at Hawthorn in 2005, Clarkson left former Hawks best and fairest Nick Holland in the VFL for much of the season, allowing young guns Jarryd Roughead and Lance Franklin to have greater responsibility inside 50.
Clarkson was at the helm when the Hawks famously traded out Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis at the end of 2016, while things went full circle in 2019 when Roughead spent time at Box Hill to pave the way for Mitch Lewis to play.
Anyone expecting Clarkson to change his ways at North Melbourne in 2023 was proven wrong as early as round one when the Kangaroos made the shock call to leave out ruckman Todd Goldstein for the date with West Coast despite Goldstein finishing fourth in the club’s best and fairest count last year.
Goldstein has since returned following an injury to Tristan Xerri, but North’s senior brigade continue to look over their shoulders.
The latest example is that of dual best and fairest Ben Cunnington, a ferocious and reliable heart and soul player who has twice overcome cancer to make his way back into the seniors. There could barely a more beloved player at Arden Street.
But sentiment only goes so far in Clarkson-world. Cunnington, 31, had averaged just over 20 disposals in a modest start to 2023, and that was before he was subbed out of the Good Friday loss to Carlton after having just 10 disposals midway through the third quarter.
“Cunners has been a great player for our footy club and hopefully can continue to be but he’s a clearance best and we need him to be getting clearances for our side, and he’d had none to halfway through the third quarter,” Clarkson said post-match of the decision to replace Cunnington with Hugh Greenwood.
“We just can’t keep blokes on the field if they’re not playing their role to their capability.
“He took it in the right manner like you’d expect him to.”
It is an ominous sign for Cunnington’s future given the impending debut of No.4 draft pick George Wardlaw, who has been building fitness through the VFL.
Former captain Jack Ziebell no longer has the buffer of the leadership to ensure his spot in the AFL side.
Having returned to defence this year, Ziebell has started the season well, averaging 25 disposals across the first four rounds including 29 against the Blues, a day on which he and his fellow backmen were stretched in the absence of Ben McKay and Griffin Logue.
But at 32, Ziebell knows he can’t rest on his laurels.
Youngster George Wardlaw (right) has been building his fitness in the VFL. Picture: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images
“We’ve got some depth this year, and if I’m not at my best, I’m not playing,” Ziebell told CODE Sports.
“That’s the reality of the situation. There’s some young guys knocking down the door in the reserves at the minute, which is the first time that’s happened in quite a few years for our club. So it’s putting pressure on everyone across all lines.
“My job right now is to fast-track as much as the development for our young guys as possible. It’s a really important role.
“If I’m here for the success or I’m not, if I’m not here I’ll be sitting back in the grandstand watching, I’ve had a little part to play.
“I had a really good summer. I set myself for a solid start of the year, off the back of a pretty disappointing year last year.”
North was highly competitive on Friday against a top-four aspirant, and thus far has shown itself to be a markedly improved side.
This is not a horrible team needing all the experience it can muster.
![Clarkson famously left [PLAYERCARD]Nick Holland[/PLAYERCARD] in VFL for most of the 2005 season to allow Lance Franklin more game-time.](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.api.news%2Fv3%2Fimages%2Fbin%2Ffdf7680a29ffee75b88b91def18232eb&hash=72baba2ef3f817556a324366a9daf142 "Clarkson famously left [PLAYERCARD]Nick Holland[/PLAYERCARD] in VFL for most of the 2005 season to allow Lance Franklin more game-time.")
Clarkson famously left Nick Holland in VFL for most of the 2005 season to allow Lance Franklin more game-time.
It makes what happens to Goldstein, Ziebell and Cunnington for the rest of the year a fascinating subplot, especially given the likes of Greenwood, Daniel Howe, Darcy Tucker and Liam Shiels also seasoned AFL players from other clubs competing for spots.
Ziebell wants to be more than just a hanger on, but could draw positives from Friday’s defeat.
“We were in the game in the end, just missed opportunities. Carlton are a pretty good side, we know that. Ambitions of playing finals and being up there this year,” he said.
“I thought the guys actually competed pretty well (in defence), probably stiff in a few free kicks.
“We can take little wins out of each game. We understand that this is a process, it’s going to take time. Us as footballers are programmed to be very impatient, especially older guys. We don’t want to be waiting around for two or three years until we’re a good side. We understand that doesn’t happen overnight but each week we get an opportunity to learn a system again under game pressure.”
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Alastair Clarkson has never been afraid to make ruthless calls with decorated veterans.
As early as his first season at Hawthorn in 2005, Clarkson left former Hawks best and fairest Nick Holland in the VFL for much of the season, allowing young guns Jarryd Roughead and Lance Franklin to have greater responsibility inside 50.
Clarkson was at the helm when the Hawks famously traded out Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis at the end of 2016, while things went full circle in 2019 when Roughead spent time at Box Hill to pave the way for Mitch Lewis to play.
Anyone expecting Clarkson to change his ways at North Melbourne in 2023 was proven wrong as early as round one when the Kangaroos made the shock call to leave out ruckman Todd Goldstein for the date with West Coast despite Goldstein finishing fourth in the club’s best and fairest count last year.
Goldstein has since returned following an injury to Tristan Xerri, but North’s senior brigade continue to look over their shoulders.
The latest example is that of dual best and fairest Ben Cunnington, a ferocious and reliable heart and soul player who has twice overcome cancer to make his way back into the seniors. There could barely a more beloved player at Arden Street.
But sentiment only goes so far in Clarkson-world. Cunnington, 31, had averaged just over 20 disposals in a modest start to 2023, and that was before he was subbed out of the Good Friday loss to Carlton after having just 10 disposals midway through the third quarter.
“Cunners has been a great player for our footy club and hopefully can continue to be but he’s a clearance best and we need him to be getting clearances for our side, and he’d had none to halfway through the third quarter,” Clarkson said post-match of the decision to replace Cunnington with Hugh Greenwood.
“We just can’t keep blokes on the field if they’re not playing their role to their capability.
“He took it in the right manner like you’d expect him to.”
It is an ominous sign for Cunnington’s future given the impending debut of No.4 draft pick George Wardlaw, who has been building fitness through the VFL.
Former captain Jack Ziebell no longer has the buffer of the leadership to ensure his spot in the AFL side.
Having returned to defence this year, Ziebell has started the season well, averaging 25 disposals across the first four rounds including 29 against the Blues, a day on which he and his fellow backmen were stretched in the absence of Ben McKay and Griffin Logue.
But at 32, Ziebell knows he can’t rest on his laurels.
“We’ve got some depth this year, and if I’m not at my best, I’m not playing,” Ziebell told CODE Sports.
“That’s the reality of the situation. There’s some young guys knocking down the door in the reserves at the minute, which is the first time that’s happened in quite a few years for our club. So it’s putting pressure on everyone across all lines.
“My job right now is to fast-track as much as the development for our young guys as possible. It’s a really important role.
“If I’m here for the success or I’m not, if I’m not here I’ll be sitting back in the grandstand watching, I’ve had a little part to play.
“I had a really good summer. I set myself for a solid start of the year, off the back of a pretty disappointing year last year.”
North was highly competitive on Friday against a top-four aspirant, and thus far has shown itself to be a markedly improved side.
This is not a horrible team needing all the experience it can muster.
It makes what happens to Goldstein, Ziebell and Cunnington for the rest of the year a fascinating subplot, especially given the likes of Greenwood, Daniel Howe, Darcy Tucker and Liam Shiels also seasoned AFL players from other clubs competing for spots.
Ziebell wants to be more than just a hanger on, but could draw positives from Friday’s defeat.
“We were in the game in the end, just missed opportunities. Carlton are a pretty good side, we know that. Ambitions of playing finals and being up there this year,” he said.
“I thought the guys actually competed pretty well (in defence), probably stiff in a few free kicks.
“We can take little wins out of each game. We understand that this is a process, it’s going to take time. Us as footballers are programmed to be very impatient, especially older guys. We don’t want to be waiting around for two or three years until we’re a good side. We understand that doesn’t happen overnight but each week we get an opportunity to learn a system again under game pressure.”
Playing the long game. That is the way.
We have been competitive in every game we've played this season. We could have won them all, if things went our way.
We are no longer going out there, paying okay for a quarter and a half and then surrendering meekly.
Players are showing self belief again. Stevo is a shining example of this.
We are watchable again, and the fans of other clubs are noticing. Not that this aspect is something we need or crave. It's more an indication of how we are playing.
All of this is due to Clarko, and to Sonja, for bringing him home. Footy is enjoyable again.
We are no longer going out there, paying okay for a quarter and a half and then surrendering meekly.
Players are showing self belief again. Stevo is a shining example of this.
We are watchable again, and the fans of other clubs are noticing. Not that this aspect is something we need or crave. It's more an indication of how we are playing.
All of this is due to Clarko, and to Sonja, for bringing him home. Footy is enjoyable again.
Next week is a massive test. The bears annihilated us last year. We owe em.
The Larkey thing
hard to understand how that was supposed to work
he could not run
once we tired Every Time the ball went down back it came out very quick
trying to ignore the Chom zero kicks situation
shouldnt we have subbed larks then? Like in Q1
was a complete liability
the shot he had was pathetic so what was the point
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hard to understand how that was supposed to work
he could not run
once we tired Every Time the ball went down back it came out very quick
trying to ignore the Chom zero kicks situation
shouldnt we have subbed larks then? Like in Q1
was a complete liability
the shot he had was pathetic so what was the point
?
Why bring Ziebell into it? Just adding negativity for the sake of it.
he's been very good this year too
Ken Hinkley was also coaching from boundary line what’s Caro going to say
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That clarko is a bad influence and basically forced poor kenny into doing it.
Nothing to see here! The main difference is that his name is Longmire not Clarkson.
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It's great isn't it. Something I havent seen the club do in my entire time following football
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The sub decision was an interesting one on the weekend. Could have played Cunners forward and subbed out the clearly injured Larkey. I wonder if he just thought that scoring wasn't too much of an issue with Larkey in that state, so just address one problem instead of potentially replacing it with another.
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Agreed. Should’ve subbed Larkey and tried Cunners forward.
