Past #22: Todd Goldstein - has advised NMFC he will seek opportunity at Essendon in '24 - 316 NM games/156 goals/'15 SBM/'15 AA/most hitouts in lge history

[giantroo]

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

Anyone but Essendon, Todd.

 

[bennymate]

Wasn't really that well liked within the four walls anyway, no player is bigger than the club n all that.

 

[king rising]

About time to be honest. As I’ve said for a while, pretty telling he’s never been in the leadership group in his entire career. Thanks for everything etc etc, but no real loss

 

[bennymate]

Anyone but Essendon, Todd.

Heard its Port fwiw

 

[DarwinRoo]

Enjoy Xerri and CCJ ya dumb campaigners.

 

[bennymate]

Enjoy Xerri and CCJ ya dumb campaigners.

Give me a developing Xerri over a meek and old Goldy any day.

 

[Devington]

I wonder if that means multiple clubs have 2 year offers for him. Either way, and regardless of the reasons, best of luck to him.

 

[Devington]

Give me a developing Xerri over a meek and old Goldy any day.

If Goldy could leave his legacy of never getting injured behind, then that would be great. Xerri's odds of developing into anything better than 'meh' have been repeatedly screwed by short to medium term injuries the last couple of years.

 

[Bren]

Gutted

 

[King Corey]

Wasn't really that well liked within the four walls anyway, no player is bigger than the club n all that.

This seems strange to hear for a guy who racked up 300 games here?

 

[Bend_It_Like_Brown]

Let’s remember the good times:

 

[giantroo]

Todd Goldstein

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Todd Goldstein

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36

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201cm

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101kg

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13.2

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7.5

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3.1

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32.5

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16.7

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9.3

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7.4

4star

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7.0

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32.9

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2.6

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2.6

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10.0

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has informed North Melbourne of his intention to continue his AFL career at another club next season.

Goldstein played his 315th and last match for the Kangaroos in Round 24 after a stellar 17-year career at Arden St.

Taken at selection no.37 in the AFL Draft way back in 2006, Goldstein made his AFL debut against Port Adelaide in round 15, 2008.

He has picked up a number of awards and accolades along the way, being named the All-Australian ruckman in 2015, the same year he won the Syd Barker Medal.

Notably, he also holds two major ruck records. His 80 hitouts against Greater Western Sydney in 2015 is the most ever in a single match and he has won more hitouts than any other player in the game’s history (currently 9837 at an average of just over 31 per game).

North Melbourne general manager of football Todd Viney paid tribute to Goldstein, saying that he would be missed by his teammates and the broader North Melbourne faithful.

“Goldy has been a loyal and decorated servant of the club so it’s naturally sad to see him go,” Viney said.

“It’s a credit to him that he has been able to play over 300 games at the one club and it’ll be strange to see him in different colours.

“He’s incredibly popular among our members and supporters and he’s been a great mentor for our young and emerging rucks, especially Tristan Xerri

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Tristan Xerri

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“We wish Todd nothing but the best in his future endeavours and he leaves knowing that Flick and his family are welcome back at Arden St any time.”

Goldstein acknowledged that the club is taking a path that may limit his ability to play senior football at North Melbourne in 2024.

“It’s been a really tough decision,” Goldstein said. “I’ve been talking to my manager and my family about what’s going to be best for us going forward … and I think that’s to look for other opportunities elsewhere.

“It’s probably time for the club to have a clean break and give Tristan (Xerri) the opportunity to shine in the number one ruck role.

“I appreciate everything the North Melbourne footy club and all the supporters have given me. They’ve been the greatest supporters I could have asked for.

“I hope for nothing but the best for this footy club and for this group going forward.”

Todd Goldstein fact file
Drafted: #37, 2006 National Draft
Recruited from: Trinity Grammar/Oakleigh U18s
Debut: Round 15, 2008 v Port Adelaide
Shinboner: No.947
Games: 315
Goals: 157
Best and Fairest: 2015
All-Australian: 2015
All-Australian nominee: 2011, 2013
Total Brownlow Medal votes: 71
Most hitouts in one game: 80 v Greater Western Sydney in Round 12, 2015
Sixth player in North Melbourne history to play 300 club games
AFL Life Member
Currently sits atop the leaderboard for all-time career hitouts from an individual player (9837)

 

[Sillygit]

Well, spose it all has to end sometime, cheers Todd

 

[tazaa]

If it’s to * then f*** that’s shit
Xerri is now number 1 ruck

Tryna find the positive here other than we’re gonna be forced to look for a proper ruck now

 

[DarwinRoo]

This seems strange to hear for a guy who racked up 300 games here?

Benny mate is a Goldy hater and full of shit

 

[Samsquanch]

Seems like he might have been foxing a bit at the Syd when he said he hadn't made a decision.

Fair enough. There's a time and a place.

All the best Goldie.

 

[Harveysuth]

It’s the end

 

[bennymate]

This seems strange to hear for a guy who racked up 300 games here?

As long as the cash and security was coming in he was staying, that has now ended from our end.

Why was he never in the leadership group? Even as a vet? Odd.

 

[Roostorm]

All good things eventually come to an end..Thanks Goldy for your years of service….would love you to have been a one club player…but if it’s a longer contract I can’t get angry about that….
going to be really odd seeing him in a different kit.

 

[see see]

Goldy's been a great servant of the club and gave us his very best years. He could've walked out on us and into genuine premiership contending teams on more than one occasion over the years. But he chose to stick fat.

Fair play if he wants to get top dollar playing footy while he finishes his law degree. I don't see the need for anyone to be giving him a clip on his way out, it's a bit off IMHO.

 

[Shermanator]

So glad you played for us Todd, you will probably hold the all time hit outs record forever.

Good luck for the future champion and please don't take your multiple dicks to *Tullamarine or Tarpville..

 

[flojo]

So weird and sad . Hes stuck with us when we were at our lowest and he could’ve moved to geelong and has his gf medal.
He probably only maybe has a year in him left of being a solid contributor … and surely we still would’ve given him that. But obviously doesn’t want to start in reserves like he did this year. So I’m gathering it was an ego thing.

And can Brad Scott stop living in the past and stop drunk calling up all his ex’s to see what’s up. Broaden your eyes away from Arden st you f*%kboy.

 

[King Corey]

Damn.

 

[Bend_It_Like_Brown]