Past #35: Aaron Black - 50 NM games - 64 goals - traded to Geelong for pick 92 in '16 trade period

[Deleted member 98541]

imagine the offspring.

can run

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

We need to institute a NMFC/Womens Croatian Basketball breeding program.

 

[r_boy]

We must sign this guy. I know it's been said a million times but f*** it's important.

 

[boneofshin]

We need to institute a NMFC/Womens Croatian Basketball breeding program.

Members included in that?

 

[Black2Blue]

We need to institute a NMFC/Womens Croatian Basketball breeding program.

Stuff Utah, let's send the boys to the mountains of Croatia. 2 birds, 1 stone.

 

[benbanjo]

Stuff Utah, let's send the boys to the mountains of Croatia. 2 birds, 1 stone.

In Croatia.... 10 birds 1.... doesn't matter!! lol

 

[frothman123]

Surely he'll stay at North. Got family in melbourne.
from all reports loves it here. Why would he want to go home?

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Didn't his GF move over from WA with him as well?

 

[frothman123]

i think unless the club ****s up majorly we shouldn't worry about losing him.

 

[tazaa]

Il cry if he ever leaves.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Il cry if he ever leaves.

Tears of joy now Taz?

 

[tazaa]

Tears of joy now Taz?

ohh.. i giggled like a little girl when i saw the clubs update!
so bloody happy

 

[Harris 10]

After watching the Pav today I'm so glad we signed up Black.

Freo are in desperate need of a another forward in the coming years and can see how Black would be a priority.

 

[tazaa]

Black in that last quarter alongside Pav. Better than long bombs to Walters and Ballantyne.

So glad he is ours.

 

[wazza03]

After watching the Pav today I'm so glad we signed up Black.

Freo are in desperate need of a another forward in the coming years and can see how Black would be a priority.

Just got shot down in the main board for stating this in a "PAV" thread by a Carlton supporter
Maybe a bit of jealousy there too, remember they were also keen at the time for Black

 

[Ahern2Boof]

#35 Aaron Black

Summary
If it weren't for the poor early-season form of Lachie Hansen up forward and a leg injury to Robbie Tarrant, it is scary to think that we may not have seen any of the excellence that Aaron Black brought to the table in 2013. A late inclusion into the Round 5 side that played Hawthorn, Black made an impact and ensured he wouldn't be leaving the best 22 any time soon. Nine goals in his first four weeks in the senior team had media analysts taking note, and he notched a career-high five goal haul in Round 10 against St Kilda to go with 17 disposals, seven marks and four tackles.

Not only was Black having an impact up forward with his superb athleticism and cat-like reflexes, he was also capable of pushing into the midfield and leave a stamp on the game. He averaged just under 14 touches a match, 4.8 marks, 2.4 tackles and he kicked 33 goals. With just 22 games to his name, the sky is the limit for Black, and after re-signing with North Melbourne until the end of 2017, all supporters haven't quite felt the amount of potential he brings to the table for quite some time.

Quote:North Melbourne forward Aaron Black has spoken of the void that will be left for the rest of the season, and considerably after, following the Achilles injury to skipper Andrew Swallow.​

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2013-08-01/b...-void-left

Quote:In an insightful interview, Aaron Black has revealed the pain that riddled him over his first two seasons at Aegis Park.​

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2013-06-08/t...of-success

 

[R00StaR]

Most natural forward we've had since Duck. No where near as strong a mark as the great man and an area Black has admitted needs work. He also stated he wants to be known very good defensively, reeks team orientated to me! Other than that theres not too many glaring deficiencies, ground level skills are elite for a KPer, excellent set shot routine, knows where the goals are and super fast on the lead.

A massive win of 2013 season seeing the arrival of Black and of course his commitment to remain a Roo long term warms the hearts of all supporters, team mates and club. Will prove a real headache for opposition clubs going forward.

 

[Twinkletoes]

His transformation from The Fast and the Furious prop car to bonafide Ferrari is almost complete. Will star in our next premiership push!

 

[bengrina]

Return Of the King !

 

[Maddox]

Black's 2013 was the absolute definition of a break-out year. He's around the ground work, clean hands at ground level and goal kicking are all reasons for excitment amongst North supporters as he enters the prime of his footballing career. Black will be an absolute jet.

 

[boneofshin]

I would have been gutted if he'd left us. Knowing that he's going to be there for at least the next four years was the most exciting football news I've heard in some time.

 

[shinboner magic]

He showed what he can do and the skills he has got.
I really think that was on a taste of his awesomeness and he will be a lot better in the future.

Can't wait to see him after another pre season.

 

[Higgins2Waite]

we were all excited by the glimpses he showed early against Brisbane and Richmond but god we that exploded this year. I was worried he wouldn't get a go and end up at Freo/WC...thank goodness that's not the case. Excited to see his game develop right before our very eyes.

G.U.N!!!

 

[Bigeasy]

Fine work S2A.

 

[The Maestro]

Meh...





Sorry couldn't even do it with a straight face. Lid is off! If Carey is the King, then Black is the Prince; all hail!