Autopsy AFL 2024 Round 2 - North v Freo Sat March 23rd 1:45pm AEDT (Marvel)

[Iamspock]

Looked less than that. I guess it’s passable.

Hopefully we’ll see a few more North supporters on Good Friday.

There will always be more opposition supporters than North supporters at the Good Friday game, has been since it's inception.

 

[TheKanga]

The fact we let Taberner to swing the momentum proves we suck

 

[Spirit Level]

He is lucky he is good at playing football, he would probably be a brickies labourer or a garbo if he wasn't.

and?

 

[Freofalcon]

Its an omen when Matt Taberner look unstoppable.

Will be out for 3-4 with a soft tissue injury if history is any guide.

As long as he’s available for his usual 7 goals against Essendon

 

[cactuscall]

No there isn't but they wouldn't get paid anywhere near as well as being an AFL footballer.

Nice cover, making it about the pay difference.

 

[Cuzz09]

Well I gotta say good win by Freo.

Could've folded in the 2nd qtr but fought back and had a solid, if not comfortable win in the end.

North looked good for a qtr and a half then ran out of puff.

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[E Shed]

He is lucky he is good at playing football, he would probably be a brickies labourer or a garbo if he wasn't.

Nah he'd be like Hansel in Zoolander. working at the "The Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can't Read Good and Who Wanna Learn to Do Other Stuff Good Too".

 

[Blightys Barrel]

A disappointing outcome for the Kangas after dominating the first half. Freo applied the heat big time in the 2nd half and sadly we folded under their pressure. Will start with the NM votes.

3. Tom Powell
2. Bailey Scott

8

Bailey Scott

Age

24

Ht

186cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

4.9

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

1.5

3star

MG

155.6

2star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.8

3star

MG

114.8

2star

D

11.8

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.2

3star

MG

171.6

3star

3. George Wardlaw

So what are the positives here for the game?

• First half of the backline and distribution into the forward line was super slick.
• X is super important in the middle and feeding his mids.
• Zurhaar in the guts made a big difference. That call should have been made earlier
• Pink did a little better this week, and hopefully he keep growing 2nd game in
• Paul Curtis plays well above his height/weight and as his motor grows, so does his impact on the game
• Wardlaw is tracking nicely 10 games in
• Could have gotten even uglier than the final margin, so some fight observed in the end.

Negatives

• CCJ did not back up X, and Luke Jackson
  9

  Luke Jackson

  Age

  23

  Ht

  199cm

  Wt

  102kg

  Pos.

  F/R

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  8.3

  2star

  K

  3.3

  1star

  HB

  5.0

  4star

  M

  1.5

  2star

  T

  1.0

  3star

  G

  0.3

  3star

  D

  8.3

  2star

  K

  3.3

  1star

  HB

  5.0

  3star

  M

  1.5

  2star

  T

  1.0

  2star

  G

  0.3

  3star

  D

  8.3

  3star

  K

  3.3

  2star

  HB

  5.0

  4star

  M

  1.5

  2star

  T

  1.0

  3star

  G

  0.3

  3star

  cut loose and hit Freo back in the game.
• Terrible set shot kicking from Dursma/Larkey/Sympkin, especially when out foot was on Free’s throat in the 2nd QTR. We should have been 45 point up. Give a good team a sniff.
• I can see why Sydney let Dylan Stephen’s go. 8 disposals in nearly 100 mins game time. Another one who had a ripping pre-season which counts for nothing in a real match.
• Missing tackles or just not holding on long enough.
• Corr was horrible again, and each night I say a prayer to get Griffin Logue
  19

  Griffin Logue

  Age

  26

  Ht

  193cm

  Wt

  100kg

  Pos.

  Def

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  9.8

  2star

  K

  4.4

  2star

  HB

  5.4

  4star

  M

  2.4

  3star

  T

  1.0

  3star

  MG

  115.4

  2star

  D

  9.8

  2star

  K

  4.4

  2star

  HB

  5.4

  3star

  M

  2.4

  3star

  T

  1.0

  2star

  MG

  115.4

  2star

  D

  9.8

  3star

  K

  4.4

  2star

  HB

  5.4

  4star

  M

  2.4

  3star

  T

  1.0

  3star

  MG

  115.4

  2star

  back.
• LMac first game back was either rusty, or he has not improved from 2023. Can’t see him holding his position as Captain even. He is lucky Goater is out.
• Sheezel and McKercher need to play a little bit of defense from time to time.
• Coaching - what was plan B, C and D when Free started on their roll??
• Crowd for a home game.

Till next week

 

[Randomizor]

I’m sure north supporters will have an excuse for it… time slot/opposition/eddie McGuire/cost of living crisis/marvel stadium etc

Gastro is the excuse this week

 

[fnerd]

Gastro is the excuse this week

Unfortunately the budget cuts down at Arden street have meant health standards have suffered

 

[Freofalcon]

17,589

First game of the year and that’s their turn out?

Just fold already.

You’ve missed the Tasmania boat.

 

[Outtatym]

17,589. That's grim.....

Likely only 12,000 North fans rocked up...

Just got back from the game. Didn't see a single Freo supporter besides the cheer squad

 

[Freofalcon]

Just got back from the game. Didn't see a single Freo supporter besides the cheer squad

Why fly over to go watch a minnow team

 

[Outtatym]

Why fly over to go watch a minnow team

Not my point.


The Freo arrogance in this thread is very bizarre

 

[Spirit Level]

First game of the year and that’s their turn out?

Just fold already.

You’ve missed the Tasmania boat.

Why do they even exist anymore?

 

[BRider]

Why do they even exist anymore?

Says the franchise

 

[Spirit Level]

Says the franchise

With strong weekly attendances, cash in the bank, not located in an over-saturated market ect ect

 

[cactuscall]

Says the franchise

Franchise > 17,589 and that includes franchise supporters

 

[Freofalcon]

Not my point.


The Freo arrogance in this thread is very bizarre

No arrogance

When we fly to Melbourne to watch Freo, We want to be at a game that pulls a crowd.

You guys don’t

 

[Freofalcon]

Says the franchise

Franchise

Your sledges are as penetrating as your forward line.

 

[cactuscall]

Yeah I'm not paying $1500+ (flights and accom) to go sit at an empty Marvel stadium under the roof on a sunny day vs NM.

Imagine being criticised by a North fan for not enough Freo supporters being at THEIR home game.

 

[TheEscapeClub]

Perfect combination of circumstances for North to get Freo.

Home ground, short turnaround, injuries.

Freo were as brave as they come last week but it came at a cost.

A good game for North's youngsters to get a soft kill and build some confidence.

Aged well. Good win for Freo, possibly more impressive than last week.

 

[RonnieRaven]

Just got back from the game. Didn't see a single Freo supporter besides the cheer squad

There was plenty of freo on the city wing in GA

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Freo should win this comfortably. 60pts+

Hope there is a relatively decent crowd - 16k+

Yep. Crowd was 17.6k. well done nmfc

 

[Corkintheocean]

Just got back from the game. Didn't see a single Freo supporter besides the cheer squad

Or a North one, for that matter.