Non-Lions discussion 2021

[M Malice]

If the Noble thing doesn't work out at North over the next couple of years, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him come back to us as CEO.

Still reckon he will turn it around for them though in the long run. He is almost too good at what he does not to.

I wonder if he sold his home on Mount Tamborine.

 

[ZoBlitz]

We looked pretty awful at times in 2017 too so probably too early to be making any big calls on Noble at North, as long as the administration over there aren't still thinking it'll be quick turnaround.

 

[Viceregal]

We looked pretty awful at times in 2017 too so probably too early to be making any big calls on Noble at North, as long as the administration over there aren't still thinking it'll be quick turnaround.

Does premiership contenders in three years count as a quick turn around in your book?

 

[ZoBlitz]

Does premiership contenders in three years count as a quick turn around in your book?

Well quicker than the North turnaround will be, I reckon.

 

[briztoon]

I’ve said it before North have drafted, and traded in a pretty good crop of kids since 2016.

What they don’t have are many high level KPP’s coming through.

If they can trade in two or three A grade experienced players, it shouldn’t take much to turn them around.

Simpkin & Larky, LDU & Stephenson, Thomas & Taylor, Phillips & Powell & Ford.

They have the makings of a decent midfield there.

 

[KissKiss]

I’ve said it before North have drafted, and traded in a pretty good crop of kids since 2016.

What they don’t have are many high level KPP’s coming through.

If they can trade in two or three A grade experienced players, it shouldn’t take much to turn them around.

Simpkin & Larky, LDU & Stephenson, Thomas & Taylor, Phillips & Powell & Ford.

They have the makings of a decent midfield there.

Still don't understand why they didn't go Logan McDonald this year

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Still don't understand why they didn't go Logan McDonald this year

Probably due to the go-home factor of WA similar to what happened with us selecting Schache and then him going back home in 2-3 years later.

I bet if Logan McDonald becomes a superstar in the league in 4-5 years time, both WA teams at the very least will have massive juicy contracts right in front of him.

 

[M Malice]

Probably due to the go-home factor similar to what happened with us selecting Schache at pick 2 and going back home to Victoria 2-3 years later.

There was zero scuttlebutt that Schache would go home, in fact he was seen as a lock to stay in Brisbane IIRC, there would have been an outcry if we didn't select him, in hindsight we should have taken Clayton Oliver who went at pick 4.

 

[a mayes ing]

North by far. We had already gone through the Leppa years to at least accumulate some assets.

Sad to say but Noble is about to be the Leppa for North.

We can always take him back

 

[BRAB]

There was zero scuttlebutt that Schache would go home, in fact he was seen as a lock to stay in Brisbane IIRC, there would have been an outcry if we didn't select him, in hindsight we should have taken Clayton Oliver who went at pick 4.

Schache was labelled as the next messiah of Brisbane, coming to Brisbane to continue his father’s legacy. He was on signs outside the Gabba and on membership cards in his second year. He had a five year contract put in front of him before he played a game. Reports from training that he lined up 100 set shots and kicked 100 in a row, that he was making senior defenders look like rookies.

He was anointed our next Brown and our great hope before he played a game. Poor bloke.

To his credit, he did look really good in his first season. No idea what happened after that. I wonder if we broke him or if he was just never up to it.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Schache was labelled as the next messiah of Brisbane, coming to Brisbane to continue his father’s legacy. He was on signs outside the Gabba and on membership cards in his second year. He had a five year contract put in front of him before he played a game. Reports from training that he lined up 100 set shots and kicked 100 in a row, that he was making senior defenders look like rookies.

He was anointed our next Brown and our great hope before he played a game. Poor bloke.

To his credit, he did look really good in his first season. No idea what happened after that. I wonder if we broke him or if he was just never up to it.

Poor lad, probably shows you why North Melbourne didn't select McDonald at Pick 2 after all cause I bet you a million dollars, the news-headlines all across the country from everywhere non-stop would be all about this McDonald bloke being the next "Wayne Carey" at the club in the future, similar to our situation for example.

Well besides, at least those days of players/draftees leaving due to the go-home factor at our club are over now at least, thanks to the brilliant on-field & off-field culture the club has created by Fages, Nobes & crew over these past 4-5 years

 

[Hollow Knight]

Dangerfield playing VFL. Absolute bullshit.

 

[Dalions]

Dangerfield playing VFL. Absolute bullshit.

Because it’s only a practise game, not official.
Would Answerth have been able to play yesterday if they played?

 

[Mr Ripper]

Dangerfield playing VFL. Absolute bullshit.

 

[CarterS]

Really impressed with Jiath from Hawthorn in their back line

 

[Cubs2Lions]

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I don't understand what you are trying to say here.

It's only Simon Brown and Jonathan Black, our two best reserve players the club has ever produced

It's a shame they never got the chance to show their football ability in the big time, I say

 

[bungalow_bill]

Probably due to the go-home factor of WA similar to what happened with us selecting Schache and then him going back home in 2-3 years later.

I bet if Logan McDonald becomes a superstar in the league in 4-5 years time, both WA teams at the very least will have massive juicy contracts right in front of him.

Read somewhere that North have a great record when it comes to player retention and it's a mystery why. Trading in multiple A grade players though would take a miracle.

 

[SacksonvilleJags]

Liam Ryan

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Liam Ryan

Age

28

Ht

181cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.3

5star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.6

5star

against a bulldogs defender..
Commentator: that’s not fair, boy versus girl in the backyard

really?

 

[JasRulz63]

Stef's rucking ability is getting a bit exposed this match.

 

[X AE A12]

Love the spectacle that is Liam 'Flyin' Ryan

 

[Dom PC]

Very entertaining game. AFL is a much improved spectacle this year.

 

[SacksonvilleJags]

Housemate is a one eyed west coast supporter and tried to tell me that Martin scratched Nic Nat on purpose.... had to school him!
I was like seriously?!? Martin is one of the most genuine kind guys out there and is no way he meant to poke him.

 

[patfullfankezz]

I was kinda hoping for a draw, because I've suffered this weekend and I want others to suffer with me.

But overall it was a pretty gripping game.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Dogs player dropping the ball on the ground in the last minute 30m out ?

 

[Dalions]

Dogs player dropping the ball on the ground in the last minute 30m out ?

Play on!