Club Focus North Melbourne 2024

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[HirdyLannister]

North could do alot worse than picking up Parker and Shiel on the cheap. They're ultra professional and can teach the young brigade in the short term.

 

[Jeremias]

North could do alot worse than picking up Parker and Shiel on the cheap. They're ultra professional and can teach the young brigade in the short term.

Parker for sure, but not convinced Shiel will be much good for them. Doesn't strike me as much of a leader which is what they desperately need.

 

[Ambrosia]

Parker for sure, but not convinced Shiel will be much good for them. Doesn't strike me as much of a leader which is what they desperately need.

Shiel also can’t really play anywhere other than mid which is probably the only area of the ground where North aren’t desperate for players.

 

[Shack18]

North could do alot worse than picking up Parker and Shiel on the cheap. They're ultra professional and can teach the young brigade in the short term.

Parker definitely, good call. Shiel does not come across as a leader type, not the sort of player we need. Parker much more versatile

 

[SSSSSS]

The North Melbourne curse is real.

Media speak about Parker as an option to set the standards and he goes off and snipes some plumber in the magoos.

Media speak about Wines as an option and his heart starts playing up.

 

[Rob R]

Media suggesting Lobb, yes North need senior players and support for Larkey but seriously why would they want a mercenary like Lobb who has never shown leadership or loyalty and isn't getting regular AFL time now.

On SM-A125F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Fart Cummings]

If I was in charge id be looking to upgrade the age of the list

Delist 20yr olds like Drury and Hansen Jr and pick up 22-25 olds even if they are only state league!

 

[Dangerousfield]

North could do alot worse than picking up Parker and Shiel on the cheap. They're ultra professional and can teach the young brigade in the short term.

That's a laugh, in a game a couple of seasons back, Parker taunted Shiel about being scared of physical contact !

 

[Priddis Is Done]

Hopefully North turn this around and pick a bunch more midfielders in the next draft.

On track to revolutionise the game, all starting players to be midfielders.

 

[MisterMarcus]

They desperately need another KPF to help out Larkey. Poor bloke is seriously suffering "Max King

12

Max King

Age

24

Ht

202cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

3star

G

1.4

5star

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

1star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

2.8

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

0.6

3star

G

1.4

5star

Syndrome" where has to out-mark 3 opposition defenders with the ball coming in haphazardly.

Do North fans see either Dawson or Comben as forwards rather than backs, in an ideal world?

 

[The Nostradamus]

They desperately need another KPF to help out Larkey. Poor bloke is seriously suffering "Max King Syndrome" where has to out-mark 3 opposition defenders with the ball coming in haphazardly.

Do North fans see either Dawson or Comben as forwards rather than backs, in an ideal world?

Comben will go forward long term

Even once Logue comes back in a month or so

 

[MisterMarcus]

Comben will go forward long term

Even once Logue comes back in a month or so

OK so the ideal long-term spine is something like Dawson - Logue - Xerri - Comben - Larkey?

 

[Ash1337]

Some leader types like Parker and Grimes. Caleb Daniel

5

Caleb Daniel

Age

28

Ht

171cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

19.5

4star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

CL

1.0

3star

D

16.4

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

9.2

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.2

2star

will be a good target too. Clurey an alternative.

 

[Jakooli]

Caleb Daniel

5

Caleb Daniel

Age

28

Ht

171cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

19.5

4star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

CL

1.0

3star

D

16.4

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

9.2

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.2

2star

would be a awesome fit. A hard running pressure forward would be great and is something we should be looking to draft at the end of the year.

 

[EBERT THE KING]

Will Phillips for Jack Viney

7

Jack Viney

Age

30

Ht

179cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.1

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

12.6

5star

M

2.8

3star

T

5.7

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

21.8

5star

K

10.3

4star

HB

11.5

5star

M

2.5

3star

T

4.5

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.6

4star

HB

4.8

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

.

Bring back the old straight swap.

 

[Jeremias]

Will Phillips for Jack Viney.

Bring back the old straight swap.

Phillips for 1 quarter of play from Viney would be fair.

What happens to Jack for the remaining 91 quarters?

 

[EBERT THE KING]

Phillips for 1 quarter of play from Viney would be fair.

What happens to Jack for the remaining 91 quarters?

He plays for North whilst Phillips plays 10 years for Melbourne.

 

[Jeremias]

He plays for North whilst Phillips plays 10 years for Melbourne.

Melbourne’s VFL team?

Unless Will grows 15+ cm and becomes a goal kicking key forward, he’s not getting a game for Melbourne’s senior side.

 

[EBERT THE KING]

Melbourne’s VFL team?

Unless Will grows 15+ cm and becomes a goal kicking key forward, he’s not getting a game for Melbourne’s senior side.

Very short sighted outlook on it.

He's more likely to play midfield at Melbourne than he is at North in the next 3 to 4 years.

Melbourne's biggest issue is they haven't replaced Jordan, and the Brayshaw scenario has left their midfield shallower than a kiddies pool.

 

[Jeremias]

Very short sighted outlook on it.

Is it?

He’s not getting a game in Melbourne’s midfield, even without Viney.

He's more likely to play midfield at Melbourne than he is at North in the next 3 to 4 years.

He’s probably an equal chance - 0 - because he likely won’t be at Melbourne and I doubt he’ll be at North.

Melbourne's biggest issue is they haven't replaced Jordan, and the Brayshaw scenario has left their midfield shallower than a kiddies pool.

Melbourne’s biggest issue is a completely dysfunctional forward line, and poor mid/forward connection.

Which one of those issues is Phillips helping to solve?

 

[THE_GUN]

Not looking good for Phillips but still has time

Ellen DeGeneres finally came good for the Bombers

 

[Mootsy]

If I were North I'd be looking less at young guys not getting games at other clubs

Maybe D. Shiel, although he's getting his body back to normal and needs some games first. But a good experienced mid when feeling good. Might be a good choice if he is looking. Also there are good players in the VFL you could look at etc in midseason drafts etc. But he is under contract until end of 2025.

 

[The acurate one]

Maybe D. Shiel, although he's getting his body back to normal and needs some games first. But a good experienced mid when feeling good. Might be a good choice if he is looking.

He would want to be for free, a goodwill gesture, I can't see you lot ever doing that though.
And he would be great for our VFL side, they need some experience around them.

 

[Mootsy]

He would want to be for free, a goodwill gesture, I can't see you lot ever doing that though.
And he would be great for our VFL side, they need some experience around them.

Well i think North needs some concessions to get back on track, and also i think Dodoro is sort of stepping away, staying as a consultant role, so it might be easier these days, lol.

 

[Sphynx]

Maybe D. Shiel, although he's getting his body back to normal and needs some games first. But a good experienced mid when feeling good. Might be a good choice if he is looking. Also there are good players in the VFL you could look at etc in midseason drafts etc. But he is under contract until end of 2025.

There’s about 20 other options I’d prefer over Shiel.

Parker and a discussion with Treloar would be my preference.