Game Day North Melbourne Football Club AFLW - Season 2024 Premiers - First EVER (AFLM/W) UNDEFEATED PREMIERSHIP SEASON - The Invincibles

[Caracas]

Will be thinking of you all - should be a cracking night.

If you’re talking to my avatar, tell her Caracas says she’s the best.

 

[Luke72]

If you’re talking to my avatar, tell her Caracas says she’s the best.

Another that had a really good game in the GF and hasn’t had enough mentions.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Another that had a really good game in the GF and hasn’t had enough mentions.

The least mentioned of the OGs and has been such a stalwart, including being so important adding drive from defence without Kearney during this season.

 

[datakid]

The wall to wall coverage of the NMFC AFLW team for the last five days is what should have been happening all year.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

I can call the Roo shop later but does anyone know if the premiership shirts and caps arrived yet? (I got over-excited and didn’t order everything I wanted online.)

 

[ferball]

Nothing so bizarre as everyone inventing conspiracy where there isn't one! The McClelland Trophy winning condition has a clear requirement that Hawthorn met.

Jammin getting ignored by the umpires four years in a row - that is bizarre.
An award being awarded as defined is generally considered normal behaviour.

Please. If you need to invent conspiracies, the stoners in the 70s provided you with a template that we'd appreciate if you could follow. All hail J. R. "Bob" Dobbs not working for the AFL.

I think you'll find Bob manages the AFL from a secret cave in Tibet. How else do you explain the way it functions?

 

[CURVE]

There is some talk that North may be involved in a six team trade.

Six-club mega deal floated as stars eye new homes

A POTENTIAL six-club deal has been mooted to unlock blockbuster AFLW trades for Tayla Harris, Lily Mithen and a handful of other players, with the League's Trade Period officially opening on Thursday.

Harris is yet to formally request a trade away from Melbourne but has a clear preference to get to Hawthorn, despite interest from Collingwood, while Mithen is understood to be open to joining Gold Coast.

A six-club, four-player trade has subsequently been speculated that would see Melbourne, Hawthorn and Gold Coast involved, as well as St Kilda, Adelaide and North Melbourne.

The potential trade, which remained in a precarious position when the Trade Period opened on Thursday morning, would see Harris (Hawthorn), Mithen (Gold Coast), Najwa Allen (Hawthorn) and Charlotte Baskaran (St Kilda) get to their preferred clubs.

The Demons would subsequently land the coveted No.2 pick (from the Suns) and multiple top 10 selections, while the Crows and the Kangas would shuffle up the draft order with their first-round picks.

 

[King Corey]

This is 1996 trade period again. Sitting back doing whatever we fancy.

 

[The Nostradamus]

if we lose Pullar which would be annoying it really should just be straight swap for Bella smith at Sydney

No need to get involved in a 6 way deal

 

[Liam Boy]

The Suns being able to trade down from 2 to the late teens without losing any value is ****ing insane. How have we learned nothing from the past decade of academy and father/son dominance in the men's?

 

[CURVE]

if we lose Pullar which would be annoying it really should just be straight swap for Bella smith at Sydney

No need to get involved in a 6 way deal

If it moves us up in the draft, I have no issues.

Gemma Bastiani made mention on today's episode of the W Show of a young tall forward in the draft by the name of Charlotte Riggs who could be a possible replacement for Shierlaw in the future.

 

[Merlin007]

This is 1996 trade period again. Sitting back doing whatever we fancy.

well, let's hope it's 1996 - and not 1999

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Turns out the premiership merch arrived at the shop and has already sold out. Sigh.

 

[giantroo]

 

[CURVE]

Club Champion preview: Who claims the 2024 crown?

Club Champion preview: Who claims the 2024 crown?​

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will award their Club Champion Award on Thursday night after their premiership-winning campaign
By NMFC Media

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will award their Club Champion Award on Thursday night following a season that saw them claim the 2024 premiership.
The Kangaroos became the first AFLW expansion side to hoist the cup after making their way through the campaign without losing a single match. The only blemish being a Week 2 draw with Geelong at Arden Street Oval.
A historic night Grand Final night saw Darren Crocker's group thwart Brisbane across all lines, triumphing 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) in a powerful display under the lights of Ikon Park.

Up for grabs during the club's night of nights will be the Best Clubwoman, Shinboner of the Year, Best Young Player, and Mazda Next Level Performer, alongside the Club Champion award.
Will Jasmine Garner join Brent Harvey as the only other Kangaroo to claim five club best and fairest awards, or will Ash Riddell turn her stellar season into a second Club Champion medal?
Star forward Alice O'Loughlin will be right in the mix after an All-Australian year, as will Sarah Wright, who played a pivotal role in the stingy North Melbourne defence.

The Voting​

The senior coach rates each player out of 10 points, and the assistant coaches provide a combined rating for each player out of 10, making 20 points the maximum votes a player can receive in any game across the season, including finals.

The Contenders​

In number order
Alice O'Loughlin
It was the best season yet for the light-footed forward.
O'Loughlin kicked 14 goals in the home and away season – including a bag of four against Gold Coast – to secure a maiden All-Australian blazer, before dominating in the finals with five goals from three appearances.
She was the most prolific forward in the Grand Final, kicking three majors, with two of those coming in the opening quarter.

Ash Riddell
Riddell added a fourth All-Australian blazer to her growing collection in 2024, on the back of a season that saw her average 29.3 disposals and 6.6 tackles per game.
The No.7 polled a team-high 20 votes in the League Best and Fairest award, and thanks to the rise of fellow midfielder Ruby Tripodi, she became more damaging on the outside, finishing with a season-best five goals.

Sarah Wright
A career-best year for Wright saw the defender earn a maiden All-Australian squad nomination, having played her role in North Melbourne's stingy backline terrifically.
The No.17 averaged 5.8 intercepts per game to end with a team-high total 81, and was impassable during the Grand Final when she gathered 20 touches, seven marks and seven intercepts.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Sarah Wright of the Kangaroos celebrates with teammates Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner during the 2024 AFLW Grand Final match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on November 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

Ruby Tripodi
It's been a transformative year for Tripodi who locked down a spot in the Kangaroos' stacked onball brigade as a resilient inside midfielder.
After missing the finals campaign in 2023, Tripodi went onto play every game in 2024, averaging 13.4 disposals, 6.6 tackles and 3.8 clearances.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Ruby Tripodi of the Kangaroos celebrates with the premiership cup during the 2024 AFLW Grand Final match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on November 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

Mia King
It was another solid season for the tough onballer, who continued to show her strengths as part of the team's talented midfield.
As she often has during her time as a Kangaroo, King set the standard when it came to tackling, averaging 9.3 per game to finish second overall in the competition with 130.
The 23-year-old was crucial in the qualifying final victory over Adelaide, when she won nine clearances, and in an early stretch from Week 2 to Week 4, had single game tallies of 13, 12 and 17 for tackles.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Mia King and Ruby Tripodi of the Kangaroos celebrate with the premiership cup after winning the AFLW Grand Final match between North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, on November 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

Jasmine Garner
Garner was offering masterclasses every week across a season that saw her deservedly cap it off with the best on ground medal for her monstrous performance in the Grand Final (35 disposals, 13 tackles, 10 clearances).
Averaging 26.7 touches, 7.6 tackles, 6.3 clearances and a goal per outing, Garner completely dismantled oppositions throughout North Melbourne's 14-game campaign, earning a fifth All-Australian selection and the captaincy of the team for a second time in her career.

Kate Shierlaw
After settling into the forward line a year ago, Shierlaw exploded in her second season as a Kangaroo, earning an All-Australian squad nomination while slotting 18 goals from 12 games.
The experienced forward showcased her class against Melbourne in Week 3, dominating with a five-goal haul. She was equally pivotal in the Week 9 clash with Adelaide, collecting 18 disposals and kicking two crucial goals in the Roos' gutsy eight-point triumph at Norwood Oval.

Previous award winners​

Club Champion
2023 – Jasmine Garner
2022 S7 – Jasmine Garner
2022 S6 – Ash Riddell
2021 – Jasmine Garner
2020 – Jasmine Garner
2019 – Jenna Bruton

Best Clubwoman
The Clubwoman Award is for the player who epitomises everything about unselfishness, has a team-first attitude and goes beyond the call of duty not just on the field for the 22 players selected each week, but for the whole playing list and club. This award is voted for by the North Melbourne coaching staff.
2023 – Kim Rennie
2022 S7 – Amy Smith
2022 S6 – Nicole Bresnehan
2021 – Emma King
2020 – Emma Kearney
2019 – Jasmine Garner

Shinboner of the Year
The Shinboner of the Year epitomises the club values - real, bold, belonging and never beaten. Each week the players nominate who they believe stand for the Shinboner values. This award is a culmination of all the weekly Shinboner of the Week awards voted on throughout the year.
2023 – Jenna Bruton
2022 S7 – Jenna Bruton
2022 S6 – Emma Kearney
2021 – Emma Kearney
2020 – Emma Kearney
2019 – Emma Kearney

Best Young Player
The Best Young Player Award acknowledges those players who have been making their mark within the club and the AFLW in the last two years. Players must be under the age of 22 at the first game of the season to qualify for this award and previous award winners cannot win multiple times. This award is voted on by the North Melbourne coaching staff.
2023 – Taylah Gatt
2022 S7 – Erika O'Shea
2022 S6 – Bella Eddey
2021 – Mia King
2020 – Daisy Bateman
2019 – Tahlia Randall

Mazda Next Level Performer
The Mazda Next Level Performer Award acknowledges the player that best illustrated power, toughness, strength and performance. This award is voted on by members and fans throughout the season.
2023 – Jasmine Garner
2022 S7 – Jasmine Garner
2022 S6 – Ash Riddell
2021 – Jasmine Garner
2020 – Jasmine Garner
2019 – Jess Duffin

 

[The Brady Bunch]

If it moves us up in the draft, I have no issues.

Gemma Bastiani made mention on today's episode of the W Show of a young tall forward in the draft by the name of Charlotte Riggs who could be a possible replacement for Shierlaw in the future.

Charlotte Riggs = Lethal Weapon

 

[giantroo]

 

[Horace]

Club Champion preview: Who claims the 2024 crown?

Club Champion preview: Who claims the 2024 crown?​

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will award their Club Champion Award on Thursday night after their premiership-winning campaign
By NMFC Media

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will award their Club Champion Award on Thursday night following a season that saw them claim the 2024 premiership.
The Kangaroos became the first AFLW expansion side to hoist the cup after making their way through the campaign without losing a single match. The only blemish being a Week 2 draw with Geelong at Arden Street Oval.
A historic night Grand Final night saw Darren Crocker's group thwart Brisbane across all lines, triumphing 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) in a powerful display under the lights of Ikon Park.

Up for grabs during the club's night of nights will be the Best Clubwoman, Shinboner of the Year, Best Young Player, and Mazda Next Level Performer, alongside the Club Champion award.
Will Jasmine Garner join Brent Harvey as the only other Kangaroo to claim five club best and fairest awards, or will Ash Riddell turn her stellar season into a second Club Champion medal?
Star forward Alice O'Loughlin will be right in the mix after an All-Australian year, as will Sarah Wright, who played a pivotal role in the stingy North Melbourne defence.

The Voting​

The senior coach rates each player out of 10 points, and the assistant coaches provide a combined rating for each player out of 10, making 20 points the maximum votes a player can receive in any game across the season, including finals.

The Contenders​

In number order
Alice O'Loughlin
It was the best season yet for the light-footed forward.
O'Loughlin kicked 14 goals in the home and away season – including a bag of four against Gold Coast – to secure a maiden All-Australian blazer, before dominating in the finals with five goals from three appearances.
She was the most prolific forward in the Grand Final, kicking three majors, with two of those coming in the opening quarter.

Ash Riddell
Riddell added a fourth All-Australian blazer to her growing collection in 2024, on the back of a season that saw her average 29.3 disposals and 6.6 tackles per game.
The No.7 polled a team-high 20 votes in the League Best and Fairest award, and thanks to the rise of fellow midfielder Ruby Tripodi, she became more damaging on the outside, finishing with a season-best five goals.

Sarah Wright
A career-best year for Wright saw the defender earn a maiden All-Australian squad nomination, having played her role in North Melbourne's stingy backline terrifically.
The No.17 averaged 5.8 intercepts per game to end with a team-high total 81, and was impassable during the Grand Final when she gathered 20 touches, seven marks and seven intercepts.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Sarah Wright of the Kangaroos celebrates with teammates Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner during the 2024 AFLW Grand Final match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on November 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

Ruby Tripodi
It's been a transformative year for Tripodi who locked down a spot in the Kangaroos' stacked onball brigade as a resilient inside midfielder.
After missing the finals campaign in 2023, Tripodi went onto play every game in 2024, averaging 13.4 disposals, 6.6 tackles and 3.8 clearances.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Ruby Tripodi of the Kangaroos celebrates with the premiership cup during the 2024 AFLW Grand Final match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on November 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

Mia King
It was another solid season for the tough onballer, who continued to show her strengths as part of the team's talented midfield.
As she often has during her time as a Kangaroo, King set the standard when it came to tackling, averaging 9.3 per game to finish second overall in the competition with 130.
The 23-year-old was crucial in the qualifying final victory over Adelaide, when she won nine clearances, and in an early stretch from Week 2 to Week 4, had single game tallies of 13, 12 and 17 for tackles.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Mia King and Ruby Tripodi of the Kangaroos celebrate with the premiership cup after winning the AFLW Grand Final match between North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, on November 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

Jasmine Garner
Garner was offering masterclasses every week across a season that saw her deservedly cap it off with the best on ground medal for her monstrous performance in the Grand Final (35 disposals, 13 tackles, 10 clearances).
Averaging 26.7 touches, 7.6 tackles, 6.3 clearances and a goal per outing, Garner completely dismantled oppositions throughout North Melbourne's 14-game campaign, earning a fifth All-Australian selection and the captaincy of the team for a second time in her career.

Kate Shierlaw
After settling into the forward line a year ago, Shierlaw exploded in her second season as a Kangaroo, earning an All-Australian squad nomination while slotting 18 goals from 12 games.
The experienced forward showcased her class against Melbourne in Week 3, dominating with a five-goal haul. She was equally pivotal in the Week 9 clash with Adelaide, collecting 18 disposals and kicking two crucial goals in the Roos' gutsy eight-point triumph at Norwood Oval.

Previous award winners​

Club Champion
2023 – Jasmine Garner
2022 S7 – Jasmine Garner
2022 S6 – Ash Riddell
2021 – Jasmine Garner
2020 – Jasmine Garner
2019 – Jenna Bruton

Best Clubwoman
The Clubwoman Award is for the player who epitomises everything about unselfishness, has a team-first attitude and goes beyond the call of duty not just on the field for the 22 players selected each week, but for the whole playing list and club. This award is voted for by the North Melbourne coaching staff.
2023 – Kim Rennie
2022 S7 – Amy Smith
2022 S6 – Nicole Bresnehan
2021 – Emma King
2020 – Emma Kearney
2019 – Jasmine Garner

Shinboner of the Year
The Shinboner of the Year epitomises the club values - real, bold, belonging and never beaten. Each week the players nominate who they believe stand for the Shinboner values. This award is a culmination of all the weekly Shinboner of the Week awards voted on throughout the year.
2023 – Jenna Bruton
2022 S7 – Jenna Bruton
2022 S6 – Emma Kearney
2021 – Emma Kearney
2020 – Emma Kearney
2019 – Emma Kearney

Best Young Player
The Best Young Player Award acknowledges those players who have been making their mark within the club and the AFLW in the last two years. Players must be under the age of 22 at the first game of the season to qualify for this award and previous award winners cannot win multiple times. This award is voted on by the North Melbourne coaching staff.
2023 – Taylah Gatt
2022 S7 – Erika O'Shea
2022 S6 – Bella Eddey
2021 – Mia King
2020 – Daisy Bateman
2019 – Tahlia Randall

Mazda Next Level Performer
The Mazda Next Level Performer Award acknowledges the player that best illustrated power, toughness, strength and performance. This award is voted on by members and fans throughout the season.
2023 – Jasmine Garner
2022 S7 – Jasmine Garner
2022 S6 – Ash Riddell
2021 – Jasmine Garner
2020 – Jasmine Garner
2019 – Jess Duffin

I would just award the B&F as a "team effort". Give all of these wonderful girls a B&F Medal. They all deserve it.

 

[Luke72]

Charlotte Riggs = Lethal Weapon

Charlotte Riggs = the Big

 

[toepoker]

Tayla Harris' fourth club?

 

[Gumble Frankieton]

Tayla Harris' fourth club?

Dale Kickett is starting to get nervous

 

[King Corey]

Miss another big fish ffs.

Edit: who's Darcy Moloney?

 

[chubbspeterson]

if we lose Pullar which would be annoying it really should just be straight swap for Bella smith at Sydney

No need to get involved in a 6 way deal

It's to move up the order. Swans don't appear to be part of it. Pullar would be a seperate deal.

 

[King Corey]

What do we actually need?

A mature small defender?

Development talls and ruck?

We're well balanced but time moves quickly, gotta be on the front foot.

 

[Luke72]

What do we actually need?

A mature small defender?

Development talls and ruck?

We're well balanced but time moves quickly, gotta be on the front foot.

I would think they’re after talls with Emma King and Kate Shierlaw being a bit older. Both had pretty good seasons though.