AFLW North Melbourne Football Club AFLW - Season 2024

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Four next-gen Roos who are hitting new heights in 2024

Four next-gen Roos who are hitting new heights in 2024​

Four rising Kangas who have lifted their games to new levels in 2024.
By Luke Macquire - NMFC Media
2 hrs ago

(Clockwise from left): Tripodi, Eddey, O'Loughlin, Craven

There's plenty clicking for the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos, who sit undefeated atop the AFLW ladder after six games.
While established stars like Jas Garner, Ash Riddell and Emma Kearney have been central to the five-win, one-draw start, they've been supported by the club's fast-improving next generation.
Before the Roos host the Western Bulldogs at Arden Street on Saturday, NMFC Media has taken a look at four rising Kangas who have lifted their games to new levels in 2024.

Ruby Tripodi​

The inside midfielder made nine appearances in her debut season as a Kangaroo last year, but found herself on the outside looking in during the club's 2024 finals run.
It's been a different story this season, as the No.9 seized her opportunity in the early absence of Jenna Bruton, who had a delayed start to the campaign due to an Achilles injury.
Tripodi has nailed down her spot in the engine room by winning her own ball; her physicality allowing teammates Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner to do damage on the outside of the contest and down forward.

2023 stats: 6.7 disposals, 2.7 tackles, 0.9 clearances, 73.3 metres gained per game
2024 stats: 14 disposals, 8 tackles, 4 clearances, 168.8 metres gained per game

Alice O'Loughlin​

Seven goals from five games has craft forward O'Loughlin on track to record her best goal haul in her young career (her previous best is eight from 11 games in 2022's Season 7).
It's a clear reflection of how important the nimble No.6 has been for the Roos this season, especially in the wet and wild conditions North Melbourne has had to front over the past couple of weeks.
O'Loughlin has increased her averages for disposals and tackles per game, and she sits equal first in the League for average groundball gets inside 50 (2.8).

2023 stats: 11.3 disposals, 3.9 tackles, 0.5 goals,1.3 tackles inside 50, 159.2 metres gained per game
2024 stats: 14 disposals, 5.2 tackles, 1.4 goals, 2.4 tackles inside 50, 244.2 metres gained per game

Bella Eddey​

Like fellow forward O'Loughlin, Eddey is averaging at least a goal per outing in 2024, adding to the dynamic threat of North Melbourne's attack.
Eddey has grown in her ability to read of the ball off packs and has rapidly become a dangerous small forward, often using her clean hands to collect before finding space to fire off a shot.
Her class was again on display on the slippery UTAS Stadium deck against the Tigers, as she produced a neat finish from the pocket to provide her side with a circuit-breaking goal late in the third term.

2023 stats: 9.8 disposals, 2.9 tackles, 0.6 goals, 2.5 score involvements, 0.2 goal assists, 86.4 metres gained per game
2024 stats: 13.5 disposals, 3.3 tackles, 1 goal, 4 score involvements, 0.7 goal assists, 148.2 metres gained per game

Tess Craven​

One of North Melbourne's most versatile weapons, Craven continues to impact games wherever she lines up.
The natural winger has booted two goals from six matches, is covering more ground and laying nearly double the amount of tackles compared to last season.
She's also finding more of the ball, which has been a huge positive for her teammates, who benefit from the No.5's assured and steady disposal.

2023 stats: 7.8 disposals, 140.7 metres gained, 1.6 tackles, 2.1 intercepts, 1.6 score involvements per game
2024 stats: 10.2 disposals, 177.3 metres gained, 3 tackles, 2.5 intercepts, 2.5 score involvements per game

Good, all 4 are deserving of a bit of recognition, all developing very nicely, and it's really only early doors just yet.

 

[Caracas]

Tripodi is clearly operating at easily more than double her output from last year - in every single stat. When you consider her form last year was good enough for all of the regular season, it’s like nearly having an extra player on the park!

 

[The Nostradamus]

Loool at that melee at 3 quarter time

That will be fines galore for prepakis, Hamilton x 2, bannister, Paige Scott etc

 

[Roostorm]

Loool at that melee at 3 quarter time

That will be fines galore for prepakis, Hamilton x 2, bannister, Paige Scott etc

We wait an see…we know that the mro has its favourites
Should be as you stated…

 

[Roostorm]

Good, all 4 are deserving of a bit of recognition, all developing very nicely, and it's really only early doors just yet.

So good to see this…and that the future is looking good.

 

[Horace]

Three games in 10 days (two in terrible conditions) and we win all of them. It was an outstanding win against a good opponent.

Having read The Age this morning I had to double check the ladder. Yep. Still clear on top, undefeated, with a percentage nearly 100 above the next best (although the draw kind of makes that a bit redundant). Yet the Age somehow thinks we're struggling a bit. Hmm...OK.

Yes, its quite extraordinary how the media seems to be seeing it. Given they don't, or don't want to, rate us, maybe some media material that Crock can use to motivate the girls.

 

[Horace]

Just watched the *essendon versus Swans game and the umpiring was just about the worst I have seen this year.

Truly dreadful. Missed frees coupled with frees paid that were not there. In my opinion.

The AFLW does not deserve this gross incompetence.

 

[Marstermind]

Yes, its quite extraordinary how the media seems to be seeing it. Given they don't, or don't want to, rate us, maybe some media material that Crock can use to motivate the girls.

Absolutely the worst take I've ever seen. Imagine a men's team after Round 6 - undefeated, clear on top and with a percentage nearly 100 better than the next best - but the write up being 100% negative due to one injury and two lost quarters.

We're far from over the line for the flag, but any journo worth their salt could have spun the story - "Dominant Roos win 3rd game in 10 days despite early injury to skipper to maintain stranglehold over AFLW '24"

 

[ChopChopDigDig]

Absolutely the worst take I've ever seen. Imagine a men's team after Round 6 - undefeated, clear on top and with a percentage nearly 100 better than the next best - but the write up being 100% negative due to one injury and two lost quarters.

We're far from over the line for the flag, but any journo worth their salt could have spun the story - "Dominant Roos win 3rd game in 10 days despite early injury to skipper to maintain stranglehold over AFLW '24"

Ssshhhhhhh. Happy for them to all doubt us, as long as we go on and win it all.

 

[Gumble Frankieton]

Absolutely the worst take I've ever seen. Imagine a men's team after Round 6 - undefeated, clear on top and with a percentage nearly 100 better than the next best - but the write up being 100% negative due to one injury and two lost quarters.

We're far from over the line for the flag, but any journo worth their salt could have spun the story - "Dominant Roos win 3rd game in 10 days despite early injury to skipper to maintain stranglehold over AFLW '24"

They seem to be going with the Pyrrhic victory angle.
Footy media: This ill-advised strategy of continually winning games is only bringing them closer to catastrophic defeat.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Surprised about Shannon in over Pullar

Smith still in also

 

[CURVE]

Nice to see Gatt back, Shannon is an interesting selection.



I'd like to know what some of the younger players need to do to get a game, Bogue has been an emergency for three or four weeks and I don't think Kavanagh, Slocombe or Savarirayan have had a look in.

 

[Luke72]

What injury does Shierlaw have? I expected Emma King to be rested after her knee seemed hurt against the Tigers.

 

[shinboner magic]

Surprised about Shannon in over Pullar

Smith still in also

Shannon replacing the skipper

Smith important to the Makeup of the team.

When dusty , danger , daicos n co do their thing - they have teammates covering their defensive jobs

 

[The Nostradamus]

Shannon replacing the skipper

Smith important to the Makeup of the team.

When dusty , danger , daicos n co do their thing - they have teammates covering their defensive jobs

Pullar is the better player can do smiths job better

Also don’t see Shannon being a good Kearney replacement

 

[CURVE]

What injury does Shierlaw have? I expected Emma King to be rested after her knee seemed hurt against the Tigers.

I think it's an elbow sprain for Shierlaw, should only miss 1 week.

 

[north_lad]

Surprised about Shannon in over Pullar

Smith still in also

Dude I think you're the only person on planet Earth that doesn't think Amy Smith belongs on the team

 

[The Nostradamus]

Dude I think you're the only person on planet Earth that doesn't think Amy Smith belongs on the team

She’s the worst player on the team, potentially the player in your profile is up there too

And there is no way smith is better than Pullar

 

[Flagroos24]

Dude I think you're the only person on planet Earth that doesn't think Amy Smith belongs on the team

I don’t get the Amy Smith hate at all

 

[The Nostradamus]

I don’t get the Amy Smith hate at all

poor kick of the footy and even handballing
slow to react making her often second to the footy or leading to fumbles

if you rate her ahead of pullar then i don't get that

 

[Flagroos24]

poor kick of the footy and even handballing
slow to react making her often second to the footy or leading to fumbles

if you rate her ahead of pullar then i don't get that

I think she’s much better defensively than pullar. I’m not saying she’s a ton better but am also surprised pullar isn’t in this week/

Who do you think is better Pullar or Craven?

 

[The Nostradamus]

I think she’s much better defensively than pullar. I’m not saying she’s a ton better but am also surprised pullar isn’t in this week/

Who do you think is better Pullar or Craven?

Pullar

she and gatt are our best wing options

then craven ahead of smith for a bench spot

 

[shinboner magic]

Smith will play every game if not injured - bookmark it nostrals

 

[The Nostradamus]

Smith will play every game if not injured - bookmark it nostrals

that doesn't/wouldn't make it the right decision

but nice of crocks to look after his former teammates daughter loyal bloke

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

I don’t get the Amy Smith hate at all

There's a sub breed of football fan that doesn't seem to be able to feel connected to a football club unless they are actively hating on at least one of the players.