AFLW North Melbourne Football Club AFLW - Season 2024

[Horace]

Megan Waters shouldn't be trusted with sharp scissors. What the hell is she doing on the panel?

There is only really one there (and I qualify this by saying I have never heard of some of them) that I have any faith in and that's Shifter.

 

[Horace]

There is only really one there (and I qualify this by saying I have never heard of some of them) that I have any faith in and that's Shifter.

Sorry I forgot Erin Phillips. I have some faith in her views.

 

[CURVE]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/north-melbournes-undefeated-season-makes-them-one-of-the-most-complete-teams-weve-seen-says-former-lion-kate-mccarthy/news-story/54ac25bad8aeb597fffdc1f499714eee

Thanks KK, unfortunately I still can’t view the article.

 

[hsquid]

Thanks KK, unfortunately I still can’t view the article.

North Melbourne’s undefeated season makes them ‘one of the most complete teams we’ve seen’ says former Lion Kate McCarthy

The Kangaroos have become the third team to go through an AFLW season undefeated, but commentator Kate McCarthy says the Roos are better than both of them.

All Australian-turned-popular commentator Kate McCarthy says this North Melbourne outfit is one of the “most complete” sides the AFLW has seen in the wake of the Roos finishing the season unbeaten.

The Kangaroos joined the 2017 Lions and the 2020 Dockers as the only teams to go undefeated, but are looking to create history as the first premiers to finish an entire season unbeaten.

With Fremantle’s bid for a maiden premiership in 2020 cancelled due to Covid, and Brisbane falling short in the grand final after a 6-1-0 home-and-away record, McCarthy said the Roos were possibly the best team ever assembled.

“They are one of the most complete teams that we’ve seen,” she said.

“There’s been teams from Brisbane that have probably had less sort of superstars, so to speak, but even contributors.

“But they (North Melbourne) have players in all lines that have had really good seasons and then they also have had a younger brigade that’s added even more to their depth.

“And then in the back half of the season they have done it without their captain and one of their best players in Emma Kearney so it has been super impressive.”

North Melbourne became the first team to win 10 games in a home-and-away season, and was quickly joined by Hawthorn, which finished with a 10-1 record.

But the Roos have produced the most dominant season ever, boasting both the most potent attack and the stingiest defence in the competition, finishing with a percentage of 315.4.

McCarthy, who was an All Australian in Brisbane’s undefeated 2017 season before later joining St Kilda and then Hawthorn in her seven-year playing career, said the Roos were in the conversation for the best-ever team.

“I just think they’re in such a good position, and they’ve earned the right to be the team that sort of hunted for the final series,” she said.

“You feel like anyone that wins the flag is going to have to beat North Melbourne to do it.

“I think their ability to get things on their terms defensively, regardless of what the opposition allows them, is very, very impressive.

“And they’re super adaptable. So if something sort of happened in a game that they’re not expecting or that they sort of haven’t maybe prepared for. They’re able to change and sort of adapt on the fly really quickly.

“And they don’t just play the same game plan, regardless of the opposition they play. They play appropriate to how they’re prepared to come in.”

 

[Luke72]

AFLW All-Australian panel
Andrew Dillon (Chair)	AFL Chief Executive Officer
Gemma Bastiani	AFL Media and ABC
Jason Bennett	Channel Seven
Sarah Black	AFL Media
Laura Kane	AFL Executive General Manager Football
Katie Loynes	Former player (GWS and Carlton)
Josh Mahoney	AFL General Manager Football Operations
Emma Moore	AFL General Manager AFLW
Erin Phillips	Former player (Adel/PA) and AFL Performance Lead
Eliza Reilly	Media (CODE)
Narelle Smith	Former Assistant Coach (Adel)
Kelli Underwood	Foxtel and ABC
Megan Waters	Foxtel

Telstra AFLW Rising Star panel
Laura Kane (Chair)	AFL Executive General Manager Football
Gemma Bastiani	AFL Media and ABC
Emma Neilson	AFL Football Analyst
Erin Phillips	Former player (Adel/PA) and AFL Performance Lead
Kevin Sheehan	AFL Talent Ambassador

That would improve it.

 

[kool kangas]

Thanks KK, unfortunately I still can’t view the article.

All Australian-turned-popular commentator Kate McCarthy says this North Melbourne outfit is one of the “most complete” sides the AFLW has seen in the wake of the Roos finishing the season unbeaten.
The Kangaroos joined the 2017 Lions and the 2020 Dockers as the only teams to go undefeated, but are looking to create history as the first premiers to finish an entire season unbeaten.

With Fremantle’s bid for a maiden premiership in 2020 cancelled due to Covid, and Brisbane falling short in the grand final after a 6-1-0 home-and-away record, McCarthy said the Roos were possibly the best team ever assembled.

“They are one of the most complete teams that we’ve seen,” she said.

Ash Riddell sings the team song after downing the Suns. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images.
“There’s been teams from Brisbane that have probably had less sort of superstars, so to speak, but even contributors.

“But they (North Melbourne) have players in all lines that have had really good seasons and then they also have had a younger brigade that’s added even more to their depth.

“And then in the back half of the season they have done it without their captain and one of their best players in Emma Kearney so it has been super impressive.”

North Melbourne became the first team to win 10 games in a home-and-away season, and was quickly joined by Hawthorn, which finished with a 10-1 record.

But the Roos have produced the most dominant season ever, boasting both the most potent attack and the stingiest defence in the competition, finishing with a percentage of 315.4.

Alice O'Loughlin celebrates a goal against Gold Coast. Picture: Robert Prezioso/Getty Images.
McCarthy, who was an All Australian in Brisbane’s undefeated 2017 season before later joining St Kilda and then Hawthorn in her seven-year playing career, said the Roos were in the conversation for the best-ever team.

“I just think they’re in such a good position, and they’ve earned the right to be the team that sort of hunted for the final series,” she said.

“You feel like anyone that wins the flag is going to have to beat North Melbourne to do it.

“I think their ability to get things on their terms defensively, regardless of what the opposition allows them, is very, very impressive.

“And they’re super adaptable. So if something sort of happened in a game that they’re not expecting or that they sort of haven’t maybe prepared for. They’re able to change and sort of adapt on the fly really quickly.

“And they don’t just play the same game plan, regardless of the opposition they play. They play appropriate to how they’re prepared to come in.”

 

[HongKongRoo]

CTTG did a 40 minute final round wrap and we got less than 30 seconds. By all metrics we just completed the greatest home and away season in the AFLW without our captain and that's all we get. It's an absolute disgrace. They raved on about how amazing Geelong was and they didn't even win ffs

 

[shinboner magic]

All Australian-turned-popular commentator Kate McCarthy says this North Melbourne outfit is one of the “most complete” sides the AFLW has seen in the wake of the Roos finishing the season unbeaten.
The Kangaroos joined the 2017 Lions and the 2020 Dockers as the only teams to go undefeated, but are looking to create history as the first premiers to finish an entire season unbeaten.

With Fremantle’s bid for a maiden premiership in 2020 cancelled due to Covid, and Brisbane falling short in the grand final after a 6-1-0 home-and-away record, McCarthy said the Roos were possibly the best team ever assembled.

“They are one of the most complete teams that we’ve seen,” she said.

Ash Riddell sings the team song after downing the Suns. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images.
“There’s been teams from Brisbane that have probably had less sort of superstars, so to speak, but even contributors.

“But they (North Melbourne) have players in all lines that have had really good seasons and then they also have had a younger brigade that’s added even more to their depth.

“And then in the back half of the season they have done it without their captain and one of their best players in Emma Kearney so it has been super impressive.”

North Melbourne became the first team to win 10 games in a home-and-away season, and was quickly joined by Hawthorn, which finished with a 10-1 record.

But the Roos have produced the most dominant season ever, boasting both the most potent attack and the stingiest defence in the competition, finishing with a percentage of 315.4.

Alice O'Loughlin celebrates a goal against Gold Coast. Picture: Robert Prezioso/Getty Images.
McCarthy, who was an All Australian in Brisbane’s undefeated 2017 season before later joining St Kilda and then Hawthorn in her seven-year playing career, said the Roos were in the conversation for the best-ever team.

“I just think they’re in such a good position, and they’ve earned the right to be the team that sort of hunted for the final series,” she said.

“You feel like anyone that wins the flag is going to have to beat North Melbourne to do it.

“I think their ability to get things on their terms defensively, regardless of what the opposition allows them, is very, very impressive.

“And they’re super adaptable. So if something sort of happened in a game that they’re not expecting or that they sort of haven’t maybe prepared for. They’re able to change and sort of adapt on the fly really quickly.

“And they don’t just play the same game plan, regardless of the opposition they play. They play appropriate to how they’re prepared to come in.”

Is Kate McCarthy talking about herself in the third person

 

[The Nostradamus]

Interested to see if they risk ponter this week or save her for their next final

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Brooke Boileau	Finger	Test
Eloise Jones	Achilles	Season
Danielle Ponter	Ankle	Test
Brooke Smith	Collarbone	2-3 weeks
Deni Varnhagen	Finger	Test
Updated: November 5, 2024

 

[HongKongRoo]

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That would improve it.

Is Jason Bennett the commentator who can't tell the difference between Randall and Rennie and Gatt and O'Shea?

 

[Only Forwards]

Interested to see if they risk ponter this week or save her for their next final

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Brooke Boileau	Finger	Test
Eloise Jones	Achilles	Season
Danielle Ponter	Ankle	Test
Brooke Smith	Collarbone	2-3 weeks
Deni Varnhagen	Finger	Test
Updated: November 5, 2024

Most prolific goal kicker against us? they'll play her.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Most prolific goal kicker against us? they'll play her.

or they may rest her to make sure she’s 100% for their next final instead of risking aggravating it

But agree even on 1 leg she will still do damage

 

[Only Forwards]

or they may rest her to make sure she’s 100% for their next final instead of risking aggravating it

But agree even on 1 leg she will still do damage

They win she gets a week off.

They will be all in on this final.

As will we be.

Should be a cracking game.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Media reporting that Kearns did half a session then some sideline running - seems unlikely she’d play this week.

 

[King Corey]

We are the 2024 AFL Sydney atm, noting undefeated vs their losses in a tighter comp.

Very unusual position tracking back to the 1990s as a NM fan of needing a flag and nothing less to finish it off now.

 

[Caracas]

Kearney wont be back until the next final....

That’s my guess too. I definitely don’t think we should risk bringing back two players off the injury list for this game. Better to give Kearney the extra week/2 weeks. If we lose against Adelaide, we’ll need her for the knockout game the following week. If we beat Adelaide, she’s well rested for PF.

 

[Caracas]

or they may rest her to make sure she’s 100% for their next final instead of risking aggravating it

But agree even on 1 leg she will still do damage

It’s a risk for them. If they lose, they get a second chance. So, risking her missing a possible knockout game the following week will be front and centre in their minds. To me, she’s in the same boat as Kearney - nearly. That said, the Crows would have a better handle on Ponter than we have concerning Kearney.