Game Day North vs Hawks, 4:40pm, Sunday, Shepparton

[Kangaroos4eva]

Good solid win North Melbourne. You guys played very well, especially after quarter time. Good signs down back with Tippett, Tarrant and Wright. All the best in 2015.


See you in this years Grand Final.

Classy stuff mate, best of luck.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

F***ing numpties.......opposition supporters wonder why we get narky.
have a look at this article under the banner of "NAB Challenge: North Melbourne defeats Hawthorn by 13 points, Jarrad Waite reported"

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/na...d-waite-reported/story-fnelctok-1227253778842


headlines that describe the win often talk the majority of the team that wins.......but yep you guessed it, we get the last paragraph.

Lol, and it basically reads "North were good and won the game, but its only a practice match so that means **** all"

 

[Egga]

F***ing numpties.......opposition supporters wonder why we get narky.
have a look at this article under the banner of "NAB Challenge: North Melbourne defeats Hawthorn by 13 points, Jarrad Waite reported"

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/na...d-waite-reported/story-fnelctok-1227253778842


headlines that describe the win often talk the majority of the team that wins.......but yep you guessed it, we get the last paragraph.

Wow, I almost missed the minor detail that the Hawks didn't actually win with their Not-Krakouer brothers.

This is why it is blatantly obvious when a news article is actually written before a match. Truly dreadful media.

 

[SnowRoo]

Audio of Brad's presser - vision coming a little later:

 

[Ocha905]

Swallow, McMillan and Turner were my standouts.

Called Swallow and Jmac early as the big improvers for NM this year so am probably one eyed on them but Swallow is All Australian this year and McMillian is going to more than justify his spot on the leadership team. Two cool heads we sorely need.

I didn't see all the hype with Turner last season (thought he had a good future though) but now think he can be something special. Just knows how to influence contests and makes smart decisions with the ball. Has Football nous 101. I read that he could potentially play midfield and if he cracks it wow what an achievement for someone in his second season in a side looking for the holy grail.

 

[LT Smash]

This game review from Little Jonny Ralph is something special. He masturbates over the brilliant performance of Hawthorn for the whole article before saying a single complimentary thing about North 3 lines from the end...



IMAGINE a trio of Krakouer brothers running rampant together as a premiership contender went about its business.

North Melbourne and Hawthorn entertained the masses at Shepparton’s Deakin Reserve before the Roos charged with four late goals to win.

Yet if the Roos once enjoyed the quicksilver brilliance of Jim and Phil, it was hard not to think we were enjoying that flashback except in yellow and brown colours.

Anyone wanting reasons to back Hawthorn for a three-peat needed to look no further than Cyril Rioli, Bradley Hill and Jed Anderson.

Anderson isn’t anywhere near Krakouer calibre but the improvement of the indigenous trio is yet another reason why the Hawks are a marauding presence for rivals.

Rioli set the game alight in the first quarter — five touches, five tackles — and Hill has played six straight finals of such quality the sky is his limit.

Of course all the normal Hawks stars shone — Brian Lake commanding in defence, the sharpshooters Jack Gunston and Luke Breust hitting the scoreboard.

But if Rioli’s hamstring stands up, if Anderson can take pre-season form into the real stuff, and if Hill continues his progression then the Hawks become scary good.

They did all they needed to until the last term, until suddenly their early-March tune-up went pear-shaped.

With Rioli (rested at half time) and Luke Hodge (bruised back) sidelined, the Roos kicked the last four goals from nowhere to snatch an unlikely win.

Last week they had roared home with six last-quarter goals against Adelaide to fall just 10 points short, but this time they surged past the reigning premiers.

Alastair Clarkson, sitting outside the coaches box as assistant Cameron Bruce took charge, won’t mind losing a humdrum NAB Challenge game.

But he wouldn’t have liked seeing the Roos run harder or longer, or the ill-disciplined Jordan Lewis coathanger on Lindsay Thomas that resulted in the supergoal that saw the Roos take the lead.

Still, no point getting too hot under the collar about a March contest where both sides saw plenty to like.

Former no. 2 pick Jon O’Rourke did enough to show he belongs in Hawks colours, kicking a pair of others and setting up another in an 11-possession possession game..

James Frawley’s debut stinker was quickly forgotten as he did exactly what Hawthorn is asking of him — break even on a big gorilla (Jarrad Waite and Aaron Black) and allow best-afield Josh Gibson to zone off.

And Hawthorn’s old blokes haven’t missed a beat, including a pair of 32-year-olds in Shaun Burgoyne and Sam Mitchell masquerading as 25-year-olds.

There was plenty to like too from preliminary finalists North Melbourne, even if normal service resumed for Jarrad Waite.

The new Roo was reported for a swinging arm on Ben Stratton but can thank AFL footy boss Mark Evans — watching in the stands — for his new tribunal system.

He looks set for only a $1000 fine, not the old 125-point charge that would have seen him with 93 carry-over points hanging over his head all year.

Hawks dasher Isaac Smith limped off with a lower left leg injury in the third term and was not seen again, while Luke Hodge copped a Leigh Adams knee to the back and didn’t play the last term.

The Roos smashed the Hawks in the stoppages despite missing Nick Dal Santo and Daniel Wells and surged with five second-quarter goals, including Brent Harvey’s supergoal close to the half-time siren.

Andrew Swallow was supreme, Sam Wright bounced off half-back and when semi-final hero Ben Brown came on in the second term he immediately straightened the Roos up.

Still, it is hard to read much into the scoreboard or even any minor lapses from two sides who we will only judge in the heat of September.

Hawthorn takes on St Kilda on March 19 ahead of its Round 1 clash against Geelong, while North Melbourne’s last NAB Challenge game is against Richmond on Saturday March 21.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Turners link up play, wowser he is so smart.

 

[Passmore]

Some nice reading there. Very tres amusing.

Had a quick peek. What a bunch of tossers. I would actually like the team if they had less ****wit fans.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

I want to eat cement after reading that.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Had a quick peek. What a bunch of tossers. I would actually like the team if they had less ******* fans.

How many of them are not though?

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

This game review from Little Jonny Ralph is something special. He masturbates over the brilliant performance of Hawthorn for the whole article before saying a single complimentary thing about North 3 lines from the end...



IMAGINE a trio of Krakouer brothers running rampant together as a premiership contender went about its business.

North Melbourne and Hawthorn entertained the masses at Shepparton’s Deakin Reserve before the Roos charged with four late goals to win.

Yet if the Roos once enjoyed the quicksilver brilliance of Jim and Phil, it was hard not to think we were enjoying that flashback except in yellow and brown colours.

Anyone wanting reasons to back Hawthorn for a three-peat needed to look no further than Cyril Rioli, Bradley Hill and Jed Anderson.

Anderson isn’t anywhere near Krakouer calibre but the improvement of the indigenous trio is yet another reason why the Hawks are a marauding presence for rivals.

Rioli set the game alight in the first quarter — five touches, five tackles — and Hill has played six straight finals of such quality the sky is his limit.

Of course all the normal Hawks stars shone — Brian Lake commanding in defence, the sharpshooters Jack Gunston and Luke Breust hitting the scoreboard.

But if Rioli’s hamstring stands up, if Anderson can take pre-season form into the real stuff, and if Hill continues his progression then the Hawks become scary good.

They did all they needed to until the last term, until suddenly their early-March tune-up went pear-shaped.

With Rioli (rested at half time) and Luke Hodge (bruised back) sidelined, the Roos kicked the last four goals from nowhere to snatch an unlikely win.

Last week they had roared home with six last-quarter goals against Adelaide to fall just 10 points short, but this time they surged past the reigning premiers.

Alastair Clarkson, sitting outside the coaches box as assistant Cameron Bruce took charge, won’t mind losing a humdrum NAB Challenge game.

But he wouldn’t have liked seeing the Roos run harder or longer, or the ill-disciplined Jordan Lewis coathanger on Lindsay Thomas that resulted in the supergoal that saw the Roos take the lead.

Still, no point getting too hot under the collar about a March contest where both sides saw plenty to like.

Former no. 2 pick Jon O’Rourke did enough to show he belongs in Hawks colours, kicking a pair of others and setting up another in an 11-possession possession game..

James Frawley’s debut stinker was quickly forgotten as he did exactly what Hawthorn is asking of him — break even on a big gorilla (Jarrad Waite and Aaron Black) and allow best-afield Josh Gibson to zone off.

And Hawthorn’s old blokes haven’t missed a beat, including a pair of 32-year-olds in Shaun Burgoyne and Sam Mitchell masquerading as 25-year-olds.

There was plenty to like too from preliminary finalists North Melbourne, even if normal service resumed for Jarrad Waite.

The new Roo was reported for a swinging arm on Ben Stratton but can thank AFL footy boss Mark Evans — watching in the stands — for his new tribunal system.

He looks set for only a $1000 fine, not the old 125-point charge that would have seen him with 93 carry-over points hanging over his head all year.

Hawks dasher Isaac Smith limped off with a lower left leg injury in the third term and was not seen again, while Luke Hodge copped a Leigh Adams knee to the back and didn’t play the last term.

The Roos smashed the Hawks in the stoppages despite missing Nick Dal Santo and Daniel Wells and surged with five second-quarter goals, including Brent Harvey’s supergoal close to the half-time siren.

Andrew Swallow was supreme, Sam Wright bounced off half-back and when semi-final hero Ben Brown came on in the second term he immediately straightened the Roos up.

Still, it is hard to read much into the scoreboard or even any minor lapses from two sides who we will only judge in the heat of September.

Hawthorn takes on St Kilda on March 19 ahead of its Round 1 clash against Geelong, while North Melbourne’s last NAB Challenge game is against Richmond on Saturday March 21.

Best on field was Gibson? What the f is he smoking, swallow actually had an opponent and dominated, Thomas, others were equal or better.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

How many of them are not though?

Bandwagoners mate, silver spoon and self entitlement.

 

[Dirty_11]

Will be watching the replay with interest. Had a big shindig at mine and was half watching the footy and cricket all day. Happy with the result after some poor kicking early. From what I saw Wright and Firrito looked good down back and Swallow seemed everywhere. Will comment further once I have watched with my full attention.

 

[Flawed Genius]

25 paragraphs. 20 of them about the Hawks. 5 about North. 3 of those about Waite's non-issue suspension.

That's 80% the team that LOST.

 

[Digga Hole]

Wow, I almost missed the minor detail that the Hawks didn't actually win with their Not-Krakouer brothers.

This is why it is blatantly obvious when a news article is actually written before a match. Truly dreadful media.

Jon Ralph the absolute flog, what do you expect.


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[Kangaroos4eva]

So glad wright and McMillan have continued on with good form from last year.

 

[Passmore]

This game review from Little Jonny Ralph is something special. He masturbates over the brilliant performance of Hawthorn for the whole article before saying a single complimentary thing about North 3 lines from the end...



IMAGINE a trio of Krakouer brothers running rampant together as a premiership contender went about its business.

North Melbourne and Hawthorn entertained the masses at Shepparton’s Deakin Reserve before the Roos charged with four late goals to win.

Yet if the Roos once enjoyed the quicksilver brilliance of Jim and Phil, it was hard not to think we were enjoying that flashback except in yellow and brown colours.

Anyone wanting reasons to back Hawthorn for a three-peat needed to look no further than Cyril Rioli, Bradley Hill and Jed Anderson.

Anderson isn’t anywhere near Krakouer calibre but the improvement of the indigenous trio is yet another reason why the Hawks are a marauding presence for rivals.

Rioli set the game alight in the first quarter — five touches, five tackles — and Hill has played six straight finals of such quality the sky is his limit.

Of course all the normal Hawks stars shone — Brian Lake commanding in defence, the sharpshooters Jack Gunston and Luke Breust hitting the scoreboard.

But if Rioli’s hamstring stands up, if Anderson can take pre-season form into the real stuff, and if Hill continues his progression then the Hawks become scary good.

They did all they needed to until the last term, until suddenly their early-March tune-up went pear-shaped.

With Rioli (rested at half time) and Luke Hodge (bruised back) sidelined, the Roos kicked the last four goals from nowhere to snatch an unlikely win.

Last week they had roared home with six last-quarter goals against Adelaide to fall just 10 points short, but this time they surged past the reigning premiers.

Alastair Clarkson, sitting outside the coaches box as assistant Cameron Bruce took charge, won’t mind losing a humdrum NAB Challenge game.

But he wouldn’t have liked seeing the Roos run harder or longer, or the ill-disciplined Jordan Lewis coathanger on Lindsay Thomas that resulted in the supergoal that saw the Roos take the lead.

Still, no point getting too hot under the collar about a March contest where both sides saw plenty to like.

Former no. 2 pick Jon O’Rourke did enough to show he belongs in Hawks colours, kicking a pair of others and setting up another in an 11-possession possession game..

James Frawley’s debut stinker was quickly forgotten as he did exactly what Hawthorn is asking of him — break even on a big gorilla (Jarrad Waite and Aaron Black) and allow best-afield Josh Gibson to zone off.

And Hawthorn’s old blokes haven’t missed a beat, including a pair of 32-year-olds in Shaun Burgoyne and Sam Mitchell masquerading as 25-year-olds.

There was plenty to like too from preliminary finalists North Melbourne, even if normal service resumed for Jarrad Waite.

The new Roo was reported for a swinging arm on Ben Stratton but can thank AFL footy boss Mark Evans — watching in the stands — for his new tribunal system.

He looks set for only a $1000 fine, not the old 125-point charge that would have seen him with 93 carry-over points hanging over his head all year.

Hawks dasher Isaac Smith limped off with a lower left leg injury in the third term and was not seen again, while Luke Hodge copped a Leigh Adams knee to the back and didn’t play the last term.

The Roos smashed the Hawks in the stoppages despite missing Nick Dal Santo and Daniel Wells and surged with five second-quarter goals, including Brent Harvey’s supergoal close to the half-time siren.

Andrew Swallow was supreme, Sam Wright bounced off half-back and when semi-final hero Ben Brown came on in the second term he immediately straightened the Roos up.

Still, it is hard to read much into the scoreboard or even any minor lapses from two sides who we will only judge in the heat of September.

Hawthorn takes on St Kilda on March 19 ahead of its Round 1 clash against Geelong, while North Melbourne’s last NAB Challenge game is against Richmond on Saturday March 21.

Jed Anderson / Billi Hrtung ....insert excitement machine where applicable.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

25 paragraphs. 20 of them about the Hawks. 5 about North. 3 of those about Waite's non-issue suspension.

That's 80% the team that LOST.

But, but they lost brilliantly.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

25 paragraphs. 20 of them about the Hawks. 5 about North. 3 of those about Waite's non-issue suspension.

That's 80% the team that LOST.

Somehow not surprised. Too many years of being mentioned as afterthoughts.

 

[Dugdale2Dwyer]

It's been almost 50 years since man allegedly set foot on the moon and the AFL have finally made the step and we can hear reporters questions at coaches pressers, don't you just love technology.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

It's been almost 50 years since man allegedly set foot on the moon and the AFL have finally made the step and we can hear reporters questions at coaches pressers, don't you just love technology.

But they can't take a full camera crew to Port Lincoln.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Jon Ralph the absolute flog, what do you expect.


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Actually Ralph has invested a bit more time in our direction so far this preseason........he dropped the ball by prewriting his article about hawthorn.Plain laziness in my books.

 

[ozzyoslo]

So glad wright and McMillan have continued on with good form from last year.

Yeah Joshy had another good hitout !

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Yeah Joshy had another good hitout !

That's Tippett isn't it?

 

[Passmore]

Bandwagoners mate, silver spoon and self entitlement.

Sounds like *