Preston market is not only a good spot for fruit but for reassuring Andrew Starkie’s North Melbourne pre-game anxieties.
Round 6 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: that was then, this is now
May 2, 2016 by 6 Comments
While Dogs won around the clearances, Andrew Starkie writes that Wells and Waite were the difference in North’s top of the table clash.
North Can Make the GF This Year*
March 17, 2016 by 11 Comments
North Man Andrew Starkie has high hopes for the Kangaroos in 2016. Can they make the big dance? Do Brad Scott’s boys have the killer instinct required? All these questions, and more, answered by Starkie the Shinboner.
Almanac Music – Tamworth: Inspiring
February 26, 2016 by 9 Comments
Andrew Starkie on the revitalising power of the Tamworth Music Festival.
Incoherent rant ahead: Wrong Move North Melbourne
September 4, 2015 by 21 Comments
Andrew Starkie lets rip on Brad Scott’s decision to rest nine players, a tactical manoeuvre that could impact North’s form, momentum, credibility and culture.
Round 22: North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: What do we make of this match?
August 31, 2015 by 13 Comments
Andrew Starkie on the enigmatic North Melbourne. Outstanding in the week they roll the Dockers before succumbing to a rampaging Bulldogs a weekend later. And what do we make of this match in the context of September?
Round 21- North Melbourne v Fremantle: A perfect Day
August 27, 2015 by 8 Comments
Andrew Starkie takes his daughter to her first ever game of footy. A win – over a rival premiership aspirant no less – as well as the father-daughter bonding makes the day just a little bit too good as Andrew explains… [Maybe Linda should be getting the 3 votes here Starks? – Ed]
Comfort in the Familiar
August 19, 2015 by 13 Comments
Andrew Starkie escapes to the Bellarine Peninsula for a weekend of head clearing and country sport. (Marvellous observations – Ed.)
The Ashes 2015 – Momentum and the Ashes
August 3, 2015 by 4 Comments
With the fourth Ashes test getting underway on Thursday evening Andrew Starkie looks at the intriguing shifts in momentum we’ve seen across the series so far. England has it at the moment. Can they hold it?
The Footy Diet: No AFL for three weeks and I feel great!
June 26, 2015 by 7 Comments
North supporter Andrew Starkie has taken 3 weeks off from watching footy and he is loving it.
Round 9 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Is it time to use the S word with North?
June 4, 2015 by 10 Comments
It’s four days post game and Andrew Starkie has had a shocking week. The Kangas and illness have left him shattered, deflated, but not surprised. North supporters have been here before.
Round 7: Essendon v North Melbourne: A Win’s a Win, Especially Against Essendon.
May 19, 2015 by 6 Comments
We should not underestimate the wisdom and counsel of the local greengrocer in this day and age. Andrew Starkie leaves the Docklands less than thrilled with the Kangaroos defeat of the Dons, then receives a zen-like interpretation of the victory amidst strawberries and tomatoes at Preston Market the next day.
Round 6 – North Melbourne v Richmond: this game revealed more about the loser than the winner
May 12, 2015 by 8 Comments
He expected a contest. It didn’t eventuate. Andrew Starkie makes some big calls – steeped, perhaps, in tough-love – on the Tigers. “Richmond has insulted its army of loyal supporters for the good part of four decades with a culture diseased by hubris…”
Round 4 – Geelong v North Melbourne: North have manned up
April 29, 2015 by 1 Comment
North Melbourne supporter Andrew Starkie discusses how maturity, belief and every growing development of the players played a big part in the Roos win over the Cats down at the Cattery.
Passing the Baton
March 31, 2015 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie revels in introducing his daughter to life as a shinboner. The meaning of family and shared experience and community.
Living and Breathing Tamworth
February 6, 2015 by 8 Comments
In Tamworth for the annual music festival, Andrew Starkie encounters a woman named Angeline.
MCG Test, Australia v India – Day 5: Geoff Marsh – A Father’s Pain
January 1, 2015 by 18 Comments
At the MCG on Day 5, Andrew Starkie sympathises with another father’s pain
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day One: The Simplicity of David Warner.
December 10, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dave Warner has dealt with the slings and arrows of life in the cricketing spotlight, and his game is better for it, writes Andrew Starkie
Should Michael Clarke be playing in the First Test?
December 8, 2014 by 30 Comments
Andrew Starkie wonders about the readiness of MJ Clarke’s body and mind ahead of the Adelaide Test. Whatever happened to selection policy? Should rules be bent to accommodate circumstance?
AFL Semi Final – Geelong v North Melbourne: Let’s not forget who won
September 17, 2014 by 10 Comments
Andrew Starkie gives us a ‘Roos eye view of their Semi Final triumph
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