Dave Campbell took his mother to see the farewell match for Cotch and Jack. Read his Balcony Banter article here.
Round 8 – North Melbourne v Carlton: Correct me if I’m wrong
July 27, 2020 by 5 Comments
The 2019 appointment of Rhyce Shaw may have looked like a lively way of rejuvenating the Roos after ten years of Brad Scott. But after Saturday’s loss to the Blues, Andrew Starkie was left questioning what was going on down at North Melbourne.
Almanac Football – JLT2019: New Rules!
March 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod reflects upon the effect of the new rules used in JLT 2019 after listening to the broadcast of the North Melbourne v St Kilda game.
Fearless 2018- Round 20: We’ve got the close one…no we’ve got it…nah..over here
August 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless reports on a monumental Gaffe followed by some excessive commentary as he reviews the Round 20 matches.
Round 4 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: Power supply cut off by Bombers!
April 16, 2018 by 1 Comment
Bombers flick the switch and turn off the Power!
Who, What and Why: The 2017 North Melbourne Season
October 12, 2017 by 10 Comments
Marnie Cohen has pinpointed who and what defined North Melbourne’s season, and why they were so important.
The truth about the North Melbourne Football Club
September 5, 2017 by 11 Comments
North Melbourne had a year to be expected with the focus on youth; finishing in 15th spot and avoiding the wooden spoon and knocking out those tanking rumours. Deakin Uni student Marnie Cohen looks at the year that was for the Kangas and where to for next year.
Round 19 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: 3,998… and counting.
July 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
North Melbourne won their 17th straight game against Melbourne on Saturday afternoon. Marnie Cohen was over the moon with the Kangaroos performance and ability to answer the critics.
The friendly ghosts of East Gosford
June 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
Alex Darling returns to footy in Gosford and finds some enjoyment amidst the fog on his first night with the Terrigal Avoca Panthers
Round 10 – Carlton v North Melbourne: From Rounds 2, 4 and 5, to Now
May 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
North Melbourne have finally got the wins on the board after closes losses in the early rounds of the season. Deakin student Marnie Cohen is optimistic about the youthful Kangas in 2017.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Will membership next year include health insurance?
April 16, 2017 by 1 Comment
Mick Jeffrey is in Melbourne for Easter and took in the reigning premiers (he still can’t believe this) Good Friday scrap against North. It was a game of two halves, as they say in the classics.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: The good things from a heartbreaking Friday
April 16, 2017 by 2 Comments
Marnie Cohen is an emotional North Melbourne fan and she was very emotional on Good Friday. But, as she has settled down, she feels a sense of hope for the future. [Another terrific piece from a true North fan – JTH]
North Melbourne’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 22, 2015 by 4 Comments
Some Smokie musings on North Melbourne’s best 22 for season 2016. Are veterans Harvey and Wells included? Plus the meaning of the acronym N-O-M-W revealed.
Round 11 – North Melbourne v Sydney: The lapse – two quarters of football?
June 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Taking nothing away from the Swans, Matt Watson laments North Melbourne’s ability to fall asleep at the wheel at crucial stages of games.
Round 9 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Four seasons in a day
June 1, 2015 by 1 Comment
North Melbourne supporter Matthew Naqui shares his disappointment as the Kangaroos go down to the Pies in a game he believes they never should have lost.
2006 – The (Almost) All-Australian SSA Team: Top End Talent
May 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
Santa never made it into Darwin, but these kids did. Bastinac, Duncan, Ziebell, B Jacobs, Scully plus more, take us back to the good old days of bad haircuts and no tatts.
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.
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