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It was just reported on ABC Grandstand that Michael Clark might play for Western Suburbs in first grade next week. To make sure he gets a bat if he plays, Wests have declared their first innings at 0-18. Yes, zero wickets lost for 18 runs in their first innings. In recent years Cricket...

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-domestic-2014-15/engine/match/754893.html Burns 63 not out at time of typing (lunch, day one). It's hard to get a read on his form this season. Has he turned a corner or is he still feast or famine? Queensland 2-105 with Labuschagne and Moller both falling...

As reported last night in the Herald Sun, Sheedy has been sounded out by Essendon to take an "ambassadorial and football" role. It turns out Essendon approached Sheedy last year too: Some might say the Bombers dodged a bullet back then. I know I do. The hierarchy obviously doesn't think so...

An Australian-based biomedical company has been given approval from the AFL to use stem-cell therapy on players recovering from injury. Sydney-based Regeneus has revealed it was recently given permission for its HiQCell treatment on players suffering from such issues as osteoarthritis and...

That hit on Devon Smith is one of the more ridiculous strikes I've seen. To actually run after an opponent and give them a forearm to the back of the head is just madness. Notwithstanding the injury to the opponent, that was worse than what Vickery did. I'll add the video to the OP when it...

Hello Everyone I was just looking at pictures of baby ducks, geese and swans. They're nice to look at if you are feeling unwell. I want to know which everyone considers the cutest of the three? Don't just limit yourself to the following pictures, but here is one of each: Duckling...

Hello Everyone I thought it might be a good idea to collect thoughts on possible All Australian selections this year. Good idea? Great idea? Yes, great idea. Of the current list Harvey has the most AA selections with four: 2000, 2005, 2007 and 2008. But for an extended preseason last year he...

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I thought it might be worthwhile having a pre-gameday thread for this one. Each side sits 1 from 3 and are 12th and 13th respectively. If I'm not mistaken Richmond haven't beaten Collingwood since 2007. Collingwood have had the harder run to this point going up against three flag favourites...

PERTH Western Australia opener Marcus North has announced his retirement from first-class cricket despite enjoying one of his finest ever seasons. North's career was at the crossroads last season when he was dropped to grade ranks due to poor form. But the elegant left-hander bounced back to...

Hi Everybody I've been thinking a bit lately about a little Aussie battler turned multi-millionaire, Essendon's bald, claw handed chairman, Paul Little. At first his efforts at diplomacy seemed to come straight from the Vladamir Putin playbook. Clearly he was given a copy of How to Win Friends...

One of the most impressive aspects of this summer has been the way our fast men have such a bloody mindedness about their role: full, stump-to-stump for the most part with sparing shorter stuff. The pack mentality is something we didn't even see during the McGrath-Warne days. It shouldn't be...

Moderators, members, invited guests, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the inaugural North Board Poster of the Year awards. Thankyou to all who posted in the votes thread. 3rd - B Tron with 25 votes. B Tron, a stalwart of this board for over four years now has amused and...

SOS, Son of Swamp. He sweats talent and we get glimpses here and there, usually when he dons the colours for whichever franchise he plays for in the Big Bash, but ultimately he is the Australian top order's answer to Kevin Rudd: he over promises and under delivers. I start this thread having...

Mob rule, that is I, has won the day. Due to the breadth of personalities, poster profiles and styles a pole is largely impractical. As such "the committee" has ruled in favour of a 3-2-1 plurality system to determine the inaugural North Melbourne Poster of the Year. Rules and Procedures...

Moderators, members of the board, guests, good evening. I'd like to touch on an issue which is discussed on a cyclical basis on this board, generally peaking between round 20 and draft time. In 2011 it was all about McIntosh for Deledio, last year it was Danyle Pearce, and now we're on to Dal...

As in the end game: to improve the list. I'd like to look past the draft in this thread and towards the trade period and free agency. There are two key elements here: Identifying which players available will improve the list; and Paying the right price, which of course includes factoring in...

I feel it deserves it's own thread: Offsiders ABC @OffsidersABC Great panel to dissect a colossal week in sport: @GerardWhateley @SaintFrankly, Caroline Wilson & Adrian Anderson #afl #bombers #nrl #ashes 2:18 PM - 22 Aug 2013 It has always been good viewing.

Justin Koschitzke is the "Almost" man of St Kilda circa 2004-10. Almost took the mark; almost kicked the goal; almost a premiership player; and now: almost 200 gamer Koschitzke sits currently on 199 for the Saints. To me there are competing cultural standards at play. The Saints won't...

It's an interesting situation which has slipped under the radar a little, no doubt due to more significant stories such as the current booing epidemic and Grundy-mania. Richmond are in good shape for the future which looks brighter and brighter as they approach their first finals campaign...

BOOOOURNS, BOOOOURNS... Last time they met Essendon jagged a seven point victory late having trailed for most of the match. Here is some footage from the game: Thanks to Seven's intellectualists Luke Darcy and Matthew Richardson for giving us their two cents. The Bombers stormed out...

These two sides meet for the second this season, the first being the ANZAC Day game which saw Essendon take the spoils. David Zaharakis was best on ground with 34 disposals and four goals. The brave Bombers dug deep to run out the game and take a 46 point win having lead by just two goals early...

Yes, this weekend we'll see our two great clubs battle for the inaugural... ...Robert Scott Cup. How about it? Step aside, Brad and Chris. The 1996 premiership hero Robert is the first and greatest Scott synonymous with our great clubs. Robert, it's an privilege to battle for...

The players: Sam Gibson - Worked his arse off. His best game since Essendon late last season. Disposal was still less than ideal but credit where it's due. Jack Ziebell - Beast. We'll discuss his impending suspension further later on, but for now lets discuss his gun performance. A very smart...

Lets face it, we're all thinking the same thing. Ground officials have moved to that area of the ground and escorted a female Collingwood supporter from the ground. The replay shows Goodes receiving words from over the fence after beating Jolly in a contest, and he immediately points to a...

Inside 50's: A pertinent stat, and an area of our game which probably hasn't received the attention it should from the "good judges" of the North board. Amongst the chorus of calls for "Hansen to centre-half-back", "Scott needs to play a tagger", and "Play Majak" (or is it drop Majak now?) we've...

Thompson: Really disappointing. At a time when he is considered one of the best defenders in the league he seems more intent on niggling rubbish rather than playing football. If it was Zac Dawson doing that against us we'd be ropable. Cunnington: Smooth operator. Another solid performance with...

I missed most of the first half. Initial thoughts: Black - Wow I love seeing him run with ball. If the game is going to start opening up more as players fatigue he will be a real weapon. Bastinac - Good job on Hartlett. Very pleasing from him defensively and found space in attack...

I couldn't see a thread on this and thought it might be worthwhile. Aerosmith have been on their world tour, and have been doing shows in Australia and New Zealand from 20 April to 4 May. Last night I was lucky enough to see them at the Entertainment Centre. I've not really been a huge...

Missed shots all around really cost us: Daw, Petrie and Wright the chief offenders. Excellent: Thompson, Swallow, Wells, Ziebell (for commitment and leadership as much as statistical influence) Good: Cunnington, Anthony as sub, I thought Atley showed a lot. Not Good: Hine. Promising...