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1934-1937 MORE HARD TIMES (Concluded) 1936 The club announced this year it would concentrate on getting new players from other clubs- VFL and VFA- and junior players, rather than looking to the country and interstate, possibly due to limited employment opportunities. Paddy Scanlon had been...

The second period of North's difficult early times in the VFL. WARNING - A LONG AND AT TIMES DEPRESSING READ. 1934 -1937 -- MORE HARD TIMES North had shown marked improvement over the 1932-33 seasons under new captain-coach Dick Taylor, and were looking forward to building on this in the...

I was wondering why Sellers' guernsey presentation was done by Donald McDonald. Then I looked at the past holders of number 36 and the only recent long term holders of number 36 still around are Steven Icke, Graeme Atkins, Jose Romero and Shannon Watt. The first three all went to other clubs...

Agreed . But they could play in Clarkson's back yard and still get smashed.

Drop the three of them to the VFL. Let them laugh at that.

Last week one good half. This week one good quarter.

1926 - 1931 HARD TIMES (CONT.) 1929 There was the usual optimism from the outset. It was the club's Diamond Jubilee (60th) year and a "Back to North Melbourne" carnival was held in April to raise funds. The club had decided very early to refuse any clearances to players who had been...

Not sure Hojuman, but religion did heavily influence North, and some other clubs, for many years. I believe it contributed to the poor performances. A good many of the club's officials were Catholics. But one of the early vice-presidents, Rev D Daley, was a Methodist. There were often clerymen...

This might be pretty harrowing reading. But if you think the club is going through a lean time now, then spare a thought for the early days of their time in the League. This covers their first period of difficulties. A second one will follow. 1926 - 1931 HARD TIMES This is a summary of...

Definitely Daniel. There was no Dave. The guy doing that VFA Project is doing a great job, but there are some errors. This is partly because sometimes even the papers got it wrong. .

THE NOONAN BROTHERS Like all teams, North Melbourne have had many sets of brothers play for them. But two who are now largely forgotten were involved in the club's first premiership — Daniel and Patrick Noonan. The story begins with the older brother Daniel, known as "Son". He made his debut...

Gutsy. Greenwood leaving Carey's old number for the cursed number 1. Let's hope he does better than the last three holders. Duursma and McKercher under massive pressure.

The number 1 has always been a bit of a curse for the club. The longest holder of it in recent times is Hamish McIntosh (2006-12) Prior to that is Bernie McCarthy (1962-71) Only eight club captains have held the number, the last one in 1952. Many players who have moved up to it from another...

This should make a few people happy.

Made him an offer too good to refuse?

More 1952 pictures ; Round 8 Jock Spencer & Bob Brooker Round 9 Larsen. Johnson-L Reeves-Icke Round 11 J Reeves. Brooker, dog on the ground. Round 16 Lawrence & Larsen Round 17 J Reeves

Round 1 Allen Aylett and Jock Spencer Round 2 Jock Spencer and Bob Brooker Round 3 Jock Spencer. Vic Lawrence & and Jock Lineen Round 4 McCorkell & Lawrence Round 6 Icke & Kelly Round 7

1952 (Concluded) ROUND 16 --- RICHMOND Kicking against the breeze in the first quarter, North outscored Richmond to lead by 11 points at quarter time. They then increased this to 45 at half time. This proved to be enough, although Richmond outscored them in the second half. Spencer was beaten...

1952 Cont.. ROUND 10 --- ST KILDA In another match that was decided in one quarter (the third) North came out on top. 7 of their 9 goals were scored then and gave them a 25 point win over the bottom team. L.Reeves, J. Reeves, Aylett, Jeeves, Dynon and Lawrence were best. The Herald writer...

1952 (Cont.) LIGHTNING PREMIERSHIP In 1951 the VFL had reintroduced the Lightning Premiership round, not played since 1941.It was a knockout competition consisting of 20 minute games played in 10 minute halves. All matches were played on the same day at the MCG. Originally for charity, the...

1952 (Cont.) ROUND 1 --- CARLTON North hosted Carlton with five players making their debut. Icke, Brady and Grambeau, whose clearances were not yet resolved, all obtained match permits to play with North. Aylett and O'Halloran also played. Carlton were too good on the day, with their centre...

1952 -- SOME NEW BLOOD The 1950 grand final failure hit the club and the players hard. This was evident in 1951 when the club slumped to 9th position on the ladder with just 7 wins. Then there was further bad news when captain Les Foote, who had received offers from several interstate clubs...

Was at the 1975 one. Managed to get a ticket outside the ground. Standing room only in my section. Pure magic seeing North finally get one. I attended 1974,1975,1976 and 1978. Didn't get to either of the 1977 ones. But 1975 was THE ONE. Watched the 1996 ad 1999 ones from home.

I remember as a young boy hating him because Melbourne always beat North in those days when he played for them - not one win from 1954-65. Then one day in the early 60s, I went to the Melbourne Sports Depot store in the city where the great man was signing autographs. He asked me what team I...

Remember listening to this one at home on the radio and worrying that Essendon would catch us. And your favourite, Barry Allan, got a goal!

Round 3 1964

John Ibrahim played 85 games and kicked 50 goals with North from 1962-68, mainly on the half forward line. Those who saw him play will recall his unusual kicking style. After his VFL career finished he went to Sunshine where he became captain-coach, and later to Sunbury. Condolences to the family.

Half a minute remaining. I'm afraid a loss is out of the question.