Past #43: Aaron Hall - Shinboner #1013 retires after 58 NM games - Thanks Aaron

[The Other Dean]

Will be interesting but if it's a success it will be hard to figure out how much is Brad Scott, how much is North Melbourne and how much is the fact that we're not Gold Coast.

As BNR alludes, I don't think you can ever underestimate the latter. They're an absolute shambles.

And the 'regular reader of this forum' in me tells me that the first two options won't gain a whole lot of traction around here, so I'll definitely have a sneaky $500 on option (c), please.

 

[King Corey]

I wonder what self depreciating is like.

Take it to the finance and taxation forum.

 

[Passmore]

Take it to the finance and taxation forum.

Otherwise known as the Josh Kelly thread.

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[Engimal v3]

I keep forgetting we got this bloke. I'm forecasting a Higgins-like career resurgence.

 

[Firestarter]

I keep forgetting we got this bloke. I'm forecasting a Higgins-like career resurgence.

I keep forgetting about Pittard.

 

[Val Keating]

As BNR alludes, I don't think you can ever underestimate the latter. They're an absolute shambles.

And the 'regular reader of this forum' in me tells me that the first two options won't gain a whole lot of traction around here, so I'll definitely have a sneaky $500 on option (c), please.

If North get the best out of Hall, the club must remind everyone every chance they get that when players come to North they play their best footy. It’s would be a terrific selling point for future trades.

 

[roos_tt29]

If North get the best out of Hall, the club must remind everyone every chance they get that when players come to North they play their best footy. It’s would be a terrific selling point for future trades.

Totally agree - the impact Hall could have goes well beyond what he could do on the field. Both he and Higgins could be real poster-boys for this aspect of the club.

 

[giantroo]

 

[king of the road]

Who kicked out front of Hall. Was that Scott?... Maybe Ats?

 

[Bigeasy]

Lazy by Hall.

 

[Firestarter]

Who kicked out front of Hall. Was that Scott?... Maybe Ats?

Whoever wears 3 during the off-season

 

[kangaspurs]

Who kicked out front of Hall. Was that Scott?... Maybe Ats?

I thought it was Atley.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Who kicked out front of Hall. Was that Scott?... Maybe Ats?

Yes, that's what caught my eye.

 

[the big lebowski]

Well he had 18 on his back.....

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

I thought it was Atley.

Correct.

 

[giantroo]

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Awesome interview.

Whats with all our recruits giving veiled swipes at their old clubs?

 

[Snake_Baker]

Whats with all our recruits giving veiled swipes at their old clubs?

What choice do they have when they experience true "awesomeness" for the first time in their lives?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Very professional is Hall.

Get the feeling he is going to be Higgins like in his resurgence.

 

[shintemaster]

Interview's really well. I've never heard him speak before but it's fair to say he comes across a lot more impressively than what I might have imagined. Reminds me a bit of Higgins. Speaks well, clearly, minimal cliche and most importantly seems to actually think about what he's saying before doing so. Like him already.

 

[Billy Not Really]

Glad he got through the pre-season unscathed, hope he's in ripping nick for JLT, and for the whole year.

 

[Clarke is King]

Sounds like a shinboner

 

[The Other Dean]

If North get the best out of Hall, the club must remind everyone every chance they get that when players come to North they play their best footy. It’s would be a terrific selling point for future trades.

Totally agree.

If....sorry, when....Hall kills it this season, I'd trust North will be shouting that very message from the rooftops. (Likewise, with the imports in the AFLW side who have displayed improved form at North.) Just clarifying that my comment was in regards to what I think the consensus around here will be, rather than what the club could/should/will do.

(Apologies for the 2-week delay in replying, Val. It appears this one fell down one of my cerebral crevasses.)

Anyways, I've been super-bullish about New Azza since he signed (the Hall Hydrofoil is ticking over nicely - only a handful of seats left), and for me he's still the pick of the noobs when it comes to who I'm most interested in seeing play in 2019. Seems to possess a genuine will and resolve to do right by his new club. Figuring he'll spend the bulk of his time in the middle where his explosive pace will provide an immediate boost to a Midfield that often lacks it. At the same time, having the luxury of being able to run guys with the class of Hall and Higgo (and you could probably add Jy in there, too) through the Half-Forward line makes for some exciting times, also. Pretty sure BBB won't be complaining if it plays out that way.

Either way, IMO you can't underestimate the potential ripple effect that these ready-to-go additions to our Midfield will bring to the side as a whole. Just wish the cosmos would hurry the **** up and bring on Round 1. Tom Petty was spot on about this waiting crap.

 

[Luke72]

Either way, IMO you can't underestimate the potential ripple effect that these ready-to-go additions to our Midfield will bring to the side as a whole. Just wish the cosmos would hurry the **** up and bring on Round 1. Tom Petty was spot on about this waiting crap.

Are we treating Aaron like a refugee?!?

 

[Horizons_00]

Love the determination in his interviews

you can tell he has bought into our club and wants to dominate