How far can North Melbourne go?

[SterlingArcher]

Our early wins don't count because other teams were out of form.

You say that in jest but if I brought up Essendon v North rnd 1...I know exactly what excuses I'll hear.

 

[SterlingArcher]

They wont win a final, still yet to beat anyone in form and their finals record lately speaks for itself.

You do realise though that eventually finals records have to change? Like, it can't be the same teams every year winning finals. 1 loss 2 years ago does not count for shit when rating a teams finals chances.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Don't be defensive. "You" won't beat Freo, Hawthorn or Swans in the last two weeks if they're fit. Nor will you beat Port in Adelaide. I'd also have Collingwood and Geelong just ahead of you, though Geelong are definitely losing their mojo. If Essendon can get some form going they'd be 50/50. I'd back Norf in against everyone else, well if you were to play them at Eitihad that is.

Good post.

 

[jacko57]

They can go all the way with the umpires in their back pocket like last night.

Well of course the umpires always look after us. We always have the majority of fans making all the noise, and the AFL knows it is in their best interests to look after the financial powerhouses of the competition.

 

[Power Raid]

The Roos will have a good year

 

[Procrastinator35]

They are as good a chance as any for a top 4 spot....Beat Sydney in Sydney, Freo & W/C in Perth & Port....That's top 4 form right there!

 

[Tippett2Goal]

Our early wins don't count because other teams were out of form.

I know you're being Sarcastic, but we did lose to GWS as well in terms of form line.

If we played North next week I'd back us in comfortably.

 

[Kcrack]

I know you're being Sarcastic, but we did lose to GWS as well in terms of form line.

If we played North next week I'd back us in comfortably.

You smashed Adelaide before our game then smashed Freo after our game. Hardly poor form. I wouldn't mind a rematch though, haven't played you at Etihad in a while.

 

[the 5th wiggle]

This is what I'd be hoping for. And being competitive in our last (losing final) match for the season.

Experience in two finals, and winning one would be great. Hoping for 5th or 6th to ensure a home final in week one, assuming of course that we do in fact make finals.

Agree with this,we are not a top 4 side at the moment but for me we must at least win a final this year.

 

[TheKanga]

They just aren't that good. Is their midfield better than that of any of Geelong, Hawthorn, Freo, Sydney, Collingwood or Port? What about their forward line or defence? I'm not sure they match up with any of those teams in any areas.

Well we beat Sydney, Port & Freo

 

[Scholz Supremacy]

You're kidding yourself if you think Port will beat the Swans away, you really are. I'd like to see Port beat any of the top 4 away from home.

Dude he did not say that Port WILL beat the Swans away, he was just listing their next 4 games, one of which is against Sydney away.

 

[the dog's kennel]

They can go alllllllll the waaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!

69er! WOOT! WOOT!

 

[TheKanga]

Our early wins don't count because other teams were out of form.

They had the flu lol

 

[The Swans Blog]

Dude he did not say that Port WILL beat the Swans away, he was just listing their next 4 games, one of which is against Sydney away.

He was listing wins

 

[MaddAdam]

Where are North's finals ambitions at?

 

[brad the brain]

Hi shinboners.I was wondering why you wore the indigenous jumper again this week?
It does look alright so are you going to wear it more often?

 

[Kcrack]

Hi shinboners.I was wondering why you wore the indigenous jumper again this week?
It does look alright so are you going to wear it more often?

So the Melbourne crowd could see it.

 

[NorthernLights]

Talking heads on North Melbourne: "Inconsistant, up and down, jeckell and hyde, lose games they should win." (Have only lost to one team lower than them on the ladder.)

Talking heads on Fremantle: "Building, will peak come September, premiership contenders"

Both teams are 7-4.

 

[seanoff]

Not too far unless they find some consistency. They were ****ing appalling in the first half.

Start like that against Hawthorn, sydney, port and probably geelong and there will be no coming back. You give those teams that much opportunity and they wont be up by 35 it will be 70.

 

[DudleyB]

Need to beat the Hawks in 4 weeks - then re-start this thread. Until then I am still expecting the traditional first week of finals inglorious exit and Brad Scott saying hes going to 'make changes'.

 

[Freomaniac]

I know this might sound strange. Considering theres the hawks, Geelong, Magpies and Bombers in the 8, Can North somehow play 4 finals games in a row without traveling outside of Victoria?

 

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

They weren't six goals down.

We were 5 goals down against Fremantle and Port as well, what's your point? Pretty sure all games go for 4 quarters.

 

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

Might make semis but not good enough to make prelim.

If they finish top 4, their opponent in QF will be licking their lips.

North would certainly have no qualms about coming to Subi for a third time this year.

 

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

I know you're being Sarcastic, but we did lose to GWS as well in terms of form line.

If we played North next week I'd back us in comfortably.

What if it rains next week?

 

[Hannebrake]

To make top 4 you have to go 17-5.

North is going to lose more than 1 game this season.

Their only chance of making the 2nd week is if they draw Collingwood in the first round.

It's hard to see their forwards doing much damage against a fit hawks, Freo or Geelong in the first week.