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The one true King of the North
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Where: Avalon Airport Oval, Chirnside Park
Date: Saturday, March 2
Time: 1.10pm AEDT
Transport: Trains depart North Melbourne Station 11:39 & 11:58, and arrive at Werribee Station at 12:38 & 12: 58 (10 minute walk to ground)
Weather: ****ing hot (max 36C)
The Age:
Players to watch
Ben McKay: The key defender has played just one senior game in three seasons at Arden St but looks ready to cement a regular spot after bulking up noticeably this pre-season. A sound JLT campaign would guarantee him a round-one berth with Scott Thompson (suspension) and Majak Daw (pelvis/hips) already ruled out and Robbie Tarrant (AC joint) in serious doubt.
Nick Larkey: Jarrad Waite's retirement leaves a vacancy on North's forward line alongside Ben Brown that Larkey, 198cm, will be anxious to fill. The 20-year-old was the VFL's leading goalkicker in 2018 but needs to show he can have a similar impact in the AFL.
Tarryn Thomas: The Roos' first pick in last year's NAB AFL Draft at No.8 overall, Thomas has made solid progress in his first pre-season, showcasing his class and aggression in match simulation. The competition for places in North's first-round team will be fierce, but a strong JLT series could edge the Tasmanian into the senior 22.
What's new
The Kangaroos could field five freshly recycled players in their opening clash against Fremantle, with Jared Polec, Jasper Pittard (both Port Adelaide), Aaron Hall (Gold Coast), Dom Tyson (Melbourne) and Tom Campbell (Western Bulldogs) all ready to press their claims in the JLT series. Polec, Hall and Tyson appear almost certain round-one selections after impressive pre-seasons, but Pittard (calf) has ground to make up after only recently returning to full training and Campbell needs to show he can play effectively alongside North's No.1 ruckman Todd Goldstein.
Missing
Majak Daw (pelvis/hips), Ben Jacobs (sinusitis) and Will Walker (PCL) remain out indefinitely, while Sam Durdin (finger) faces up to another nine weeks on the sidelines. Vice-captain Robbie Tarrant (AC joint) is pulling out all stops to be fit for round one, but will have to make a speedy recovery from surgery two weeks ago. – Nick Bowen
Top draftee Tarryn Thomas will be one Kanga to keep an eye on. Picture: AFL Photos
Date: Saturday, March 2
Time: 1.10pm AEDT
Transport: Trains depart North Melbourne Station 11:39 & 11:58, and arrive at Werribee Station at 12:38 & 12: 58 (10 minute walk to ground)
Weather: ****ing hot (max 36C)
The Age:
Players to watch
Ben McKay: The key defender has played just one senior game in three seasons at Arden St but looks ready to cement a regular spot after bulking up noticeably this pre-season. A sound JLT campaign would guarantee him a round-one berth with Scott Thompson (suspension) and Majak Daw (pelvis/hips) already ruled out and Robbie Tarrant (AC joint) in serious doubt.
Nick Larkey: Jarrad Waite's retirement leaves a vacancy on North's forward line alongside Ben Brown that Larkey, 198cm, will be anxious to fill. The 20-year-old was the VFL's leading goalkicker in 2018 but needs to show he can have a similar impact in the AFL.
Tarryn Thomas: The Roos' first pick in last year's NAB AFL Draft at No.8 overall, Thomas has made solid progress in his first pre-season, showcasing his class and aggression in match simulation. The competition for places in North's first-round team will be fierce, but a strong JLT series could edge the Tasmanian into the senior 22.
What's new
The Kangaroos could field five freshly recycled players in their opening clash against Fremantle, with Jared Polec, Jasper Pittard (both Port Adelaide), Aaron Hall (Gold Coast), Dom Tyson (Melbourne) and Tom Campbell (Western Bulldogs) all ready to press their claims in the JLT series. Polec, Hall and Tyson appear almost certain round-one selections after impressive pre-seasons, but Pittard (calf) has ground to make up after only recently returning to full training and Campbell needs to show he can play effectively alongside North's No.1 ruckman Todd Goldstein.
Missing
Majak Daw (pelvis/hips), Ben Jacobs (sinusitis) and Will Walker (PCL) remain out indefinitely, while Sam Durdin (finger) faces up to another nine weeks on the sidelines. Vice-captain Robbie Tarrant (AC joint) is pulling out all stops to be fit for round one, but will have to make a speedy recovery from surgery two weeks ago. – Nick Bowen
Top draftee Tarryn Thomas will be one Kanga to keep an eye on. Picture: AFL Photos
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