Other 'North Melbournes'?

[hsquid]

I was watching something about the IPL and one of the teams was described as flying below the radar, being very practical, having a small group of dedicated supporters but with substantial achievements. I couldn't help but make the comparison to my beloved NMFC. So who are the other 'North Melbournes' in world sport? I want some clubs to support.

Characteristics:
- Not a 'big' club financially, supporter base or we-are-the-centre-of-the-universe arrogance-level.
- Unfavoured by the league authorities/persecution mentality
- Overachieving relative to financial size
- Shinboner spirit
- Nice-guy leadership and no-dickheads policy
- Neither feral nor snobby supporter demographic
- Straight-taking, open media profile
- other characteristics?
[Note, two of these don't apply to Pagan era]

Optional:
- Blue and White
- Sack Scotts
- Two weeks
- No cafe
- Stern Look

 

[see see]

Leicester in the EPL. What they did a couple of years ago was downright freakish and will likely never be replicated again, particularly in a league that doesn't have equalization measures such as salary caps and drafts.

 

[Orange Peanut]

Woodson gave some pretty compelling reasons for the Steelers in NFL a few years back.

 

[Orange Peanut]

Leicester in the EPL. What they did a couple of years ago was downright freakish and will likely never be replicated again, particularly in a league that doesn't have equalization measures such as salary caps and drafts.

Funny, I was about to say Everton but right now you might be closer.

 

[year of the roo]

Melbourne storm. Although are possibly in danger of becoming 'big'.

 

[Gasometer]

Wuhngu.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Funny, I was about to say Everton but right now you might be closer.

Yea, I would have said pre-Olympic stadium West Ham, but Leicester seems more appropriate.

 

[Kanga Glory]

North Melbourne football club after back to back premierships in 2020 and 2021.

That’s the plan

 

[andana]

Island national soccer team.

 

[gokangas]

North Melbourne football club after back to back premierships in 2020 and 2021.

That’s the plan

I'm in!

 

[Woodson]

Woodson gave some pretty compelling reasons for the Steelers in NFL a few years back.

Still applies today...

hsquid (FYI, consider adding barren history until the '70's)
One of the clubs most celebrated player-champion/ HOFer (future) settled outta court for sexual conduct.
Both fell at the last hurdle at their most recent crack at the big dance (both on the road)
2018.. Hoping this YEAR BOTH BREAK their championship drought..

 

[Groucho]

I don't follow the NBA but my son says that his team ,the Timberwolves, are definitely the North of that comp.

 

[Orange Peanut]

I don't follow the NBA but my son says that his team ,the Timberwolves, are definitely the North of that comp.

The Timberwolves should of gone to the Gold Coast.

 

[muttley45]

I follow (pretty loosely) the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL, they haven't done much since a Superbowl win in 2006, but they have the best team colours in the business, Royal Blue and White, (and a Quarterback named Luck)

 

[DunderHead]

I dont know much about NFL but i always thought Greenbay was a good comparison.

 

[Colbys Boots]

I dont know much about NFL but i always thought Greenbay was a good comparison.

Yes, the only community owned club in a league full of franchises owned by billionaires.

 

[Egga]

Rocky Balboa

 

[marklovesbeer]

I follow (pretty loosely) the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL, they haven't done much since a Superbowl win in 2006, but they have the best team colours in the business, Royal Blue and White, (and a Quarterback named Luck)

 

[Gorman2Geister]

Renault in F1. Pretty successful team overall, innovators (e.g. turbos in the 80's) and punches above its weight. When they were smashing it with Alonso and Fisi the media tears were delicious given the barracking for Ferarri, McLaren et. al.

 

[Mav]

Adelaide United

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

Oakland As

 

[shinboner magic]

Think Everton who are always just below the big 6 and occasionally inside the top 6- on a fraction of the money.

 

[presidentfirrito]

I don't follow the NBA but my son says that his team ,the Timberwolves, are definitely the North of that comp.

Fair call. A few nba teams could be compared, Utah & Indiana.
My one though is New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets (apart from the hype when relocated to Brooklyn).
Not popular, second to the 'big' Knicks.
Jerseys quite industrial/working class I guess.
When they were good, with star Jason Kidd they still were much less glamorous than other clubs. Kidd also got in trouble for abusing his wife I think.

Brooklyn brought in a bunch of veterans and thinking they'd compete for the title. Didn't work. Rebuilding now.

 

[tazaa]

North is more Southampton IMO in the EPL

 

[DarwinRoo]

I’m pretty sure we’ve had some success so inserting a s**t, never won a ******* thing team in here is not going to cut it.

So the Jazz, Nets and Wolves can all piss off.