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[Heaps of fun]

Matthew Parker blots his copy book from the back half, turning it over by foot - lead out to 48

The ex-Saint?

 

[Merlin007]

The ex-Saint?

Don’t think so - the saint Parker was a full on Tatts man from memory. This Parker is listed on last weeks sheet as old scotch

 

[king of the road]

Thanks Merlin007.

I suspect the manner in which that game played out could be a portent of things to come.

Good endeavour. A few good moments here n there. With them early, but then intent and skills drop off and they pull away to a reasonable win... I hope not - but that seems a fair chance.

 

[Merlin007]

Thanks Merlin007.

I suspect the manner in which that game played out could be a portent of things to come.

Good endeavour. A few good moments here n there. With them early, but then intent and skills drop off and they pull away to a reasonable win... I hope not - but that seems a fair chance.

That's a fair summary of the VFL game. Major weaknesses - poor forward entries giving the forwards little chance; numbers at the contest when the ball breaks down in transition; turnovers, often unforced

 

[nicko74]

Garner limping

 

[the Ziebull]

Dogs by 48. Xerri very good; also garner but didn’t see much of him in the last and he has a limp as they shake hands. Atu played lock down on Wallis, so less run this week but Wallis didn’t do much, so that’s a win. Tyson racked it up, kicked a couple so that was solid but Lin Jong still the best midfielder on the ground. Best game I’ve see. From McGinness- busy and had an impact. Spicer can’t field kick to save himself at the minute so there is a LOT of work to do there. Ford industrious and wins his share of contested ball. Will walker quiet - I know he has his supporters, but I don’t see it. Paddy walker doesn’t stand out except for the kick ins; Menadue solid. For the vfl boys, Harry jones, Byrne and matthew walker

How’d garner look?

 

[Merlin007]

The ex-Saint?

Sorry, that should have been Mathew walker, not Parker, my bad

 

[Merlin007]

How’d garner look?

Good, but limping at the end

 

[Snake_Baker]

They actually played him in his correct position?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Really surprised to hear about W Walker blowing hard. He is a very natural strong runner.

 

[LB2Snake]

Should of been picked today

Tipping he’ll get his chance.

 

[the Ziebull]

Can someone remind me when/where our vfl practice Match is next week


Also apparently garner just got a cork so all good there

 

[shinboner magic]

Garner and Xerri must both come in.

 

[nelroo]

Garner and Xerri must both come in.

Garner, Atu and Xerri as a minimum

 

[Mr north man]

Garner, Atu and Xerri as a minimum

As long as the kids are not dropped but I expect them to drop a Lazaro Mahoney keep Hall Turner Atley in the side for the BS excuse Team Balence

 

[RossHenshaw]

Garner, Atu and Xerri as a minimum

Curtis Taylor ? Should be right by next game surely

 

[nelroo]

Curtis Taylor ? Should be right by next game surely

McDonald and Taylor yes hopefully fit

 

[giantroo]

VFL: Match Report (Practice match v Footscray)

North recruit Atu Bosenavulagi has put his hand up for a senior call-up, following a string of impressive performances at VFL level.

www.nmfc.com.au

VFL: Match Report (Practice match v Footscray)
North recruit Atu Bosenavulagi has put his hand up for a senior call-up, following a string of impressive performances at VFL level.

By Dan Woods - North Media -

North recruit Atu Bosenavulagi has put his hand up for a senior call-up, following a string of impressive performances at VFL level.

Playing in Friday’s practice match against Footscray, Bosenavulagi blanketed AFL-listed Bulldog Mitch Wallis for much of the game.

Arriving at North as a forward, the former Magpie has spent the pre-season learning to play in defence, and VFL coach Leigh Adams believes it’s paying dividends.

“Atu is knocking on the door for a senior call-up, that’s for sure,” Adams told North Media.
“He struggled a bit early between finding that balance of getting the footy and defending, but he’s figuring that out really quickly.

“Last week he played on a couple of really nippy forwards and did a great job, then this week he did a great job locking down a very good player in Wallis.”

Dom Tyson was another to impress in a physical and heated contest, as the midfielder bounced back from his AFL omission.

Tyson was a constant scoring threat from midfield as he kicked three goals for the game, slotting straight back in as an on-field leader for the young side.

“(Tyson) played in a really quick game against Port Adelaide, and after not playing for a while he struggled a bit,” Adams said.

“He came into our side and played a really decent game of footy ... he’ll get some confidence out of that, and I think that’s what he needs.”

Following the 38-point loss to the Dogs, North are still winless this pre-season, however there are plenty of positive signs to enjoy as the season approaches.

“We’re still a relatively young team, so we just need to keep understanding when we need to take the game on and when we need to defend for our lives,” Adams said.

“Our blokes still need to learn when to grit through the tough times, and when the game isn’t on our terms it isn’t about us scoring, it’s about stopping the opposition from scoring.

“We ran out of legs in the second half … we’ll get better at it.”

The tough, physical nature of the game saw a number of North players receive treatment over the course of the match, however Adams says it doesn’t look like there are any lingering issues to any key players.

Tom Campbell, Tristan Xerri, Connor Menadue and Taylor Garner were all forced from the ground at different times, but all returned.

“TC (Tom Campbell), took a little bit more time because he had a concussion test, but he passed it well so came back on and played well,” Adams said.

“Both 'Garns' (Taylor Garner) and 'X' (Tristan Xerri) copped corks but they both seem to be OK.

“'Menners' (Connor Menadue) copped a big hit, but that looks like it was more his shoulder and he played out the game.

“A big positive to come out of the game is no new injuries. Hopefully the AFL boys can stay injury free and we can start to get a few back.”

 

[hellas_johnny]

Do we know when next week's game is?

 

[sachx]

Do we know when next week's game is?

No but Heidelberg> south Melbourne


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[shinboner magic]

No but Heidelberg> south Melbourne


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Eggs on toast you mean

 

[hellas_johnny]

No but Heidelberg> south Melbourne


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Knocked out of the cup yesterday vs 3rd div team wouldn't be too pleased with that.

 

[the Ziebull]

Do we know when next week's game is?

giantroo

 

[giantroo]

giantroo

SUNDAY APRIL 11

North Melbourne vs Port Melbourne at Arden St 10am

 

[the Ziebull]

SUNDAY APRIL 11

North Melbourne vs Port Melbourne at Arden St 10am

Lovely cheers