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I’m not planning to. Puma taking the piss with that one On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

Not sure where this should go, but I reckon it warrants its own thread. We have all seen that all too often when the ball is deep in our backline, our players (either deliberately or not, suspect the former) get sucked into one half of the ground, giving us absolutely NO chance to rebound...

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Just heard a stat mentioned on SEN that is really ordinary. They were talking about Collingwood and apparently since 2020 they had 46 quarters where they kicked a goal or less. Only one team had more such quarters - North had 50. On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

Such a huge issue at the moment - and it's the only line which won't really benefit from anyone returning from injury this season, other than Xerri who probably won't make that much difference. What can we do to address the problem quickly? Adelaide may not have won either if Tex Walker wasn't...

It appears we have a reasonable chance of getting 50% crowds in Victoria this season, but it’s hard to see 75% with Andrews. 25k crowd limit at marvel should allow most or all Melbourne based members to attend you’d think. At least reserved seat holders. But there are only 7 home games in Vic...

You would think Jack's position would be under a cloud. Given the state of the list and the direction, it is possible the new coach will want to go with a young leader. The other option would be to stick with Jack or choose Robbie for a season or two, while a true leader emerges. Would be...

It has been noted in the Herald Sun today, in the main Ladder section that despite some promising kids like Larkey and Simpkin, our list profile suggests we should be contending right now, thus saying that we need more quality kids coming through, given we aren’t playing finals. At first glance...

When was the last time in our list development, have we had such a number of blokes clearly improve and improved rapidly? We've been questioning our player development, and rightly so, but all of a sudden we can see (almost hard to believe) a huge improvement in Larkey, Zurhaar, Simpkin, LDU on...

Radical idea? In AFL terms yes, but it's an idea I would like to at least see discussed. It is obvious as to why, but in summary, we have a terribly compromised draw with the 22 round season, which many have argued couldn't be fixed. We also have a large number of teams that have nothing to play...

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As it turns out, this may have been it [emoji2] Scott recruits Shaw to the club. Not exactly how he planned it would work out, but here at North we at times stumble onto great things by accident. On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

5 indigenous boys were in action yesterday. Jed got injured early. Cameron rolled his ankle badly. Jy knocked Christensen out and copped 2 weeks himself. How the hell did Ahern survive that carnage On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

The demise of tall players across the league is happening at an alarming rate. Richmond’s premiership might have further escalated this already inevitable process. The way Melbourne used Hogan is just another example of where the game is going. Clubs think that unsettling opposition’s backline...

I’m talking about coming out at half time in the match that’s clearly not going our way and finding the way to win. Last Saturday was a good example. Despite a bright start, at half time the game looked lost. The margin wasn’t big at that stage, so I’m not talking about comebacks here - more...

Looking for some help from our overseas based supporters. I'm currently in Europe on business and have no idea how to stream the match? On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

Couldn't find the original "cafe" thread. But had to post this somewhere. In 21 century we have a coffee making stand at Arden Street that doesn't accept cards! And Rooshop EFTPOS machine can't be used as they are separate entities despite being under one roof. FFS, where is Euge when you need him?

Was this the biggest North crowd in a H&A game in recent memory? Would have been 80% North supporters - felt like 35k at least of North people. That 2 minute video before the game about what it means to support North Melbourne was great and it was clearly designed to be shown at this game -...

Given where we are at, we are odds on to remain in 8th spot. Simple math tells us that with our percentage we need to win 2 more games from here than at least one other team currently above us to move up. With just 5 games left, our best bet to avoid an interstate final seems to win at least 4...

Haven't seen it highlighted in the media yet but gee, 7 straight for Werribee and 5 straight for North - this is almost Brisbane territory. Injuries are a factor, no doubt, but to what extent? The morale around the club would be fairly low...

With our percentage, a minimum 16 wins will be required IMO. Can only afford to lose two more. As good as no chance. From here we'll do well to get a home final I reckon. Even that's not guaranteed by any means.

Surprisingly this got very little airing on this board. Unless I missed all of it. It was a strange thing for Brad to say I thought. Whether we train to milk high contact or not, admitting it isn't going to endear us to footy public or the umpiring fraternity. What was he trying to achieve by...

It seems we have learned as a team, that we now possess the newly found extra gear, which we have used only briefly this season, but with devastating effect. We have gone into overdrive in the middle of the third quarter against Adelaide, as well as early in the last quarter against Freo. Those...

Has anybody observed any changes in round 1? It appears to me, we still play very much finals like crash and bash, which looks ok when we win it out of the middle, but doesn't look anywhere near as effective when we move it from the backline. How many coast to coast goals have we kicked? Best we...

Shaping up as one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory. At least 3-4 teams outside of 2015 finals will be thinking they will make it in 2016, based on their recruiting and natural improvement. Who will make way? We like to think we are a chance for the 4, but even being in the 8 will...

As we know, we have been chasing our tale every season under Scott, but if we are serious about a top 4 finish this can't happen this year, especially given a relatively favourable draw at the start, and a tough draw overall. Looking at the fixture, if we are anything less than 4:1 after 5...

A feature by Sandy Roberts coming up on Foxtel tonight on Jimmy Difanti who was a mentor of AFL top coaches since the 1960s. Nobody knew about him, but he wrote all the famous speeches, such as Kennedy's "Don't think, DO". He basically taught the coaches how to be leaders of men. Sometimes...

With all the talk about ageing list and last opportunity for a flag, I had another look at our list age profile. The picture isn't nearly as bad as it's presented by some. If we don't count McMahon who will retire, we have 8 players who will be 30 or more in 2016. That's assuming that Firrito...

Just a few questions: Was that video umpire from WA? Why did he even bother reviewing it when umpires on the ground didn't seem to question it at all? Would that same have happened if it was a West Coast kick? That is all.