32 minutes and 54 seconds into the last quarter, Cam Zurhaar puts North Melbourne in front for the first time.
A quarter of complete submission: Round 10, 2026 v Adelaide
There can only be one topic of discussion for today’s post.
Small margins in a tactical battle: Round 9, 2026 v Sydney
Saturday at Marvel Stadium was an absorbing tactical battle.
A topsy-turvy trip down the highway: Round 8, 2026 v Geelong
North Melbourne’s 49-point loss to Geelong on Saturday functions as a fascinating litmus test.
Forward half pressure, back half transition: Round 7, 2026 v GWS
The original title for today’s piece was going to be something along the lines of ‘single issue game’.
The end of Part 1: Round 6, 2026 v Richmond
If we are to divide North Melbourne’s 2026 into sections...
Transition & lapses: Round 5, 2026 v Brisbane
If North Melbourne are lucky, they won’t have another game this year with the conditions they faced on Saturday.
An unexpected comeback: Round 4, 2026 v Carlton
Winning comebacks of any variety have been in rare supply for North Melbourne, particularly in Melbourne.
A streak-busting win: Round 3, 2026 v Essendon
In my head, a streak-busting win over Essendon arrived in more glorious fashion.
Playing on the opposition’s terms: Round 2, 2026 v West Coast
There are an ungodly number of topics to get to today. Let’s try our best to hit all of them.