A two-topic Notebook this week covers an in-game change up, and an individual player focus.
Author: theshinboner
Could have, should have … not quite: Round 9, 2025 v Brisbane
A nine-point loss. Arguably could have won. A three-point loss. Arguably should have won. A draw. Definitely should have won.
A centre bounce set up: The Notebook, Round 8
The original plan for this week’s Notebook was to write about a couple of different topics, as per usual.
Cautious optimism: Round 8, 2025 v Essendon
Of course losing a game by three points isn’t something to celebrate. However...
Midfielders in tandem, midfielders progressing: The Notebook, Round 7
A fun Notebook this week, if I do say so myself. It’s a two-topic post for Round 7.
Defensive improvements in a unique game: Round 7, 2025 v Port Adelaide
North Melbourne rolled into Adelaide Oval with a new-look backline, changing four of their starting seven.
Veterans, offence, and scoring: The Notebook, Round 6
It’s a varied palate for Round 6’s Notebook.
Rock Bottom (defensively): Round 6, 2025 v Carlton
Sometimes it’s hard figuring out where to start for good reasons.
Checking in on the 0-5 teams: The Notebook, Round 5
There are two winless teams remaining in the league, with both taking slightly different routes to get here.
The good and the bad: Round 5, 2025 v Gold Coast
There are a lot of videos in today’s post.