Sunday evening marked the first time North had played an opponent twice at the same venue under David Noble, making it another important step in the process of learning about the team.
Category: 2021
From The Notebook: Round 15
A two-topic Notebook this week. First it’s all about Brisbane’s forward spacing, and then a dive into what’s changed at Richmond over the last month.
Round 15 v Gold Coast: A deserved win and reward for effort
A much deserved win is just reward for the constant improvement we’re seeing from North Melbourne week on week.
Round 14 v Brisbane: Luke McDonald, a winger’s role, and flexibility
Luke McDonald's return to action was interestingly marked by a new role on the wing. David Noble's post-match comments on it revealed some fascinating possibilities.
From The Notebook: Round 13
For how the round looked on paper leading in, it turned out to be quite entertaining in reality. A draw, two more games decided by a kick, Nathan Buckley’s Collingwood farewell and a ripper in Adelaide which kicked things all off.
Round 13 v GWS: Steps forward, points lost
A largely uneventful afternoon at Hobart, only featuring North Melbourne jumping out to a five-goal lead at three quarter time, getting reeled back in, plenty of notable talking points from siren to siren and it all ending with North’s first draw since Round 16, 2009 ... actually, maybe there's a fair bit to talk about.
From The Notebook: Round 12
Instead of the usual team focus in the Notebook, today's edition will be all about some individual player analysis.
Halfway through ‘Season 1’, what have North Melbourne learned
At the halfway point of North Melbourne's season, it feels like a natural time to reset and reflect on what we've learned so far.
From The Notebook: Round 11
The halfway point of the season! It's a large edition of the Notebook to mark the milestone, with a number of topics covered.
Round 11 v St Kilda: The halfway point
For the game which marked the halfway point of 2021, a focus on three topics – Bailey Scott’s role, Tom Campbell v Tristan Xerri, and what the forward setup could (or should) look like down the road.