Out of all the moves North Melbourne has made during the Trade Period, Aaron Hall intrigues me the most.

What this post is all about is to outline where North Melbourne’s list is at as we prepare for Trade Eon from October 5.

A round-by-round prediction for North Melbourne's 2018 Brownlow Medal night.

Paul Ahern’s first eight AFL games have been remarkable considering the circumstances. Drafted in 2014 at pick seven, all of 2015 in the NEAFL, two knee reconstructions in 2016, all of 2017 dedicated to rehab, and then a VFL apprenticeship in 2018. It meant Ahern made his debut at 21 years of age during his … Continue reading Paul Ahern, delayed debuts, and North Melbourne’s list strategy →

The last three weeks has reignited a couple of questions I've been pondering for some time.

A lot has changed in 12 matches.

With a 5-4 record and nine of the remaining 13 matches against teams outside the top eight, it may be time to reassess what North is capable of in 2018.

A centre bounce plan carried out to perfection by Todd Goldstein and North's midfielders in the first quarter against Hawthorn.

11 wins from the last 13 matches at Blundstone Arena qualifies the ground for fortress status; it’s not an exaggeration to say it’s where North has played best in recent years.

Winning and losing streaks change expectations while affecting teams and people in different ways.