Today’s post will juggle between three different tasks, covering small and big picture items.
The different use of uncontested marks: The Notebook, Round 23
Two of this season’s three highest mark tallies by a team in a game have happened in the last fortnight.
Records and handballs: Round 23, 2025 v Richmond
Thankfully, North Melbourne’s last game in Hobart for 2025 went much better than their last game in Hobart for 2024.
Houston’s role, Cameron’s focus, Carlton’s path: The Notebook, Round 22
It’s a bumper three topic edition of The Notebook for Round 22.
Domino effect: Round 22, 2025 v GWS
Today’s post will zoom out a little bit and talk about a big picture aspect of open play.
A Melbourne list and style assessment: The Notebook, Round 21
In comes a list and style overview of Melbourne’s on-field prospects for this week's Notebook.
Individuals, progress, and proactive v reactive: Round 21, 2025 v St Kilda
Today’s post is going to be in the jump around format, bouncing from topic to topic.
Hawthorn’s shift, St Kilda’s list management approach: The Notebook, Round 20
Unlock with PatreonFinals Dossiers return, and September Shinboner plans
We’re getting to that time of year where it all ramps up for the finals.
Repeating the cycle: Round 20, 2025 v Geelong
North Melbourne’s final losing margin of 101 points at Marvel Stadium was entirely dictated by Geelong.