It’s interesting the different perspective you can have on a game when watching with a long-term view.
Tag: 2020
From The Notebook: Round 7
In today’s Notebook there’s a look at how the Bulldogs beat Essendon’s pressure, Brisbane’s movement around stoppages and all the what ifs in the final stages of Carlton v Port Adelaide.
Round 7 v Richmond: Good theory, bad timing
Against Richmond, in an attempt to rectify recent ball movement woes, the dial was pushed way too far towards attack.
What is wrong with North Melbourne’s ball movement?
Throughout North Melbourne’s last month, the common thread – apart from four losses – has been ball movement. Or to be more accurate, the lack of.
From The Notebook: Round 6
This week on From The Notebook: Collingwood using 'the front of stoppages', Fremantle v St Kilda from both teams' perspectives, and explaining Sydney's tactics.
Round 6 v Essendon: A concealed step forward
It seems to be all the rage this week, so let's start with my pre-game notes on what I’d watch for when North Melbourne faced Essendon at Metricon Stadium...
From The Notebook: Round 5
Round 5's edition of From The Notebook features St Kilda’s use of Jarryn Geary, Essendon laying a foundation and Gold Coast’s scoring from the centre.
Round 5 v Western Bulldogs: Back to square one
How things can change for North Melbourne in the space of three weeks.
From The Notebook: Round 4
It’s an all-positive edition of the Notebook this week, because there are too many of them to ignore.
Round 4 v Hawthorn: Grinding to a halt
Sometimes there’ll be games with plenty happening both on and off the ball. On other occasions – Sunday night for instance – it’s all quite simple.