Category Archives: Features

Why I hate Essendon

Some hate Hawthorn and their robotic success. Most people hate Collingwood and their rabble army of boguns. I hate Essendon and all that they stand for. Continue reading

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Memo to NMFC board: be bold

Nearly four years ago at Dallas Brooks Hall, James Brayshaw made the boldest statement in North Melbourne’s history. It’s now time Brayshaw made another bold statement. And it needs to happen soon. Continue reading

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Is North relevant?

It’s the theme of the season. Of the last few seasons. The theme throughout North Melbourne’s history: is North Melbourne relevant? Will North Melbourne survive? Continue reading

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JB: My Man

The forthcoming North Melbourne Football Club board elections continue to be played out in the media. It’s fair to say that James Brayshaw has handled it poorly. But he deserves our support. Continue reading

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Slide Show: Old Arden St

Take a close up and personal tour of the old Arden St headquarters of North Melbourne Football Club, due for demolition this week. Even for the most ardent fan, it was an eye-opening experience!

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North vs St Kilda, Rd 21

It’s 10.45 on a Sunday morning and I’m on holiday in Exmouth, a prawning and tourist town next to the Ningaloo Reef in WA. There seem to be more emus than people in town today – it’s probably because the … Continue reading

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North’s Heartland

First, brunch with Lady Shinboner (Grigons & Orr – good choice). Then, footy at the Limerick Castle. The Limerick is vintage North Melbourne. Just a few minutes walk from the gentrified island of Errol St, it takes me to an … Continue reading

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