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Leading by 54 points at three-quarter time, the Kangaroos appeared to be on course for a percentage-boosting win but the Crows slammed on seven unanswered goals to cut the deficit to less than two straight kicks with 37 seconds left in the contest.

However it was too little too late as the Roos held on for a 12.12 (84) to 11.9 (75) victory.

It was North's fourth triumph of the season while Adelaide has just one win to its name after eight matches.

Kangaroos big man Todd Goldstein was dominant in the ruck with 41 hit-outs while skipper Brent Harvey (24 possessions, three goals), Andrew Swallow (29, two goals) and Daniel Wells (25) were also influential.

Brady Rawlings racked up a game-high 37 disposals from half-back while Michael Firrito also won plenty of the football.

For the Crows, skipper Simon Goodwin (27) tried hard all night while Tony Armstrong (25) was a busy contributor.

NORTH MELBOURNE: 4.3, 8.6, 12.11, 12.12 (84)
ADELAIDE: 2.3, 2.4, 4.5, 11.9 (75)
GOALS: North Melbourne: Harvey 3, Harding 2, Swallow 2, Edwards 2, Wells, Goldstein, Thomas

Adelaide: Walker 3, Porplyzia 2, Stevens, McLeod, Petrenko, Cook, Vince, Tippett
BEST: North Melbourne: Goldstein, Harvey, Swallow, Wells, Rawlings, Firrito
Adelaide: Goodwin, Armstrong, Bock, McLeod, Edwards
INJURIES: North Melbourne: Hale (back spasms)
Adelaide: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: North Melboune: Hamish McIntosh replaced in selected side by Leigh Harding
UMPIRES: Nicholls, Jeffery, Keating
CROWD: 16,479 at Etihad Stadium

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Anthony out for three months

May 11th 2010 06:00

NORTH MELBOURNE has been dealt a major blow with midfielder Liam Anthony ruled out for three months after scans revealed he would require a full shoulder reconstruction.

The 22-year-old injured his left shoulder when he landed heavily after being crunched by Collingwood forward Travis Cloke in a marking contest during third quarter of the Kangaroos' 66-point loss at the MCG last Saturday night.

Anthony will undergo surgery on Wednesday.

Since making his debut in round 13 last year, Anthony has proven himself to be a prolific ball-winner.

He averaged 25.6 possessions in ten appearances in 2009 and begun this season in impressive fashion, averaging 23 disposals in seven games.

Meanwhile, Roos youngster Ben Ross will undergo two operations - one on his pubic bone - and another on his hip - to repair an ongoing groin complaint.

It is unknown how long Ross will be sidelined.

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Roos too good for Dees

May 1st 2010 08:02

NORTH MELBOURNE has ended Melbourne's three-match winning streak with a 26-point win at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Kangaroos led by 46 points at the five-minute mark of the third term but the Demons lifted their rating and slammed on the last six goals of the quarter to reduce the deficit to just 14 points at the final change.

But any hopes the Dees had of pulling off a come-from-behind win were quickly snuffed out by the Roos with a Liam Anthony goal in the opening 30 seconds of the final stanza followed by a David Hale major just four minutes later.

North's 15.14 (104) to 12.6 (78) victory was their seventh straight over Melbourne.

Brady Rawlings racked up a team-high 25 possessions while Daniel Wells (24) and Leigh Adams (23) were also influential in the middle.

Hale and youngster Sam Wright booted three goals apiece.

For the Demons, Brad Green booted four goals while Jack Grimes (33 possessions) and Cameron Bruce (32) tried hard all day.

NORTH MELBOURNE: 3.3, 8.7, 10.12, 15.14 (104 )
MELBOURNE: 2.1, 3.3, 9.4, 12.6 (78)
GOALS: North Melbourne: Hale 3, Wright 3, Anthony 2, Wells 2, Swallow, Goldstein, Harvey, McIntosh, Warren
Melbourne: Green 4, Petterd 2, Dunn, Bate, Trengove, Sylvia, Jamar, Bartram
BEST: North Melbourne: Rawlings, Wells, Adams, Firrito, Anthony, Swallow,
Melbourne: Green, Grimes, Bruce, McDonald, Jones, Dunn
INJURIES: North Melbourne: Hansen (broken nose)
Melbourne: Frawley (concussion), Petterd (dislocated shoulder)
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Jordie McKenzie replaced by Jared Rivers in Melbourne's selected side
UMPIRES: Donlon, Margetts, Keating
CROWD: 26,763 at Etihad Stadium

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Ankle injury sidelines Campbell

April 13th 2010 05:41

NORTH MELBOURNE small forward Matt Campbell will be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury.

Campbell suffered the injury while playing for the Kangaroos' VFL affiliate North Ballarat against Coburg on Sunday.

"A Coburg player fell across my leg so I had his full weight bearing down on it as it rolled," Campbell said.

"It happened at the first centre bounce of the second quarter, I got onto a loose ball going forward and changed direction as that player tackled me."

"We both went to ground and I felt my ankle go numb underneath me. I thought I had just copped a bad knock on it until I tried to put weight on it … that's when it collapsed."

The 22-year-old will spend the next two to three weeks before being able to resume running.

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Bastinac earns nomination

April 13th 2010 01:12

NORTH MELBOURNE youngster Ryan Bastinac has been rewarded for his performance in the Kangaroos' 25-point win over West Coast at Etihad Stadium on Saturday with the round three nomination for the NAB Rising Star award.

While limiting the influence of key Eagles midfielders Daniel Kerr and Matt Priddis, the 18-year-old racked up 24 possessions of his own including six inside-50s, four clearances and three tackles.

Bastinac was also among North's best on debut in round one against Port Adelaide with 23 touches and has played all three matches this season.

"Ryan had an outstanding pre-season and he has carried that form through the opening rounds," Roos coach Brad Scott said.

"We expect big things from Ryan in the future and his performance on Saturday against Daniel Kerr was just one small example of what he's capable of."

Hailing from the Narre Warren Football Club and the Dandenong Stingrays in the TAC Cup, Bastinac was taken by North Melbourne with pick 21 in last year's national draft.

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Roos bounce back

April 10th 2010 08:13

NORTH MELBOURNE has bounced back from last weekend's humiliating 104-point loss to St Kilda with a 25-point victory over West Coast at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Roos' 17.14 (116) to 13.13 (91) triumph was their first under new coach Brad Scott and made it the fifth consecutive time they had won the week after suffering a loss by 100 points or more.

It was a disappointing performance from the Eagles who continually turned the football over and also let themselves down with their kicking for goal in the final stanza, booting a wasteful 1.7.

West Coast is now winless after the opening three rounds for the first time since 1987.

Kangaroos skipper Brent Harvey - who mananged just five disposals against the Saints - was instrumental in the win with a career-best 44 possessions, 11 marks and one goal.

Harvey also came close to kicking the goal of the year in the final term but his shot on goal after a seven-bounce dash hit the post.

Daniel Wells showed his class with 33 quality touches, Liam Anthony racked up 27 disposals and booted three goals while youngster Ryan Bastinac kept Eagles star Daniel Kerr to just three possessions in fhe first half.

Matt Priddis was West Coast's most influential midfielder with 36 possessions and 13 clearances, Mark LeCras kicked five goals while Dean Cox played his best game of the season, managing 16 touches, 27 hit-outs and one goal.

NORTH MELBOURNE: 6.1, 10.6, 15.11, 17.14 (116)
WEST COAST: 6.5, 7.5, 12.6, 13.13 (91)
GOALS: North Melbourne: Hale 3, Anthony 3, Warren 2, Edwards 2, Thomas 2, McIntosh, Ziebell, Urquhart, Wright, Harvey
West Coast: LeCras 5, Kennedy 2, Hansen, Brown, Ebert, Cox, Rosa, Naitanui
BEST: North Melbourne: Harvey, Wells, Anthony, Bastinac, Swallow, Ziebell Rawlings
West Coast: Priddis, LeCras, Rosa, Jones, Cox LeCras
INJURIES: North Melbourne: Nil
West Coast: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: McLaren, Findlay, Pannell
CROWD: 18,394 at Etihad Stadium

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Petrie to undergo surgery

March 25th 2010 08:10

NORTH MELBOURNE vice-captain Drew Petrie will undergo surgery next week after breaking a bone in his foot at training on Tuesday.

Petrie will have a screw inserted into the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

The 27-year-old, who was set to sidelined for the first two weeks of the season due to suspension, is expected to miss six weeks.

Kangaroos coach Brad Scott said his side had the depth in its attack to cover the loss of Petrie.

"I'm very confident we've got enough talent up there, there's no doubt about that," Scott said.

"The loss of Drew will hurt us from round three until he's available again but … we think we've got a very flexible forward line."

"We can go quite tall or quite small and we've got the Aaron Edwards (and) Corey Jones types who are in between. We've got a lot of options."

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Petrie suffers unlucky break

March 24th 2010 02:11

STAR North Melbourne utility Drew Petrie is set to have his start to the season delayed even more after fracturing his foot at training on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old, who will miss the first two games of the home-and-away season through suspension, fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

He will see a specialist this week to determine how long he will be sidelined.

Petrie said the injury occurred when he changed direction as he was running.

"I thought I stepped on a sprinkler head on the oval but that was actually when the bone broke," Petrie told the club's official website.

"The instant pain was really sharp but then it went away."

Despite the injury, Petrie is optimistic about being able to make a major contribution in 2010.

"It's not as if I have injured my knee and will be out for a year, so it means I'll still get to play a large chunk of the season," he said.

"I've never been injured like this before so it's really different for me. I'm disappointed and it hasn't really sunk in yet."

"I was due to miss the first two games of the season through suspension anyway but it'll hurt not being able to play straight after that."

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Lower out for up to eight weeks

March 9th 2010 01:51

NORTH MELBOURNE midfielder Ed Lower will miss up to eight weeks after sustaining a fractured fibula during the Kangaroos' 40-point NAB Challenge win over Hawthorn on Saturday.

The 22-year-old, who will return home to Adelaide for several days, is hopeful of an early return.

"If I do everything that’s required, I should be right for a return close to or just after round 2," Lower told kangaroos.com.au

"I’ll stay with my parents until next week because while I’m in a moon-boot, there’s not much else I can do."

"Once I get out of the moon-boot in 4 weeks time, we can really ramp up the rehabilitation process with circuit training and some swimming."

Lower said he suffered the injury in a tackle.

"I was tackling a Hawthorn player and as I swung around my lower leg collided with someone’s knee. It just felt like I got kicked in the ankle but then it got progressively worse of the next few minutes and then I knew something was wrong," he said.

"Doctor Con narrowed it down to a few scenarios and I was supposed to go straight to the Epworth Hospital for scans but we couldn’t get through to the city from Ballarat due to the storms. I basically had to wait until the Sunday to find out that there was a fracture there."

"I’ve never broken anything in footy before so it’s pretty frustrating for me because I was planning to have a pretty big year and everything was going so well up until this point."

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Roos thump Hawks

March 6th 2010 07:44

NORTH MELBOURNE has thumped Hawthorn to the tune of 40 points in wet conditions at North Ballarat Oval on Saturday.

The Kangaroos kept the Hawks goalless in the first half and went into the main break with a commanding 43-point lead before recording a 12.11 (83) to 6.7 (43) victory.

The loss was made worse for Hawthorn with ruckman Simon Taylor suffering an ankle injury in the second term while midfielder Brad Sewell injured his shoulder.

Taylor's absence for an extended period would be a massive blow for the Hawks given that Robert Campbell retired at the end of last season and young ruckman Max Bailey won't play in 2010 after undergoing his third knee reconstruction.

Roos wingman Daniel Wells starred in his return from osteitis pubis with three goals while youngsters Ryan Bastinac and Jack Ziebell impressed in the middle.

For Hawthorn, Lance Franklin kicked three goals while Garry Moss and skipper Sam Mitchell battled valiantly.

NORTH MELBOURNE 3.2, 7.4, 9.8, 12.11 (83)
HAWTHORN 0.2, 0.2, 4.4, 6.7 (43)
GOALS: North Melbourne: Wells 3, Smith 2, Hale 2, Urquhart 2, Ross, Jones, Campbell
Hawthorn: Franklin 3, Peterson, Hooper, Renouf

The NAB Challenge match between Geelong and Brisbane at Visy Park was cancelled due to heavy rain and lightening. The Lions plan to ask the AFL for permission to play a practice match a week before the start of the home-and-away season.

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Ziebell signs new deal with Kangaroos

February 24th 2010 23:43

NORTH MELBOURNE young gun Jack Ziebell has signed a new three-year with the Kangaroos which will see him remain at the club until at least the end of 2013.

The 18-year-old, who was taken with pick nine in the 2008 national draft, managed 10 appearances in 2009 and was one of the favourites for the NAB Rising Star Award before his season came to an abrupt end when he broke his leg against Adelaide in round 12.

Ziebell said the decision to remain at Arden St was an easy one to make.

"There was really no question in my mind. North Melbourne is where I want to play my football," Ziebell told Kangaroos.com.au.

"The club has taken significant steps on and off the field and the group we have at the club is amazingly talented and I want us all to stick together because I believe we could be heading toward something pretty special in the near future."

"I don't have to think about it now and I can just get on with playing well for the club and our supporters."

North's list and strategy manager Cameron Joyce said Ziebell's decision showed the club was on the right track.

"Jack's commitment should resonate strongly among our young group and all our players should be delighted that he's chosen to extend his agreement," Joyce said.

"The future of this club was already looking bright but this latest development has just pushed it to the next level."

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Roos upset Cats

February 21st 2010 08:14

NEW North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has enjoyed a winning start to his coaching career with the Kangaroos recording an upset 14-point win over Geelong in the first round of the NAB Cup at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The Roos led by 46 points in the third term but had to withstand a spirited fight-back from the Cats, eventually prevailing 2.11.11 (95) to 2.10.3 (81).

North will now face the winner of the clash between Fremantle and Melbourne in a NAB Cup quarter-final at Etihad Stadium next Sunday while Geelong will play Richmond in a bushfire benefit game in the Victorian country town of Yea.

Liam Anthony racked up a game-high 38 possessions while Sam Wright (24), Matt Campbell (21), Levi Greenwood (19), Jack Ziebell (18) were impressive.

Ben Warren was influential with four goals, including a super goal while Drew Petrie and Leigh Harding chipped in with two majors apiece.

For the Cats, Corey Enright was busy in defence with 34 disposals, Cameron Ling (27), Gary Ablett (25), Joel Selwood (23) and James Bartel (19) were prolific in the middle while Cameron Mooney booted three majors.

Mitch Duncan showed he is a player of the future with 14 possessions and two classy goals while defender Josh Hunt collected 17 disposals in his first match after rupturing his ACL in last year's NAB Cup grand final.

After a scrappy opening the Kangaroos got the first goal of the match through Warren at the eight-minute mark before Mooney managed a quick reply.

Tom Hawkins then exerted his influence on the contest, slotting home a major before kicking a super goal to give the Cats a handy early break.

Warren’s second in the final minute of the opening stanza reduced Geelong’s advantage to just eight points at quarter-time.

Bartel kicked the first goal of the second term before North took control of the contest.

They suffocated the Cats with immense pressure, dominated the clearances, won the inside 50 count 13-5 and booted five of the last six goals of the first half to go into the main break with an 18-point buffer.

The Roos got off to a dream start in the third quarter with a 50m penalty against Andrew Mackie for encroaching on the mark resulting in a nine-pointer to Warren before regular goals from Petrie, Warren and Leigh Harding saw the margin blow out to 46 points at the 14-minute mark.

It appeared to be a matter of how far for the Kangaroos but the Cats' star midfielders lifted their rating.

Geelong moved the football quickly through the middle of the ground and hit back with six unanswered goals, including a super goal from Selwood to close to within eight points at the final change.

When Steve Johnson snapped truly from an acute angle at the three-minute mark of the final stanza the deficit was just one point.

The Cats looked set to overrun North but they steadied through Todd Goldstein who goaled on the run before Petrie received a downfield free kick and made no mistake from 15m out to seal an impressive win for the Roos.

GEELONG: 1.2.1, 1.4.2, 2.9.2, 2.10.3 (81)
NORTH MELBOURNE: 0.2.2, 1.6.8, 2.9.10, 2.11.11 (95)
SUPERGOALS: Geelong: Hawkins, Selwood
North Melbourne: Campbell, Warren
GOALS: Geelong: Mooney 3, Duncan 2, Hawkins, Bartel, Podsiadly, Varcoe, Johnson
North Melbourne: Warren 3, Harding 2, Petrie 2, Swallow, Jones, Adams, Goldstein
BEST: Geelong: Enright, Selwood, Bartel, Ablett, Ling, Kelly, Mooney
North Melbourne: Anthony, Warren, Ziebell, Campbell, Petrie, Greenwood
INJURIES: Geelong: Nil
North Melbourne: Petrie (corked thigh)
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: McBurney, Wenn, McKenzie, Ryan
CROWD: 12,989 at Etihad Stadium

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Kangaroos complete coaching panel

November 6th 2009 05:14

NORTH MELBOURNE has completed its coaching panel for 2010 with the appointments of former Collingwood utility Shane Watson and dual Wangaratta Rovers premiership coach Jason Lappin.

Watson, who played 141 matches for Collingwood, has been coach of TAC Cup side the Eastern Ranges for the past three years.

He will be in charge of the Kangaroos' backline.

Lappin - the older brother of Carlton assistant coach Matthew - has spent the last eight years with the Rovers after his AFL career was ruined by injury.

The 35-year-old will be the club's development coach.

The pair join Darren Crocker (senior assistant/midfield), Brett Allison (forwards), Glenn Archer (specialist) and John Lamont (development) on Brad Scott's staff.

"Both appointments are very much in line with our philosophy to create the best learning and development environment in the AFL," Scott said.

"Shane comes very highly regarded and has a tremendous ability to coach young players."

"Jason was extremely impressive throughout the interview process and he brings an intimate knowledge of AFL footy through his experience at the Western Bulldogs. [He] brings a terrific mix to our football club."

Watson said he was looking forward to working with Archer who will help develop North's young defenders.

"Brad's obviously kicking off his AFL senior coaching career (and has some) great North Melbourne people there as well," Watson said.

"With what Glenn's (Archer) done in football, he's got that instant respect already. It will be great working alongside him to help develop that backline."

Lappin said it was the perfect time to join the club.

"With the draft picks they've got, the young list, the young coaching group and new facility, it's a good time to be at the club and a good opportunity for me to cut my teeth," Lappin said.

The Kangaroos will name their director of sports science and announce a number of other football department appointments in the coming weeks.

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Archer to return to North

October 21st 2009 01:48

FORMER North Melbourne dual premiership player Glenn Archer will return to the club as a part-time assistant coach.

The Shinbonber of the Century, who retired two years ago after a stellar 311-game career, will work closely with former teammate Brett Allison with the backline their main priority.

Kangaroos football operations manager Donald McDonald said the club was 'thrilled' that Archer was coming back to Arden St.

"If a little bit of Glen Archer can be instilled into members of our playing list the rewards will be plentiful for this club," McDonald said.

Meanwhile, the Roos have also appointed Jon Haines as their player development manager.

Haines joins the club after being the high performance manager for the West Australian Football Commission.

He also ran the state’s National 18's program in 2009 while overseeing the WA talent pathway and coach education program.

McDonald said Haines would be a vital part of the club's off-field team.

"With around 30 of our players only having been at the club for three years or less, our player development structure needs to be best practice and Jon Haines will be at the forefront of this vital program," he said.

"Jon’s skill set will form an integral role in Brad Scott's blueprint for success as he will be responsible for establishing a development academy for our first, second and third year players."

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