The thing is with North, if they do have success it'll be like an interstate club winning the flag where no one in Victoria gives a *smile* because of their tiny support base. It's a win for us all!
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#lolNorf
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Good on them for getting Clarkson it will give them some hope etc moving forward.
But the Blues also got Pagan a while back.
But the Blues also got Pagan a while back.
Might not have the luxuries, but he's more than likely to at least have everyone working for the same objective and working together to try and achieve it. That's half the battle won right from the start.
Reckon at Essendrugs it'd simply be butting heads against a tribe of back door experts all wanting to poke their fingers into the way things are done n *smile* one another over as often as possible.
Just what Vossy needs, a huge mural reminding him of the failures of his predecessors. And how the club screwed them all over.
Tassie not the only option (according to their handful of supporters) - there's always oblivion
This is great for the game.
I share everyone's dislike for North, but I am pleased for them
(although it might have something to do with the bomber's debacle...)
I share everyone's dislike for North, but I am pleased for them
(although it might have something to do with the bomber's debacle...)
Smart move by North.
Smart move by Clarko.
All depends a bit on how this is done. It isn't the early 1970s with the 10 year rule being brought in, this will likely take longer than Barassi going to North, but if they have a plan to build a team, if they have patience, they have potential. Lots of early draft picks, a few good players, a young list which can develop. The critical thing is not to expect too much too early. Finals in 2023? Yeah, doubt it. Manage expectations, solid build from where they are now and in a few years maybe finals, and contenders following that.
Don't particularly like or dislike North, although their attitude when we were in trouble still p!sses me off. The reality is that ambivalence is one of their problems, small supporter base and no-one else cares that much. But they will earn respect if they use the opportunity of getting Clarko in to do a proper build of a good team. The good sign is the 5 year deal, they are not delusional like Essendon, North know this will take time.
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Smart move by Clarko.
All depends a bit on how this is done. It isn't the early 1970s with the 10 year rule being brought in, this will likely take longer than Barassi going to North, but if they have a plan to build a team, if they have patience, they have potential. Lots of early draft picks, a few good players, a young list which can develop. The critical thing is not to expect too much too early. Finals in 2023? Yeah, doubt it. Manage expectations, solid build from where they are now and in a few years maybe finals, and contenders following that.
Don't particularly like or dislike North, although their attitude when we were in trouble still p!sses me off. The reality is that ambivalence is one of their problems, small supporter base and no-one else cares that much. But they will earn respect if they use the opportunity of getting Clarko in to do a proper build of a good team. The good sign is the 5 year deal, they are not delusional like Essendon, North know this will take time.
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I dont think he can lose. Norf are a basketcase and everyone knows they are. This will be very much like Roos to the Dee's.
I despise Norf when I remember they exist, but this is good for them. They were on the fast-track to oblivion, with a player exodus likely. Now you'd think they're a good chance of the likes of Horne-Francis and Thomas staying - at least better than they were. You can bet the AFL will want to help Clarko out with a priority pick too.
JHF, LDU, Simpkin, Thomas, Powell, Phillips is a talented young midfield to build with. Scott.
Larkey and McKay are 24-25-year-old bookends. They'll have pick 1 this year and Clarko will be given grace to collect another very early pick next year too.
It'll be interesting to see what they do with pick 1. Do they need another mid? Or will they try to split it and get Cadman and a key defender?
JHF, LDU, Simpkin, Thomas, Powell, Phillips is a talented young midfield to build with. Scott.
Larkey and McKay are 24-25-year-old bookends. They'll have pick 1 this year and Clarko will be given grace to collect another very early pick next year too.
It'll be interesting to see what they do with pick 1. Do they need another mid? Or will they try to split it and get Cadman and a key defender?
