After every round for the remainder of the 2014 season, NMFC.com.au will search the major media outlets for all that is being said about the weekend’s performance.

A stunning third quarter effort completely rewrote the script of the game at Etihad Stadium.

Match reports were thrown out and started from scratch, and what looked to be another disappointing performance following an interstate trip, turned into possibly a season-defining win.

Mark Robinson, Herald Sun

“They won last night because, after half-time, they turned around work ethic, Drew Petrie played his best match of the season, Boomer Harvey stood up again, and the Kangaroos midfield obliterated the Tigers, not by overwhelming numbers but by effectiveness.”

“Brad Scott’s men were ruthless at the man after the long break, and ruthless with their intent and ball movement. Time and again they opened the Tigers through the middle.”

Sam Edmund, Herald Sun

“Perhaps Dreamworld should consider introducing the North Melbourne roller coaster up on the Gold Coast.

“Violently undulating and full of highs and lows, no one would have any idea what was coming next. The Kangaroos last night took their up and down season to new extremes in a quite extraordinary demolition of Richmond at Etihad Stadium.”

Peter Hanlon, The Age

“Petrie and the incredible Brent Harvey ensured the Roos would find a measure of consistency in an eccentric season, with Richmond’s wounds salted by Robin Nahas, who was dumped by the Tigers last year and whose third quarter on Sunday night helped bring about the most staggering momentum shift.”

Travis King, AFL.com.au

“Most small forwards love getting under their opponents' skin, but it's even better when those rivals are your ex-teammates.

“Just ask Robin Nahas, who revelled in a physical encounter against his old club, Richmond, on Sunday night.”

Ben Guthrie, AFL.com.au

“From the outset, it was clear there was feeling attached to this game. Michael Firrito overstepped the mark when he was reported for striking Ty Vickery in a first-quarter scuffle and the pair had to be separated after their wrestling match at centre half-forward.”