North’s nail-biting five-point win over Melbourne in Hobart was one for the ages.
The high-scoring encounter has the media in a spin with the game being dubbed one of the most entertaining in recent history.
The Age
“But the Roos’ five-point win had plenty of toughness, some argy bargy, and shone despite a difficult breeze blowing to one end.” – Rohan Connolly
Twittersphere
Adam White - @White_Adam
That was so much fun to be here at the Bellerive Oval. Brilliant game of football. @ABCAFL #AFLNorthDees
Herald Sun
“The setting in Hobart might have been picturesque, but what unfolded in the first quarter didn’t look like the day was going to be pretty for the Dees, before a pulsating contest of goals and grit unfolded — with a bit of help from the elements to spice things up.” – Lauren Wood
Todd Goldstein’s ruck duel with Max Gawn has been labelled one of the best big man contests of all-time.
Herald Sun
“Goldstein finished with 19 disposals (15 contested), three marks, five tackles, nine clearances, five tackles and 38 hit- outs. God knows who will get the three Brownlow votes. Will go with Goldstein.” – Mark Robinson
“ … and All-Australian ruckman Todd Goldstein reigning supreme with five after a scintillating ruck duel with Max Gawn.” – Lauren Wood
The Age
“The Roos rebounded with interest as Goldstein equalled his career-high tally by kicking his fifth.” – Daniel Cherny
Fox Sports
“Max Gawn and Todd Goldstein had a Titanic ruck battle.” – Staff Writers
But the man hogging the headlines after a career-best six goal haul was none other than Brent Harvey.
Herald Sun
“But it was the experience of North Melbourne that prevailed in the seesaw contest, encapsulated in veteran Brent Harvey who turned back the clock to boot his highest goal tally in 412 games with six.” – Lauren Wood
“The one vote goes to Brent Harvey, who had a career-high six goals.” – Mark Robinson
The Twittersphere
Adam White - @White_Adam
No one can stop Benjamin Button. Six goals for the first time in his 412-game career. Why can't Boomer play at least a couple more years?
Archie Thompson - @10Archie
Getting closer @melbournefc but to the little maestro your a star @Boomer_29 @NMFCOfficial
Ronny Lerner - @RonnyLerner
Honestly, I can't see Boomer retiring before 2020 #AFLNorthDees
Jason Gram - @gramsy_1
Brent Harvey might make it to 500 games the way he's going #AFLNorthDees
The Australian
“There were 41 of them, six from that relic of a champion, North Melbourne’s Brent Harvey.” - Patrick Smith
The Age
“Standout performances came from Brent Harvey, with 22 disposals and his highest match haul of six goals.” – Daniel Cherny
Jack Ziebell’s feats didn’t go unnoticed.
Herald Sun
“How stiff is Jack Ziebell? He had 19 tackles and 19 disposals and probably won’t be in the top three on the ground.” – Mark Robinson
The Age
“Jack Ziebell, who left the ground briefly with a shoulder complaint, equalled an all-time AFL record with 19 tackles.” - Daniel Cherny
