It was one of the games of the round so far, and the media singled out North’s veterans for helping the club to a 10-point win over Adelaide on Saturday night.

Brent Harvey and Todd Goldstein applauded for standing tall when the game was on the line.

AAP

“Continuing his All-Australian form from last season, the North ruckman put his team in front with a goal three minutes into the final quarter.” – Roger Vaughan

The Age

“He'd had only seven disposals to half-time, but Harvey exploded into life in the third term, with three goals in under seven minutes, North going from 19 points down after Jenkins booted his fifth goal of the game, to just two points in arrears.” – Rohan Connolly

Herald Sun

“WHO was more important? Boomer kicked three in the third term to instigate the North revival and Goldstein maintained the revival with four contested marks in the final quarter in a game where everyone, other than Goldstein, was buggered.” – Mark Robinson

“The platform was partially laid, fittingly, by ageless Brent Harvey, whose third-quarter cameo changed the contest.” - Leo Schlink

Twittersphere

“@Boomer_29 well done yesterday mate. #ageisnothingbutanumber.” – Archie Thompson (Melbourne Victory)

“Shut the gate @Boomer_29.” – Steven Motlop (Geelong Cats)

“Boomer massive Q3. Goldstein endurance ridiculous. Wells silk. Watch Garner.” – Gilbert Gardiner (Herald Sun)

“@toddgoldstein22 you are an absolute (star) standing tall in big moments.” – Travis Boak (Port Adelaide)

“Nice start to the year for the @NMFCOfficial boys! Well played @toddgoldstein22 great 150th #NMFC #YearOfTheRoos.” – Peter Siddle (Australia Test Cricketer)

“Todd Goldstein @toddgoldstein22 enormous for the @NMFCOfficial in the last quarter in his 150th. #aflnorthcrows.” Stephen Quartermain (Channel 10)

“Adelaide would be in front right now if not for Todd Goldstein.” Andy Maher (SEN)

There’s been much talk about the revival of the famed Shinboner Spirit at Arden Street, and it was definitely on display at Etihad.

Twittersphere

“That was a really tough, spirited win from @NMFCOfficial. An exceptional effort to come from four goals behind. #AFLNorthCrows.” Adam White (ABC)

Herald Sun

“Unstoppable once given a chance, North simply refused to yield despite Adelaide having more inside 50 entries and more clearances.” – Leo Schlink

The Kangaroos’ relentless pressure was hard to ignore.

The Age

“What the Roos managed to do, however, was cling on even when Adelaide held sway.” – Rohan Connolly

Herald Sun

“Burying the demons of an error-prone first-half, North’s third term showcased why it threatens again to push for September action. It ran, harassed and bullied - and Adelaide cracked. Waite, Petrie and Ben Brown created mayhem in attack while the tireless Cunnington, Ziebell, Andrew Swallow and Sam Gibson provided plenty of drive.” – Leo Schlink

Now, the monkey is off North’s back after winning its first Round 1 fixture under Brad Scott.

Herald Sun

“Desperate to avoid another opening-round failure, North was hoisted to victory by the heroics Todd Goldstein, Ben Cunnington, Jarrad Waite, Ziebell, Sam Gibson and defenders Michael Firrito and Robbie Tarrant in a high quality clash.” - Leo Schlink

But it wasn’t just the players making the headlines after the win with North’s new range of apparel also in the spotlight.

Herald Sun

“The Kangas have gone razzmatazz under the guidance of top-end sponsor and international clothing company, Canterbury. It will trend northwards but at first glance it is in your face. The fact is the polo is in the top 10 biggest apparel sellers in the competition.” - Mark Robinson