North backed up its win over Hawthorn with a comprehensive victory over St Kilda by 59 points in Hobart. In freezing conditions, although the Roos shut the match down in the second half, they did more than enough to secure the premiership points.

Veteran Brent Harvey received praise for his conduct on and off the field.

Despite copping a whack from Dermott Brereton last week, the 36-year-old accepted a request for a pre-match interview on Fox Footy.

Mark Robinson, Herald Sun
"Most players wouldn’t give the time of day to a media man after said media man was heavily critical, yet Boomer met Brereton head-on. “I said last week I’m not a great fan (of Brereton) ... I switch off the radio when Dermott Brereton is on it," Boomer said.

Adam Smith, Hobart Mercury
"Leigh Montagna was handed a tagging job on Brent Harvey across half-back but was unable to shut the veteran down, with Harvey having a field day to finish with 27 touches and two goals."

Jay Clark, Herald Sun
"Before three quarter time, ABC commentator Chris Connolly exclaimed “Can someone please go and stand next to Boomer Harvey because he is having a field day"

"In a surprise tactical move, that man was Leigh Montagna, but a long leg-rope was afforded.

"With ball in hand, Harvey again looked like the most deadly kick inside-50m in the game."

Jesse Hogan, The Age
"As much as Hayes and Riewoldt were industrious for the Saints, Brent Harvey was even more damaging for the Kangaroos."

Sam Wright’s stellar performance demanded attention and he received a dedicated article in The Age.

Jesse Hogan, The Age
"On Saturday the 23-year-old dominated his duel with St Kilda high draftee Jack Billings, restricting him to 14 disposals while claiming 30 himself. A week earlier Wright snared 22 disposals against Hawthorn."

The Saints low scoring a highlight for North.

Adam Smith, Hobart Mercury
"The Saints however still entered the record books, with their 1.9 the lowest half time tally ever against the blue and white."

Todd Goldstein stood-out as the man who got North going.

Adam Smith, Hobart Mercury
"Ruckman Todd Goldstein (22 possessions, 39 hit-outs and two first quarter goals) was the architect for the Roos, constantly giving his midfielders first use of the ball at the stoppages in a superb performance."