There have been a lot of questions raised about our footy club this year and I suppose we've given people and the media reasons to ask them.

No-one is more aware of the fact that we have some issues to address, problems to fix and things to learn than us; the players.

Yes, it's a concerning trend that we keep giving away big leads.  Yes, we make some stupid errors when the game is on the line.  And yes, we have been guilty of not playing tempo footy when teams are coming at us.

But are we working hard to change all of that?  Absolutely.  We know what we're doing wrong but we need to keep training it at a high level and executing it so we don't make the same errors again.

Unfortunately, it's not just an overnight, click of the fingers type fix.  It's going to take time and while I know that's frustrating for you to all to hear, it's a fact.

We are playing good footy against the best sides and it's getting us into winning positions.  That's a positive and something we haven't had for a long time at North - that ability to really give the best a run for their money.

When we iron out the problems and fix these issues, I'm sure you'll agree, we will be a force.

But right now the players are really frustrated and angry about our performances, just like you.  We care for this footy club as much as you do and for me, North is my second family.  So I hate hearing people bag the club but I also hate being responsible for letting everyone down.

I have full faith in every player on our list and I know they're doing everything they can to regain the respect and faith that's been lost.

Please hang in there with us, there are great things around the corner for this footy club and I am more sure of that than ever before.

Daniel Wells.