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unusual facts about North Melbourne Football Club



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One notable stoush consisted of Craig Hutchison making a sign for Wayne Carey to hold up saying that he was "wrong" regarding Dean Laidley (Carey had previously stated that he wanted Laidley sacked because his poor media manner meant that he was not diplomatic enough to lead the club, North Melbourne. The team responded by winning 4 consecutive games and, eventually by making the Preliminary Final).

Heath O'Loughlin

O'Loughlin finished at Nine News when his contract ended in November 2008, taking on a new direction at North Melbourne Football Club.

Ilija Grgic

He also received a nomination for the 1993 AFL Rising Star award and kicked a bag of six goals in a win over North Melbourne at the MCG.

Mike Sheahan

Sheahan sparked much debate by putting North Melbourne champion Wayne Carey at number one ahead of the AFL's player of the 20th century Leigh Matthews, who was named at number two.

Prahran Football Club

Sam KekovichNorth Melbourne Premiership player and well known football identity.

Ray Watts

Watts made his VFL debut in the 11th round of the 1937 VFL season against North Melbourne and kicked three goals.

South Gawler Football Club

Defender Yves Sibenaler has played in seven SANFL Premierships for the Central District Football Club, while Alan Obst (a 2007 Premiership player also with Centrals) has now returned from a stint with AFL club North Melbourne.


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