Match

North Melbourne vs Gold Coast Suns

Commentary / 29 Apr 2017

Pre Game

59:30
Welcome to Etihad Stadium for the North Melbourne v Gold Coast Suns Round 6 clash.
59:33
Outs for Kangaroos: L.Thomas, A.Swallow
59:34
Ins for Kangaroos: S.Higgins, J.Anderson
59:35
Outs for Suns: K.Kolodjashnij, D.Swallow
59:36
Ins for Suns: M.Shaw, J.Lonergan
59:40
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00:00
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00:10
Since 2013, North Melbourne has lost the inside 50 count by seven per game against Gold Coast. This is the second worst result of any side against them.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
01:01
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Jarrod Harbrow)
02:08
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Jack Martin)
05:09
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Ben Brown)
06:44
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Tom J. Lynch)
08:01
The Kangaroos average 13.2 marks inside 50 per game and Ben Brown has been a major contributor early in the season. He has two marks inside 50 already, both generated from clearances.
08:20
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Ben Brown)
09:46
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Jamie Macmillan)
11:16
The Kangaroos lead the disposal count 36 to 23 and have had six of the last seven inside 50's. They have launched 1.2.8 from these entries.
12:32
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Nathan Hrovat)
13:24
Both teams' ball use has been poor in the early stages. The Kangaroos have committed 5 turnovers and the Suns have 8 turnovers. However, it is North Melbourne who has been more clinical creating 5 more inside 50's and one more goal.
14:29
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Rushed)
16:22
Jarrad Witts has had an impact around stoppages with 8 hit-outs; 50 per cent of which have gone to the Suns advantage. As a result, they lead the clearance count 7 to 2.
17:14
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Peter Wright)
18:46
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Gary Ablett)
19:56
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Peter Wright)
19:58
The Suns have been able to retain the ball in their half and create repeat scores. They have generated 3.4.22 from 9 forward half possession chains. In comparison, the Kangaroos are yet to generate a score from this zone.
21:50
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Todd Goldstein)
22:52
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Kayne Turner)
25:52
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Brandon Matera)
26:39
The Suns have an extremely high kick-to-handball ratio of 2.53 to 1 and their kicking efficiency is 10 per cent higher than North Melbourne. As a result, they have created a goal from 36 per cent of inside 50's.
27:53
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Sam Gibson)
29:20
The siren has sounded to end Q1.
29:30
In that quarter, North Melbourne created 10 inside 50's from midfield intercepts and generated 2 goals from this source. However Gold Coast were more efficient, launching a goal from 50 per cent of their 6 intercepts in this zone.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
03:43
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Tom J. Lynch)
04:43
The Suns have maintained their dominance to start the second quarter with the first four inside 50's. They had committed a turnover on their first three entries, but have launched a goal from that defensive half chain.
07:11
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Kayne Turner)
08:39
North Melbourne are ranked 11th and 15th for generating scores from their defensive 50 and defensive midfield. However, they have launched 3 of the first four goals from their defensive half tonight.
10:08
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Tom J. Lynch)
10:35
Suns Interchange - Matt Rosa and is possibly out for the game.
11:51
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Touk Miller)
12:43
The Suns have won 13 of the first 20 clearances (7 between Ablett and Miller).
13:32
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Jack Ziebell)
16:30
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Ben Brown)
17:20
North Melbourne is winning the aerial battle with 9 contested marks to 3. However, their goal kicking accuracy of 50 per from set shots is less efficient than the Suns accuracy of 80 per cent.
18:12
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Jy Simpkin)
20:16
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Nathan Hrovat)
21:16
The Kangaroos have applied 6 tackles inside 50 to the Suns 1. However,that goal was their first from a possession chain from their forward 50
21:59
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Ben Brown)
24:29
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Michael Barlow)
25:42
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Kayne Turner)
26:25
North have had 7 of the last 10 inside 50's, creating three marks inside 50 in this time. In this time, they have generated 2.2.14 from intercept possessions.
27:58
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Rushed)
29:45
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Ben Brown)
30:48
North Melbourne have been able to transition effectively tonight, generating 5 goals from 31 defensive half chains. Before tonight they had averaged just 4.6 goals per game from this zone.
31:05
The siren has sounded to end Q2.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:00
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Michael Barlow)
02:52
The Suns are taking advantage of their dominance around the stoppages. They have won 7 more clearances and have now generated 7 more inside 50's and (2.1.13) from this source.
05:33
Gary Ablett has had a significant impact around the stoppages. He has 9 more ground ball gets, 7 more clearances and 13 more contested possessions than any Suns player.
05:42
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Brandon Matera)
07:41
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Shaun Higgins)
10:16
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Rushed)
12:02
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Jy Simpkin)
12:14
North Melbourne's disposal efficiency in the forward half is 27 per cent above their average in the first half. As a result, they have launched a goal from both their attacking midfield chains.
14:28
Shaun Higgins leads his side for tackles (5), score involvements (7), disposals (19) and contested possessions (9).
15:13
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Luke McDonald)
16:50
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Tom J. Lynch)
19:02
North Melbourne have been more efficient from their midfield chains this quarter. They have launched 10 inside 50's from 11 chains in this zone, creating three goals from this source.
22:29
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Marley Williams)
24:26
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Lachlan Hansen)
24:39
The Kangaroos have launched four goals from forward half possession chains this quarter, whilst the Suns are yet to create a score from this zone.
26:13
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Callum Ah Chee)
28:23
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Jack Martin)
29:21
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Alex Sexton)
29:35
Gary Ablett has had an extraordinarily influential quarter. He has a career-high 8 clearances for the quarter, five score involvements, 175 metres gained and 14 disposals.
31:08
The siren has sounded to end Q3.
31:18
However, North Melbourne turned the tables in that quarter in terms of efficiency. They launched a goal from 30 per cent of their 15 inside 50's, including three goals from 5 attacking midfield chains.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
04:55
North Melbourne have won key contests in their defensive 50. They have 4 more ground ball gets in this zone and have won 42 per cent of 1 on 1 contests, compared to per cent for the suns.
06:02
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Jarryd Lyons)
08:28
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Ben Brown)
09:40
Since half time, the Kangaroos have generated a goal from 55 per cent of forward half chains. In comparison, the Suns have created a goal from just 11 per cent of chains in this zone.
10:46
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Ben Brown)
11:30
Ben Brown and Tom Lynch have been the key targets for the two sides tonight, but Brown has got the upper hand. From 15 inside 50 targets he has taken six marks and has 5 goals and 2 behinds.
13:31
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Jed Anderson)
15:36
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Callum Ah Chee)
17:05
Contrary to the first half, 3 of Gold Coast's 4 goals in the second half have been launched from defensive half transitions.
18:30
SCORE GOAL - Kangaroos (Ben Brown)
19:42
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Gary Ablett)
22:19
North Melbourne have taken advantage of the clearances this quarter, winning the count 11 to 3. From a scoring point, they have been more effective from their 9 intercepts; generating three goals.
23:16
Suns Interchange - Aaron Hall off due to an injury.
26:05
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Mason Wood)
27:09
SCORE BEHIND - Kangaroos (Luke McDonald)
27:37
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Jack Bowes)
27:56
Ultimately, North Melbourne have been more effective at finding targets from turnovers. They have won 7 more contested marks and 3 more marks inside 50, resulting in 3 more goals from turnovers.
29:08
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Brandon Matera)
30:40
The siren has sounded to end Q4.