Thursday Fallout: Season alive, drought broken, pressure on Clarko relieved
North Melbourne secured a significant win against the Western Bulldogs, ending a long losing streak and easing pressure on coach Alastair Clarkson. Analysts praised the performance of George Wardlaw and Luke Davies-Uniacke in the victory.
Why it matters
The win provides a morale boost for the club and impacts the immediate future of the coaching staff.
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That’s how you keep your season alive. That’s how you end a losing streak against a rival.
North Melbourne knocked off the Western Bulldogs for the first time since 2019 after nine straight defeats to the Doggies.
The 23-point triumph (100-77) at Marvel Stadium has given them a glimmer of hope to sneak into a wildcard slot - which will be hard to pull off - but at least there is hope.
It was the first time they’ve beaten a side inside the top eight under Alastair Clarkson .
Roos legend David King loved to see the Kangas salute, praising the influence and impact of the intense George Wardlaw .
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