Northern Bullants news

Steve Papal poised to return to the Bullants

By NorthPort August 23, 2023
News topic: 
VFA / VFL News
Northern Bullants news

From Code Sports - Reported by Paul Amy

Returning president Steve Papal outlines Northern Bullants restructure vision, rules out merger
A coach and three directors departed battling VFL club Northern Bullants last week amid concerns about its future. PAUL AMY reports on an impending restructure and why merger speculation is wrong.

Former long-serving Northern Bullants president Steve Papal is poised to return to the battling VFL club after the resignation of three directors last week.

Brodie Holland resigns as Bullants coach

By NorthPort August 17, 2023
News topic: 
VFA / VFL News
Northern Bullants news

We wish to inform you that Brodie Holland has tendered his resignation in order to pursue other full time opportunities. This will be effective immediately. 

We wish to thank Brodie for all his hard work, persistence and passion throughout what was a very challenging season for him and the Football Club. From all at the Northern Bullants we wish him and his family the best for the future.

Northern Blues crash to heaviest VFL defeat in more than one year against Richmond

By NorthPort June 26, 2017

 

David Smith.
Picture: David Smith.

Northern Blues crash to heaviest VFL defeat in more than one year against Richmond
Tim Michell, Preston Leader

June 25, 2017 4:02pm

NORTHERN Blues crashed to their heaviest defeat in more than a year on Sunday, annihilated by 84 points by a ruthless Richmond at Punt Road Oval.

The Tigers dominated from quarter-time at their traditional home, recording 29 scoring shots to five after the teams were level at the first break.

Richmond kicked 14 goals to two in the last three quarters, blitzing a Blues side bereft of answers 16.19 (115) to 4.7 (31).

Taylor Hunt signalled the Tigers’ intentions in the second quarter, starting a run of four majors as the hosts kicked 26 points clear.

Liam Sumner snapped truly to end Richmond’s streak, however any thoughts of a comeback were short-lived.

David Smith.
Picture: David Smith.

Northern Blues crash to heaviest VFL defeat in more than one year against Richmond
Tim Michell, Preston Leader

June 25, 2017 4:02pm

NORTHERN Blues crashed to their heaviest defeat in more than a year on Sunday, annihilated by 84 points by a ruthless Richmond at Punt Road Oval.

The Tigers dominated from quarter-time at their traditional home, recording 29 scoring shots to five after the teams were level at the first break.

Richmond kicked 14 goals to two in the last three quarters, blitzing a Blues side bereft of answers 16.19 (115) to 4.7 (31).

Taylor Hunt signalled the Tigers’ intentions in the second quarter, starting a run of four majors as the hosts kicked 26 points clear.

Liam Sumner snapped truly to end Richmond’s streak, however any thoughts of a comeback were short-lived.

 

Northern Blues v Port Melbourne VFL: Nick Graham shines but Borough win out as VAFA matches abandoned

By NorthPort April 09, 2017

From The Sunday Age
Reported by John Pierick
Full article - click here

Carlton midfielder Nick Graham enhanced his hopes of a senior recall with an impressive performance in Saturday's VFL season opener against Port Melbourne.

While the Northern Blues were beaten by 29 points at North Port Oval, Graham finished with 37 disposals. His work at the stoppages was strong and he provided plenty of drive on a wet afternoon when the Borough faithful rallied around their club on a "Call to Arms" day.

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Essendon earns VFL finals spot with thumping win over Northern Blues in last round of season

By NorthPort August 30, 2016

From the Moonee Valley Leader and www.localfooty.com.au
Reported by Tim Michell
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Richard Serong.

Aaron Heppell gets a kick away under pressure from Northern Blues Tim Jones. Picture: Richard Serong.

 
ESSENDON stamped its VFL finals ticket after dominant second-half display propelled the Bombers to a 19.17 (131) to 8.10 (58) victory over Northern Blues at Windy Hill on Saturday.
 

Needing a win to stay ahead of Richmond and hold onto eighth spot, the Bombers started nervously and trailed by seven points at quarter-time.

The sides traded blows in the second term, Essendon briefly hitting the front after Sam Heavyside expertly roved a pack and snapped truly.

But the Blues answered straight back through Zach Ballard and reclaimed the lead when American big man Matthew Korcheck goaled.

Bombers on-baller Aaron Heppell had the final say for the half, bouncing through a classy goal to level the scores at 42 apiece at the main break.

It was all Essendon in the opening minutes of the third quarter, Will Hams making the Blues pay after they coughed up a 50m penalty.

Shaun Edwards stretched the margin to 14 but Northern hit back again through Glenn Strachan to stay in touch.

Only seven points separated the teams when Harry McKay missed at the 24-minute mark, with little sign of what was about to come.

Ryan Crowley slipped a Billy Gowers tackle two minutes later and opened the floodgates.

 

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