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The Age
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Roos have much to celebrate, but old guard aren't all in the mood to party
North Melbourne Football Club is marking its centenary on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium with a special match against the Bulldogs – but not everyone wants to celebrate. Not only is the club celebrating the centenary of its admittance into the VFL/AFL, but it is also paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of its historic premiership victory in 1975 against Hawthorn. And the club's historic AFLW win last year. That's a lot for president Sonja Hood and chief executive Jennifer Watt to organise. The club wiped its debts a few years back but is not exactly rolling in it. First, the good news. Attending from the famous 1975 team are AFL Hall of Fame Legend Malcolm Blight, two-time Brownlow medallist Keith Greig, legendary fullback David Dench, 306-game player Wayne Schimmelbusch and champion defender John 'Mopsy' Rantall, as well as teammates Peter Chisnall, Frank Gumbleton, Ross Henshaw and Gary Farrant. Those no longer with us are Barry Davis – the Kangaroos' 1975 team captain – Mick Nolan, Paul Feltham and legendary AFL figure and 1975 coach Ron Barassi, who died two years ago. Then there are those who are simply not coming. Premiership player Sam Kekovich, famous for his radio commentary 'rants', is carrying his combustible style into real life and boycotting the event, apparently on the basis that he wanted a separate gala dinner to honour the 1975 team rather than a combined do. OK Boomer. The disgraced Barry Cable, who was stripped of his club and AFL honours after a Perth judge in civil proceedings ruled he had sexually abused a girl, is not coming. Brent 'Tiger' Crosswell, an Age columnist and said to be one of the inspirations for a character in David Williamson 's renowned football play, The Club, can't travel due to long-term illness. Arnold Briedis is overseas.
News.com.au
25-04-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
North Melbourne's new venture, chasing international success
North Melbourne conquered the AFLW competition and now they've set their sights on a new venture. The club are locked in on gaining international recognition, but it has nothing to do with their on field success. Instead North Melbourne are chasing success in the world of brewing after partnering with Melbourne's acclaimed Stomping Ground Brewery. The club have joined forces with the brewery and will lock horns with the world's best beer makers at the biggest annual beer competition on the planet – Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards. Stomping Ground's Laneway Lager finds itself in the mix in the packaging design category after it's tribute to the club's AFLW Premiership success. The design was an illustration of the Premiership Cup alongside the team's mantra 'worth the wait'. North Melbourne Football Club Chief Commercial Officer Orry Lack said the nomination is a testament to the creativity and collaboration between the club, the brewery and the fans. 'Our AFLW team went undefeated all season - the first time in VFL/AFL history,' he said in a statement provided to 'This beer was all about celebrating the groundbreaking moment in a way that truly connected with our fans. 'For the beer to be recognised on an international stage is a brilliant endorsement for our collective efforts.' Stomping Ground Brewing co-founder Justin Joiner said the brewery is incredibly proud to be the official beer partner of the North Melbourne Football Club and getting to play a role in the celebration. 'To be able to help celebrate the club's first premiership in 25 years and first ever in the women's program was an absolute honour for us,' he said. 'To see Croc, Kearns and the whole team enjoying the beers in the rooms straight after the game was a huge thrill and the fact it sold out in a couple of hours shows what a special milestone this was for so many people. 'We look forward to celebrating many more historic moments with the North family in the future.' The Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards provides a platform for breweries and cideries from across the globe to compete for coveted titles, including Champion Australian Beer and Champion International Beer. The winners of the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony on May 15, 2025. Melbourne Royal Senior Manager, Food and Beverage Awards Kirrily Waldhorn said competing in the Australian International Beer Awards is an invaluable experience for any brewery wanting global recognition. 'Beyond the chance to win a coveted Melbourne Royal medal or trophy, entrants in the Australian International Beer Awards receive valuable feedback from our expert judges, gain international recognition, and connect with a global network of brewers,' she said. 'As the world's largest annual beer competition for draught and packaged beer, this competition drives innovation and helps raise the bar for quality across the entire industry. 'We are thrilled for all entrants to this year's competition and look forward to celebrating their contributions to the brewing industry.'
