North Melbourne's Premiership Haul: Counting Chickens (and Flags) Like a True Roo Fan
Ah, North Melbourne. The Shinboners. The Kangaroos. A team with a history as colourful as their away guernsey. But when it comes to premierships, how many have they actually snagged? Let's dive in, shall we?
The Early Bird Gets the Worm (or Premiership)
North Melbourne, known as the "Sydneysiders" back in the day (don't hold it against them, it was a different time!), actually didn't compete in the fancy new VFL league when it started in 1896. Seems they weren't considered "posh" enough. But fear not, true believers! The Roos found success in the rival VFA league, claiming a cool six premierships between 1903 and 1915. That's right, they were basically the VFA's Michael Jordan – racking up wins left, right, and centre.
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The Wait is Over (Eventually): VFL/AFL Glory Arrives
Now, the VFL/AFL story is a different ball game. North finally joined the big leagues in 1925, but premierships proved elusive. For Roos fans, it felt like they were stuck in a premiership desert, wandering for decades. But fret no more! The wait ended in spectacular fashion in 1975 with a thumping victory over Hawthorn. From there, the Roos added three more flags to the cabinet – defeating Collingwood in a thrilling 1977 replay, then taking down Sydney in 1996 (their centenary year, no less!), and finally conquering Carlton in 1999. So, that's a grand total of four premierships in the VFL/AFL.
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The Premiership Tally: A Roo's Rundown
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So, how many premierships do the North Melbourne Football Club have in total? Let's add it all up:
- VFA: 6
- VFL/AFL: 4
Grand Total: 10 Premierships (Not too shabby, eh?)
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Bonus Fun Fact: North Melbourne also holds the record for the most consecutive VFA premierships – an impressive four-peat between 1914 and 1919 (with a two-year break due to a little thing called World War I).
## Frequently Asked Roo-lated Questions
Alright, alright, you're probably itching to know more. Here are some quick answers to your burning North Melbourne premiership questions:
- How to celebrate a North Melbourne premiership? Easy! Paint the town maroon and blue, crank up the "Shinboner Song," and prepare for endless bragging rights (until the next premiership, that is).
- How to convince my friend that North Melbourne will win the next premiership? Well, that might take some serious optimism (and maybe a time machine). But hey, never underestimate the power of the Shinboner spirit!
- How to find out more about North Melbourne's premiership history? The North Melbourne website is a great place to start https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Melbourne_Football_Club.
- How to deal with the disappointment of not winning a premiership in a while? Distract yourself with delicious pies (a staple at any Aussie Rules game).
- How to become a true North Melbourne fan? Embrace the rollercoaster ride! There will be highs, there will be lows, but the passion will always be there.
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