It's not a game we'll be rewatching too often, but as always, there were some things to take away! 5 Stars - Xerri, Comben, Zurhaar, Sheezel, Bontempelli Defensive connection is starting to show! Northball is dead - ball movement is barely there A look ahead to next week against the Suns! Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow…

Another tough, tight loss this time to the Dees at the G. This time we fell just short of the comeback after kicking the last 6 goals of the game. 5 Stars - Sheezel, Zurhaar, Archer, Phillips, Viney Ball movement issues strike again...until the last quarter Zurhaar's options open up with a taller forward line Statistical wins Support the Show. Plea…

Which team was up by 54 points and still found a way to lose? THESE GUYS. A real tough watch in the last quarter, a heartbreaker even. But some really encouraging signs early gives us plenty to cheer about nonetheless. 5 Stars - Wardlaw, LDU, Zurhaar, Xerri, Hill When will we be able to stop an opposition run of goals? Larkey's elite first quarter …

How good is winning? Never mind giving up the lead in the last quarter - we bloody did it! Strap in for a different podcast this week, because it isn't often we get to react to a win! 5 Stars - Simpkin, LDU, Larkey, Archer, Yeo Where has our pressure game been? Larkey has found some form! Young midfield starting to come of age We continue to give u…

It's been a challenging season so far, but what positives have there been? Player of the year so far Who's been a flop? Midseason recruits - Payne and Teakle What can we expect for the remainder of the year? Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share North Pod with a fellow NMFC fan! Linktree - https://l…

The 3rd quarter demons are too much for us again this week as Horne-Francis tears up the midfield battle and leads Port to a very comfortable win. I am CERTAIN we won't lose next week though! 5 Stars - LDU, Xerri, Sheezel, Zurhaar, JHF/Marshall The ball retention has to get better, right? We were clunking contested marks?! Week off next week! Suppo…

It's that time of the season where a 40 point loss doesn't seem so bad! 5 Stars - Corr, LDU, Comben, Sheezel, Wright 3rd quarter proves too much for our defensive structure as turnovers let us down again Could Pink be a stop-gap solution up forward? Mids starting to build some chemistry finally A look ahead to the game against Port Adelaide Support…

Outgunned Adventure is a pulp adventure game inspired by the classics of the genre, from the immortal Indiana Jones, to The Mummy (1999). In Outgunned Adventure, the Players take on the role of brave Adventurers in search for an invaluable treasure. Outgunned Adventure is the first Genre Book in the Outgunned Line, and you can play it either standa…

Another really hard game to watch sees North go down big to the Suns in sweltering conditions in Darwin. 5 Stars - Comben, Stephenson, LDU, Fisher, Andrew Turnovers kill us once again Defensive system starting to come together When will we win a second quarter? Looking forward to McKay v Larkey and Goldy v Xerri Support the Show. Please subscribe t…

Another week, another loss. But there were a handful of things to take from our 38 point loss to the Saints. 5 Stars - Wardlaw, McKercher, Xerri, Corr, Hill Boos for Webster A functional defence? How long until this 'developing' midfield gets there? Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share North Pod wi…

The Crows cruise to a big win on an unusually sunny afternoon in Hobart. Our 1 match winning streak at that venue sadly comes to an end! 5 stars - LDU, McKercher, Sheezel, Duursma, Rankine Ball movement contrast Some adjustments in the coaching box! Who's going to be our intercepting defenders? A look ahead to the game against the Saints next week …

The season is going from bad to worse as we went down to the Hawks by 45 points. Not many bright sparks to speak of, so it's a bit of a different podcast this week! 5 Stars - Xerri, Curtis, Sheezel, Larkey, Nash Beaten in every facet of the game Player reviews - where is it going right or wrong? Mostly wrong... Is anyone pushing up from the VFL? Su…

Another horror show down at the Cattery for North results in our 3rd belting in a row. But here at North Pod, we're staying patient and trying our best to see the positives! 5 Stars - Sheezel, Ford, Drury, Powell, Cameron Inside 50 efficiency woes Biggie and Chom showing some signs Costly turnovers aplenty A look ahead to next week against the Hawk…

Another belting in Gather Round has left a sour taste in our. mouths... 5 stars - Xerri, Powell, Sheezel, Comben, Danniher Where is the defensive pressure literally all over the ground? Is Charlie Comben the answer down back? A look ahead to the game next week against the Cats All that and more this week! Support the Show. Please subscribe to the p…

Adventures in the Household is the 5E conversion of the 2023 ENNIE Award nominated Household RPG (Product of the Year 2023, Best Production Value), originally designed by Riccardo Sirignano and Simone Formicola (Outgunned, Inferno: Dante's Guide to Hell, Apocalisse), and beautifully illustrated by Daniela Giubellini. Joining me for this interview w…

Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow get off the chain against our undersize backline, but that wasn't all that went wrong! 5 Stars - Sheezel, Curtis, Powell, Larkey, McKay Some terrible turnovers Chemistry growth in the middle and up forward A look ahead to the game against the Lions in Gather Round All that and more on the pod this week! Support the Sh…

A 10 goal turnaround ends in a disappointing result for us North fans, but there were some great positives to take out of the game too. 5 stars - Powell, Sheezel, LDU, Wardlaw, Serong What happened in the 3rd quarter? Are there issues between the mids and the forward line? A look ahead to the Good Friday clash against Carlton! Support the Show. Ple…

A first up loss to GWS with plenty of concerns and positives to take away from the match. Accurate kicking is good footy, but did it maybe make the result look a little better than it was? 5 stars - Xerri, LDU, Dawson, Sheezel, Green/Hogan Where is the midfield defensive pressure? How good were Duursma and McKercher! A look ahead to the Freo gam ne…

Round 1 is finally upon us! The news from the week is unpacked, plus a look at who I see as the best available side going into the first game against GWS. Plus... Duursma and McKercher to debut Clarko in hot water again My best 23 ahead of Round 1 A brief look at the game against GWS Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our …

The final rehearsal is done and the real stuff is just around the corner! A 19 point loss to the Saints but plenty of promising signs ahead of the start of the season. Stars - Sheezel, Fisher, Goater, Xerri, Owens Northball grinds to a hault Simpkin is knocked out Sheezel signs on until 2030 All that and more on the pod this week! Support the Show.…

A surprise victory in what we all know is the most important time of year! We keep the lid firmly on as we talk about the win against the Pies plus the news from the week. Big winners against the Pies Tyler Sellers gets a call up to the AFL list Tarryn Thomas finds himself in exile Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our so…

We take a look at the form of every player from the recent intraclub match during the week. And it's time to preview the midfield ahead of season 2024. Who starred? Who flopped? Who's taking the leap in the midfield this season? How are our ruck stocks looking? Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share …

This week we look at the forward half of the ground. How can we score more without Larkey needing to kick 50 million goals? Do we need a second tall forward option? Who are the best pressure forward prospects? Who's a lock for Round 1? Big questions for the forward line going into 2024! Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow o…

In this enlightening episode, we immerse ourselves in the sinister and captivating universe of the newly launched role-playing game, Memento Mori, by Two Little Mice Studio. This RPG of dreams and corruption is fast gaining a significant following, driven by its standout corruption mechanic and historical setting in the Black Plague era. Join us as…

It's season preview time! AND it's podcast crossover time! We got together with Josh from the Further North Podcast and Dean from Hashtag Kangaroos to preview the season and give our two cents about all the big decisions ahead of season 2024. What does the forward line look like? Which talls are getting first look in the back line? Which fringe pla…

It's time to starting analysing what to expect from the squad for this year. This week, I take a look at the defence - who should get first crack and who might be waiting for an opportunity? Finishing off the over/unders Where do Sheezel and McKercher play? Who is in line for the key defensive roles? What do we have up our sleeve to deal with pesky…

We're back for Season 2 of the podcast and season 2024 of the AFL season! This week is an over/under special for the team and also a host players! Let me know - which calls have I got horribly wrong?! Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share North Pod with a fellow NMFC fan! Linktree - https://linktr.e…

There were some amazing tabletop roleplaying games released in 2023. In this video, I give you my top 5 TTRPGs published in 2023. I'm now a Twitch affiliate! Follow me: http://www.twitch.tv/victoryconditiongaming Official VCG t-shirts and merch: http://clevercowdesigns.com/vcg Help support the channel on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/victorycondi…

There are some amazing tabletop roleplaying games scheduled for release in 2024. Here is a list of my top 5 TTRPGs scheduled to come out in 2024. I'm now a Twitch affiliate! Follow me: http://www.twitch.tv/victoryconditiongaming Official VCG t-shirts and merch: http://clevercowdesigns.com/vcg Help support the channel on Patreon: http://www.patreon.…

The AFL National Draft is over and North have picked up 5 players plus another in the Rookie Draft. What does our best 23 look like for next year? PLUS - AFLW girls are Grand Final bound!!! Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share North Pod with a fellow NMFC fan! Linktree - https://linktr.ee/northpod …

TINY CYBERPUNK is the rules-light and minimalist cyberpunk game powered by TinyD6! Join me and Alan Bahr from Gallant Knight Games as we talk about GKG's latest crowdfunding campaign for Tiny Cyberpunk! Check out the Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gallantknightgames/tiny-cyberpunk I'm now a Twitch affiliate! Follow me: http://ww…

The AFL draft is only a week away - who will we be taking? Reid? McKercher? Duursma? Wizard Watson? Surely not Curtin.... I discuss my thoughts on what we should do and what I think we WILL do. Plus, an update on the AFLW as the girls win through to the preliminary final! Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accou…

Questions of the Day: Ben: Would you buy a similar but not compatible version of the Pirates of the Spanish Main IP from Wizkids? (similar theme and artwork, but not compatible with the original CSG) Mike: Would you be interested in a scenario model of play? How do you play the game? Do you play it for a 30 minute quick game, or larger games that t…

The trade period is officially over and we've brought in 4 new players as well as improving our draft hand. This week we talk about Nyuon's acquisition, what the best 23 might look like next season and touch on the AFLW as well. With the draft only a month away, our list for next year is starting to take serious shape! Support the Show. Please subs…

Questions of the Day: Ben: Would you buy a similar but not compatible version of the Pirates of the Spanish Main IP from Wizkids? (similar theme and artwork, but not compatible with the original CSG) Mike: Would you be interested in a scenario model of play? How do you play the game? Do you play it for a 30 minute quick game, or larger games that t…

Mike Mulvhill is one of the true giants of Wizkids Pirates CSG history, having designed the majority of the game pieces! He was heavily involved in numerous aspects of the game from Spanish Main through Rise of the Fiends, and helped with certain aspects on Fire and Steel. The game was basically his in terms of game design, concept creation, game m…

Brady Rawlings has been busy during the trade period getting in some big....Fish(er) into the club, so let's unpack it! List changes Fisher, Stephens, Pink into the club What else is there to do? AFLW update! Support the Show. Please subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share North Pod with a fellow NMFC fan! Linktree - https://…

Mike Mulvhill is one of the true giants of Wizkids Pirates CSG history, having designed the majority of the game pieces! He was heavily involved in numerous aspects of the game from Spanish Main through Rise of the Fiends, and helped with certain aspects on Fire and Steel. The game was basically his in terms of game design, concept creation, game m…

Mike Mulvhill is one of the true giants of Wizkids Pirates CSG history, having designed the majority of the game pieces! He was heavily involved in numerous aspects of the game from Spanish Main through Rise of the Fiends, and helped with certain aspects on Fire and Steel. The game was basically his in terms of game design, concept creation, game m…

PIRATE BORG | RPG One Shot "Buried in the Bahamas" Part 2 PIRATE BORG is a scurvy-ridden, rules-light, art-heavy tabletop RPG. Inspired by history, fantasy, horror and rum. Your cutlass & flintlock won’t save you from the hordes of skeletons, the Kraken, or even your own crew. PIRATE BORG is a complete game based on and compatible with the award-wi…

Nick Ansell joins the pod again to talk about his thoughts on the second half of the season. Then we dive deep on potential delistings, needs during the trade period and who we would take from another club to fill a need on our list. Plus - a quick update on the delisting and AFL assistance news from the past week! Support the Show. Please subscrib…

Questions of the Day: (Ben) What is your favorite ship type to build and why? (Ethan) What is your favorite ship type to look at and why? Questions thread: https://pirateswithben.com/forums/topic/submit-your-questions-for-prototyping-lead-and-ship-designer-ethan-pasternack/ Ship shapes quick reference: https://psmlist.com/public/technicalshapes Gen…

PIRATE BORG | RPG One Shot "Buried in the Bahamas" Part 1 PIRATE BORG is a scurvy-ridden, rules-light, art-heavy tabletop RPG. Inspired by history, fantasy, horror and rum. Your cutlass & flintlock won’t save you from the hordes of skeletons, the Kraken, or even your own crew. PIRATE BORG is a complete game based on and compatible with the award-wi…