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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Harry Sheezel ties AFL all-time disposal record in North Melbourne victory over Richmond
Sheezel joins elite AFL disposal record company Live Events AFL all-time disposal leaders show historical excellence North Melbourne climbs AFL ladder with statement victory (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Harry Sheezel matched the Australian Football League all-time record for disposals in a single game, collecting 54 touches as North Melbourne defeated Richmond 135-87 at Ninja Stadium in Kangaroos midfielder equaled the record previously held by Tom Mitchell, who recorded 54 disposals for Hawthorn against Collingwood in 2018. Sheezel also contributed two goals in the dominant performance that ended North Melbourne's seven-game losing read: Former Australian cricketer, captain and coach Bob Simpson dies at age 89 The victory marked a significant turnaround for the Kangaroos, who secured a 48-point margin over the Tigers with a final score of 20.15 (135) to 13.9 (87). The result lifted North Melbourne off the bottom two positions on the AFL ladder, moving ahead of both Richmond and West 54-disposal performance places him alongside some of the sport's most prolific ball-winners in AFL history. The achievement represents only the second time a player has reached this milestone in league Mitchell previously held the sole record with his 54 disposals against Collingwood in Round 23, 2018. The Hawthorn midfielder's performance had stood as the benchmark for individual disposal counts in the modern AFL players have approached the record over the decades, with Greg Williams recording 53 disposals for Sydney against St Kilda in 1989, and Gary Ablett Jr matching that total for Gold Coast against Collingwood in complete list of highest single-game disposal totals demonstrates the rarity of Sheezel's achievement. Barry Price recorded 52 disposals for Collingwood against Fitzroy in 1971, while multiple players have reached 51 touches, including Scott Thompson for Adelaide against Gold Coast in 2011 and Lachie Neale for Brisbane Lions against Richmond in Mitchell appears three times in the top disposal performances, including his record-tying effort and two 50-disposal games in 2017 and 2018. The consistency of Mitchell's high-disposal performances highlights the exceptional nature of reaching such statistical read: Western United kicked out of A-League after Football Australia 'red card' Other notable performances include Tony Shaw's 50 disposals for Collingwood against Brisbane in 1991 and John Greening's 50 touches for Collingwood against Geelong in comprehensive victory over Richmond provided North Melbourne with crucial momentum after their extended losing streak. The Kangaroos' offensive output of 20 goals demonstrated improved efficiency in front of goal alongside their midfield struggles continued with the defeat, as the Tigers remain in the bottom portion of the AFL ladder. The 48-point margin reflected North Melbourne's control throughout the contest at the neutral venue in result shifts the competitive balance in the lower reaches of the AFL standings, with North Melbourne now positioned ahead of both Richmond and West Coast in ladder positioning.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Sheezel equals possession record in Kangaroos rout
Young gun Harry Sheezel has equalled the all-time AFL possessions record in North Melbourne's 48-point victory over Richmond. The 20-year-old picked up 54 disposals on Sunday afternoon in Hobart, on par with Tom Mitchell's effort for Hawthorn against Collingwood in 2018. Sheezel, who also finished with two goals, surpassed the Kangaroos' club record of 44 - jointly held by Brent Harvey, Phil Kelly and Ryan Bastinac - in the fourth quarter. He had a chance in the dying stages to have the league record to his own from a centre bounce but couldn't get his hands on the ball. Sheezel reached 28 disposals and five clearances in the first half and went on with the job in the second. No player has passed the 50-disposal mark since Brisbane's Lachie Neale in 2019. The Kangaroos led by eight points at the main break but pulled away with a eight-goal third term in the 20.15 (135) to 13.9 (87) result. 🚨 HARRY SHEEZEL 50TH TOUCH 🚨#AFLNorthTigers AFL (@AFL) August 17, 2025 North's fifth win of the year came at a cost, with star Cameron Zurhaar limping off with an ankle problem early in the second quarter after his leg was twisted in a tackle. The Tigers had their own problems, with key defender Nick Vlastuin also hobbling off with an ankle injury after falling awkwardly in a heavy collision. North youngster Paul Curtis joined in on the fun with a career-high five goals, featuring several snaps from tight angles, and a one-handed mark. Remarkably, 11 of the top 12 possession-getters for the game wore blue and white. Before a crowd of 11,176, the match was North Melbourne's final home game in Hobart at the end of a 13-year deal to play in Tasmania. Tom Lynch started strongly for Richmond, kicking his team's first two majors and getting the better of Kangaroos' defender Toby Pink for both. He finished with three goals but could have had more if not for some wayward set shots. North had more inside 50s (15-8) in the opening term but were wasteful, missing five consecutive shots at goal. The Tigers took a 29-16 lead into the second quarter before back-to-back goals from Curtis put the Kangaroos ahead. North's fifth win of the year came at a cost, with star Cameron ix goals-a-p
West Australian
20-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Unfiltered: North Melbourne young gun Harry Sheezel makes honest admission about pressure to perform
North Melbourne young gun Harry Sheezel has opened up on his difficult start to the season and how he deals with the 'outside noise'. Sheezel set the footy world alight with a brilliant first two seasons that saw him win the AFL Rising Star Award, as well as the club's best and fairest in 2023. He was again prominent in 2024, polling 15 Brownlow votes despite the Roos winning just three games. Sheezel has continued to rack up big numbers this year, but is not having as big an influence on games. His performances have led to some criticism, with Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes accusing him of getting 'stat-padding' and urging North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson to coach him harder . The fallout to that resulted in Cornes getting banned from a pre-game interview ahead of the Roos' clash against Essendon on Thursday night footy. Speaking to Channel 7's Hamish McLachlan on Unfiltered, Sheezel admitted the spotlight on his form has been 'tough', but he has things in place to block out the external noise. 'It's tough. I definitely am sort of ... not struggling with it, but it can get pretty hard after a game when you feel like you can have more impact on the game and feel like you should be on a trajectory that you should be influencing games more and having a more successful year,' he said. 'It definitely can get tough and you feel like you're letting, not only yourself down, but the team down and the greater footy public, but what people keep reassuring me and I've done a lot of reading and speaking to you has been so helpful is about not just getting caught up in all that, sticking to what's important and that is playing my role to the best of my ability each week no matter what that is. 'And the extra step is, what am I doing during the week to help that, how am I getting better each day, how am I learning from my mistakes, things that I could be doing better, listening to my coaches, my family and just trusting the process because at the end of the day that's all that matters. 'And enjoying that process along the way and not buying into the pressure or the external noise and the people that don't matter, let's say.' Sheezel went on to say that he is embracing the challenge and 'it will hold him in good stead going forward.' 'I think no matter how I play moving forward, I've developed some pretty good tools to keep me level, keep me focused and present, which is the main thing,' he said. 'I guess the motto I live by is just be present, because when you are present, you are your best self, you are not worrying about what's happened and what other people are saying, not worrying about the future either, just worrying about right now.' Sheezel has also been working closely with former Richmond captain Kane Johnson, who is new to the club as a leadership and mindset coach. 'We've done a lot of breath work and mindfulness and he's given me a couple of books to read and it keeps coming back to that — being present and when you're present, you are your best self,' he said. 'I've related to my football in terms of how I can have a greater purpose outside of myself and just wanting to play better for that external recognition or the media thinking I'm a good footballer or getting pumped up by people. 'It's beyond that. And for me, I've developed this purpose beyond myself and really investing in my teammates. How am I getting satisfaction out of them succeeding, not just on game day but during the week ... how I can help them. 'I feel like it's helping me a lot, come out of my own head, not worry so much about my own ego. 'This has really been a great lesson for me, this I wouldn't say adversity, but this challenging period. Just a reminder that what matters to focus my energy and attention on.' Unfiltered with Hamish McLachlan featuring North Melbourne star player Harry Sheezel, 9.30pm straight after The Front Bar on Seven and 7plus.
7NEWS
20-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Unfiltered: North Melbourne young gun Harry Sheezel makes honest admission about pressure to perform
North Melbourne young gun Harry Sheezel has opened up on his difficult start to the season and how he deals with the 'outside noise'. Sheezel set the footy world alight with a brilliant first two seasons that saw him win the AFL Rising Star Award, as well as the club's best and fairest in 2023. He was again prominent in 2024, polling 15 Brownlow votes despite the Roos winning just three games. Sheezel has continued to rack up big numbers this year, but is not having as big an influence on games. His performances have led to some criticism, with Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes accusing him of getting 'stat-padding' and urging North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson to coach him harder. The fallout to that resulted in Cornes getting banned from a pre-game interview ahead of the Roos' clash against Essendon on Thursday night footy. Speaking to Channel 7's Hamish McLachlan on Unfiltered, Sheezel admitted the spotlight on his form has been 'tough', but he has things in place to block out the external noise. 'It's tough. I definitely am sort of ... not struggling with it, but it can get pretty hard after a game when you feel like you can have more impact on the game and feel like you should be on a trajectory that you should be influencing games more and having a more successful year,' he said. 'It definitely can get tough and you feel like you're letting, not only yourself down, but the team down and the greater footy public, but what people keep reassuring me and I've done a lot of reading and speaking to you has been so helpful is about not just getting caught up in all that, sticking to what's important and that is playing my role to the best of my ability each week no matter what that is. 'And the extra step is, what am I doing during the week to help that, how am I getting better each day, how am I learning from my mistakes, things that I could be doing better, listening to my coaches, my family and just trusting the process because at the end of the day that's all that matters. 'And enjoying that process along the way and not buying into the pressure or the external noise and the people that don't matter, let's say.' Sheezel went on to say that he is embracing the challenge and 'it will hold him in good stead going forward.' 'I think no matter how I play moving forward, I've developed some pretty good tools to keep me level, keep me focused and present, which is the main thing,' he said. 'I guess the motto I live by is just be present, because when you are present, you are your best self, you are not worrying about what's happened and what other people are saying, not worrying about the future either, just worrying about right now.' Sheezel has also been working closely with former Richmond captain Kane Johnson, who is new to the club as a leadership and mindset coach. 'We've done a lot of breath work and mindfulness and he's given me a couple of books to read and it keeps coming back to that — being present and when you're present, you are your best self,' he said. 'I've related to my football in terms of how I can have a greater purpose outside of myself and just wanting to play better for that external recognition or the media thinking I'm a good footballer or getting pumped up by people. 'It's beyond that. And for me, I've developed this purpose beyond myself and really investing in my teammates. How am I getting satisfaction out of them succeeding, not just on game day but during the week ... how I can help them. 'I feel like it's helping me a lot, come out of my own head, not worry so much about my own ego. 'This has really been a great lesson for me, this I wouldn't say adversity, but this challenging period. Just a reminder that what matters to focus my energy and attention on.'
Perth Now
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Harry Sheezel makes honest admission about pressure to perform
North Melbourne young gun Harry Sheezel has opened up on his difficult start to the season and how he deals with the 'outside noise'. Sheezel set the footy world alight with a brilliant first two seasons that saw him win the AFL Rising Star Award, as well as the club's best and fairest in 2023. He was again prominent in 2024, polling 15 Brownlow votes despite the Roos winning just three games. Sheezel has continued to rack up big numbers this year, but is not having as big an influence on games. His performances have led to some criticism, with Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes accusing him of getting 'stat-padding' and urging North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson to coach him harder. The fallout to that resulted in Cornes getting banned from a pre-game interview ahead of the Roos' clash against Essendon on Thursday night footy. Speaking to Channel 7's Hamish McLachlan on Unfiltered, Sheezel admitted the spotlight on his form has been 'tough', but he has things in place to block out the external noise. Harry Sheezel concedes his form has been down this year. Credit: AAP 'It's tough. I definitely am sort of ... not struggling with it, but it can get pretty hard after a game when you feel like you can have more impact on the game and feel like you should be on a trajectory that you should be influencing games more and having a more successful year,' he said. 'It definitely can get tough and you feel like you're letting, not only yourself down, but the team down and the greater footy public, but what people keep reassuring me and I've done a lot of reading and speaking to you has been so helpful is about not just getting caught up in all that, sticking to what's important and that is playing my role to the best of my ability each week no matter what that is. 'And the extra step is, what am I doing during the week to help that, how am I getting better each day, how am I learning from my mistakes, things that I could be doing better, listening to my coaches, my family and just trusting the process because at the end of the day that's all that matters. 'And enjoying that process along the way and not buying into the pressure or the external noise and the people that don't matter, let's say.' Sheezel went on to say that he is embracing the challenge and 'it will hold him in good stead going forward.' 'I think no matter how I play moving forward, I've developed some pretty good tools to keep me level, keep me focused and present, which is the main thing,' he said. 'I guess the motto I live by is just be present, because when you are present, you are your best self, you are not worrying about what's happened and what other people are saying, not worrying about the future either, just worrying about right now.' Sheezel has also been working closely with former Richmond captain Kane Johnson, who is new to the club as a leadership and mindset coach. 'We've done a lot of breath work and mindfulness and he's given me a couple of books to read and it keeps coming back to that — being present and when you're present, you are your best self,' he said. 'I've related to my football in terms of how I can have a greater purpose outside of myself and just wanting to play better for that external recognition or the media thinking I'm a good footballer or getting pumped up by people. 'It's beyond that. And for me, I've developed this purpose beyond myself and really investing in my teammates. How am I getting satisfaction out of them succeeding, not just on game day but during the week ... how I can help them. 'I feel like it's helping me a lot, come out of my own head, not worry so much about my own ego. 'This has really been a great lesson for me, this I wouldn't say adversity, but this challenging period. Just a reminder that what matters to focus my energy and attention on.' Unfiltered with Hamish McLachlan featuring North Melbourne star player Harry Sheezel, 9.30pm straight after The Front Bar on Seven and 7plus.
