Sheezel Shines as Roos Smash Tigers in Record-Breaking Win
What a game it was in Hobart, as North Melbourne not only snapped a painful seven-game losing streak but did it in emphatic style, defeating Richmond by 48 points. The Kangaroos were absolutely dominant, and at the heart of it all was Harry Sheezel, who delivered a performance that will be remembered for years.
Sheezel collected an astonishing 54 disposals, equalling the all-time VFL/AFL record that Tom Mitchell set back in 2018. On top of that, he even managed to kick two goals, making his night even more remarkable. Every time the ball came his way, it seemed to stick, and the Roos fans were on their feet as he marched closer and closer to that magical number. By the time the final siren rang, history had been matched, and Sheezel had also shattered North Melbourne’s club record for disposals in a single game, which previously stood at 44.
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The impact of his performance couldn’t be overstated. It was one of those games where everything just seemed to click—his positioning, his clean hands, his decision-making. Sheezel himself admitted after the match that it felt as though the ball simply kept finding him, and sometimes in footy, that’s exactly how greatness happens.
But this wasn’t just a one-man show. Luke Davies-Uniacke had a monster night too, gathering 40 disposals and adding 10 clearances, while Tristan Xerri put in a powerhouse performance in the ruck with 22 disposals, 17 tackles, and 40 hitouts. Everywhere you looked, North Melbourne had players stepping up, and their ability to sustain pressure right across the ground broke Richmond apart in the second half.
The Tigers, for their part, started with some fight and even led at quarter time, but they simply couldn’t withstand the Kangaroos’ relentless surge after halftime. Richmond’s Tom Lynch tried to spark something with a couple of quick goals, and Maurice Rioli Jr provided some magic with a checkside gem, but it wasn’t enough. The Roos were just too strong, piling on 14 goals to seven after the main break.
For North Melbourne, the win carried even more significance than the margin. It lifted them out of the bottom two on the ladder, pushing them above both Richmond and West Coast. After what’s been a tough season, this victory gave their fans something to celebrate, and the sight of their young star Sheezel joining the record books added an unforgettable highlight.
Games like this are rare, the kind supporters will look back on for years. The Roos not only walked away with four points but also a sense of belief, while Sheezel’s name is now etched into AFL history alongside some of the greats. For Richmond, it was another tough day in a challenging season, but for North Melbourne, this was a statement win, one that said their future is brighter than it might have seemed just a few weeks ago.
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