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Quiz about North in the 1990s
Quiz about North in the 1990s

North in the 1990s Trivia Quiz


This quiz looks back at what could be described as North Melbourne's second 'golden age', under the leadership of Dennis Pagan and Wayne Carey.

A multiple-choice quiz by KP_84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
KP_84
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
368,711
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
126
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many Grand Finals did North Melbourne play in during the Pagan/Carey golden era? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. North Melbourne made it to the Preliminary Finals stage on how many occasions under Dennis Pagan? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was star player Wayne Carey's nickname? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How many minor premierships did North Melbourne win during the Pagan/Carey era? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who beat North Melbourne in the 1998 Grand Final? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which year did North Melbourne win the (pre-season) Ansett Cup during the Pagan/Carey era? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which North Melbourne player won the Norm Smith medal in the 1996 Grand Final? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. North Melbourne beat which team in extra time in a Qualifying Final in 1994? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. During the Pagan/Carey era, North Melbourne pioneered this tactic, which helped them turn games into fast-paced, crash-and-bash contests. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Wayne Carey was North Melbourne's leading goalscorer in the year 2000.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many Grand Finals did North Melbourne play in during the Pagan/Carey golden era?

Answer: 3

The 'Roos played in the 1996, 1998 and 1999 Grand Finals, winning two and losing one.
2. North Melbourne made it to the Preliminary Finals stage on how many occasions under Dennis Pagan?

Answer: 7

The Kangas made it to the final-four seven times in a row, from 1994 to 2000.
3. What was star player Wayne Carey's nickname?

Answer: The King

Carey also has the nickname 'Duck', but was known best as 'The King'.
4. How many minor premierships did North Melbourne win during the Pagan/Carey era?

Answer: 1

North Melbourne finished with a 16-6 record in the 1998 home and away season to take the minor premiership.
5. Who beat North Melbourne in the 1998 Grand Final?

Answer: Adelaide

North Melbourne kicked a horrendous 8 goals, 22 behinds to hand the Crows an unlikely win.
6. In which year did North Melbourne win the (pre-season) Ansett Cup during the Pagan/Carey era?

Answer: 1997

The Kangaroos beat St. Kilda in a tight tussle in the final.
7. Which North Melbourne player won the Norm Smith medal in the 1996 Grand Final?

Answer: Glenn Archer

The 1996 season was the turning point of Archer's career. In addition to the Norm Smith medal, he also earned a spot in the All-Australian team for the first time in 1996.
8. North Melbourne beat which team in extra time in a Qualifying Final in 1994?

Answer: Hawthorn

The Kangaroos overpowered the Hawks in extra time to win by 23 points.
9. During the Pagan/Carey era, North Melbourne pioneered this tactic, which helped them turn games into fast-paced, crash-and-bash contests.

Answer: Pagan's Paddock

Pagan's Paddock is when all of the attacking players clear their attacking 50 metres so that the ball can be bombed into the open space. This gives North's forwards (Wayne Carey, in particular) room to run onto the ball. More recently, Hawthorn used a similar tactic - called Buddy's Box - to deliver the ball to Lance Franklin.
10. Wayne Carey was North Melbourne's leading goalscorer in the year 2000.

Answer: True

Carey kicked 69 goals in the 2000 Premiership Season.
Source: Author KP_84

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