This is the definitive image of North Melbourne's 150-year history. A vivid and detailed visual essay featuring numerous Kangaroo players, officials and the many great moments at Arden Street.
Some features:
1. The elephant that got loose at Arden street.
2. The gasometer which was a landmark, as well as the galloping version ... Mick Nolan.
3. The teeth at dentist Allen Aylett's feet.
4. Best mates Anthony Stevens and Glenn Archer chaired off the ground together typify the mateship that the club is built on.
5. The team photo of the 1975 Premiership. Sam Kekovich is said to have missed the appointment at the photographers because he was still celebrating the win in the arms of a certain young lady. Well he now takes his rightful place in the photo but unfortunately he didn't have time to get dressed!
6. The centrepiece is said to be the origin of the name "the shinboners". A loyal local fan back in the 20's was a butcher who used to tie blue ribbons to the shinbones in his shop window every Saturday morning.
7. John Dugdale and Winston Abraham's famous grabs are shown along with a reflective Ron Casey as he finally holds the elusive cup. It's all here in this intricate piece of art.
The painting hangs at the club's bar room lounge at the Telstra Dome, Docklands Stadium.