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With a misfiring forward line and the toughest run-in of any likely AFL finalist, North Melbournes 2016 hopes are shot, right?Not so, according to coach Brad Scott, despite the Kangaroos latest setback against the Western Bulldogs.At Etihad Stadium on Saturday night North looked second best all evening, losing by 14 points in a low-scoring affair.Worse, key forward Ben Brown sustained a knee complaint that could see him join fellow spearhead Jarrad Waite (hip) in their treatment room.On the night, Scott wouldnt be drawn on his diagnosis, saying only team doctors were cautiously optimistic he had avoided a major injury.The forward told the Sunday Footy Show he was hopeful of avoiding a stretch out of the team.The first signs are pretty good. Nothing major I dont think, he said.In the marking contest, I landed and thought I was fine and took off to run and realised I couldnt push off.Got to go in and have the scans and see what happens.The Kangaroos can ill-afford another missing senior player, with 10 first-teamers already on their injury list.Scott Thompson also didnt play the last quarter as he received treatment for a groin issue, which Scott said was purely precautionary.Given whats up next the Kangaroos would want to have their physios working overtime.They face reigning premiers Hawthorn at the MCG next weekend, second-placed Sydney in Hobart and then fourth-placed GWS Giants at Etihad in round 23.Rather than be daunted by the fixture list, Scott said playing four top-eight sides in their final month was exactly the preparation for finals he wanted.Well learn a fair bit out of tonight. What we need to improve on, he said.Win, lose or draw the next three weeks were going to get some really good evidence where we need to improve and what were doing well.Sometimes theres a bit of fools gold when you have a big win.Tonight I thought we were outplayed. Well go back and look at that. Were going to get that sort of thing the next three weeks. Cheap Rays Jerseys . 10 Texas A&Ms offence dominated as usual against SMU. Brent Honeywell Jersey . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. https://www.cheapraysonline.com/926i-avisail-garcia-jersey-rays.html . -- Lou Brocks shoulder-to-shoulder collision with Bill Freehan during the 1968 World Series and Pete Roses bruising hit on Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star game could become relics of baseball history, like the dead-ball era. Brandon Lowe Rays Jersey .Y. - Detroit goaltender Jonas Gustavsson has earned NHL first star of the week honours after winning in his first three appearances of the season. Emilio Pagan Jersey . -- Ohio States Urban Meyer has never had any issue acclimating to the biggest stages in college football. A snapshot of round eight in the A-League.THEY SAID IT: I was really happy with that save (on Brett Holman) and probably was flying a little bit too high on emotion, so maybe it was a ball I shouldnt have gone for. - Wanderers goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson on the collision that gave Brisbane an early penalty in their 1-1 draw on Friday.STAT THAT MATTERS: Its taken 36 matches but Central Coast have finally kept a clean sheet. Paul Izzo was the keeper to thank as his team moved into the top six with a 2-0 win over Perth on Thursday.MAN OF THE ROUND: Marco Rojas. The Kiwi winger fired Melbourne Victory into second spot on the ladder with two goals in the space of three minutes in his teams 2-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.SAFEST HANDS: For the second week in a row, Brisbane gloveman Michael Theo produced the most saves of the weekend. This ttime Theo kept 10 of Western Sydneys 11 shots on target out of his own net, helping the Roar salvage a 1-1 draw on Friday.ddddddddddddCONTROVERSY CORNER: Days after Jamie Maclarens manager described the clubs latest offer as disgusting and highly disrespectful, Brisbane coach John Aloisi has urged his star striker to remain in the A-League for at least one more season before looking to chase big money overseas. Watch this space.UNDER PRESSURE: It is almost a year to the day when Adelaide began their unbelievable climb from cellar-dwellars to champions. And just like last year, the winless Reds are rooted in last spot despite picking up a point in a scoreless draw with Sydney FC on Saturday. The time is now. ' ' '