Goldstein stars for Kangaroos

NORTH MELBOURNE ruckman Todd Goldstein enjoyed the best outing of his 10-game AFL career against Melbourne at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, booting five goals in a best-on-ground performance.

Todd Goldstein booted five goals for North Melbourne on Sunday.
Todd Goldstein booted five goals for North Melbourne on Sunday.

ASHLEY BROWNE

NORTH MELBOURNE ruckman Todd Goldstein enjoyed the best outing of his 10-game AFL career against Melbourne at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The 21-year-old, currently the only Jewish player on an AFL list and just the 10th to play the top level, booted five goals in his side’s 62-point win over the battling Demons.Goldstein had 17 possessions, took seven marks and enjoyed 17 hit-outs in what it is hoped will become his breakout performance.

For those who play fantasy football, Goldstein also racked up a handy 121 Dreamteam points.

Goldstein was drafted by the Kangaroos in late 2006 from the Oakleigh Chargers. He attended Trinity Grammar in Melbourne and is a relatively late convert to Australian football, having played basketball while growing up.

He is involved in a tight competition to become the starting ruckman at North Melbourne, alongside Hamish McIntosh, Drew Petrie and David Hale.

comments

Enjoy Unlimited Access To The Australian Jewish News Website And All Our Online Content For AUD$18/month Or Just AUD$120/year.

Subscribe Now