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.
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.