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North Melbournes AFL opposition is irrelevant to coach Brad Scott as he remains adamant they can improve dramatically over the next six weeks.The Kangaroos are in crisis, with six losses from their last seven matches leaving them in big trouble.After starting the season with a nine-game winning streak, remarkably North could now miss the finals.But their strong start to the season means the Kangaroos fate is still in their own hands.They remain eighth, two games clear of Port Adelaide and St Kilda.Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has pumped up Friday nights clash with the Kangaroos as being like a final, but the Magpies are three games outside the top eight.And Scott is adamant that North can fix many of their problems.I see a lot of improvement for us ... but we have to address some things that are not personnel related and theyre not form related, he said.There are some areas of our game that are well within our control that were not doing.There are some specific areas, that I wont go into, which are chalk and cheese (from their nine-game winning streak).The things we are talking about internally are irrelevant to the opposition you play - they are completely in our control.Several North stars have to lift, with All-Australian ruckman Todd Goldstein and key forward Drew Petrie under the media microscope.Midfielder Ben Cunnington is another not currently at his best, while last weekend Daniel Wells and Jarrad Waite returned from injury.Again, Scott is confident of a resurgence.Fortunately, the guys who are probably not in their best touch are really seasoned, capable players, he said.The champions of the game dont spend too long in situations like this and they work their way through. 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Thats not me as a teammate. Moving forward, it wont be an issue for me.Both Wilkerson and Richardson sat on the sideline for the first quarter of the Jets 27-23 loss at Miami . After the game, Bowles said it was simply a coachs decision, and refused to go into details. Neither player spoke to reporters in the locker room after the game.Reports emerged Monday that Wilkerson had either missed or been late to more than one team meeting, and was absent for a walkthrough the day before the Jets game against Baltimore on Oct. 23. Wilkerson didnt play in that game because of a sore foot. He was also late for a meeting before the Jets preseason game against the Giants and was benched for a quarter and fined.I have been late to meetings, Wilkerson said. I did miss the walkthrough prior to the Ravens game. Those actions are unacceptable. I definitely feel that, as a leader on this team, I definitely need to do better. I respect the coaches and everybody in this building. I take responsibility for my actions.Moving forward, it wont be an issue. As a leader on this team, I have to show better and do better. Thats something I will do.Wilkerson declined to divulge what he and Bowles spoke about when they met to discuss the situation. Despite the missteps by Wilkerson, Bowles still thinks the defensive end exhibits leadership qualities.His work ethic on the field, ass far as getting guys going, Bowles said.ddddddddddddHes one of the guys on the field that people rally around and he can make big plays and make things happen. He can rally guys up in the locker room and out on the field and get going. Thats how I view him from a leadership standpoint.Wilkerson has struggled to match his production from last season, when he had a career-best 12 sacks. He spent the offseason recovering from a broken leg suffered in the season finale, but received a five-year, $86 million contract extension. He has 2 1/2 sacks this season, but insisted his lack of production isnt a result of his tardiness issues.That has nothing to do with my play, Wilkerson said. Whenever Im out there, Im going to do the best that I can.Richardson admitted to oversleeping by 20 minutes and missing the team meeting last Friday, which led to his benching.Im not a regular at missing meetings, Richardson said. Coach Bowles is a disciplinarian. That was my sentencing right there.Richardson said it was the only non-excused absence he had for a team meeting this season.It has been blown way out of proportion, he said. I know me missing the first quarter is not blown out of proportion, but it was one meeting. Its all it is.The benching of two star players has contributed to an increasing opinion that the Jets are dysfunctional , which is a direct reflection on Bowles as the coach. Wilkerson insists Bowles has not lost control of his locker room, not even close.I dont think coaches lose control, Wilkerson said. 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