North Melbourne

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos is congratulated by Harry Sheezel after kicking a goal during the round 10 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on May 19, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

North’s $10m man? LDU poised to sign on in Clarko endorsement

Luke Davies-Uniacke is expected to recommit to North Melbourne on a bumper deal which could span as much of seven years. Jay Clark has full details.

Entertainment

Netflix star doubles down on AFL hype

It’s becoming pretty clear that the superstar American comedian has picked a side in Australia.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Josh Rachele of the Crows sits on the bench after being injured in the first quarter during the 2025 AFL Round 03 match between the Adelaide Crows and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval on March 30, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘Ginger’ Rachele damages ribs; Nicks hails Crows’ ‘maturity’

Adelaide’s win over the Roos wasn’t as pretty as their first two victories in 2025, but Matthew Nicks has praised his troops – plus giving an update on Josh Rachele.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 22nd March, 2025 . AFL Round 2. North Melbourne vs Melbourne at the Marvel Stadium. Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos after win over Melbourne . Picture: Michael Klein

AFL

‘Validation’: Kangas win could secure star free agent

North Melbourne players know one win, as big as it was, doesn’t make a season, but taking down Melbourne could prove the catalyst to keep hold of a star.

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Shattered fairytale and a brutal ego hit: Inside Parker’s Swans exit

Luke Parker thought his VFL stint was just about getting match fitness. Then after a few weeks, it dawned that his Swans career might be coming to an end. Parker tells JON RALPH how he ended up at North Melbourne.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Finn O'Sullivan of the Kangaroos and Jed Adams of the Demons compete during the 2025 AFL match simulation between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and Melbourne Demons at Arden Street on February 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Proof young Roo is a SuperCoach lock; verdict on top 10 draftees

SuperCoach watchers may have been concerned seeing Finn O’Sullivan end up on the bench for the end of the Roos’ clash on Saturday, but it only cemented his spot in JON RALPH’s team.

AFL News

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 22nd February, 2025 . North Melbourne vs Melbourne at Arden St Oval. Christian Petracca gives Clayton Oliver a hug at qtr time . Picture: Michael Klein

It’s official: ‘The best version’ of Clarry is back

When Clayton Oliver the footballer is firing on all cylinders, it means Clarry the person is also back to his best. After Saturday, the Demons know they’ve got their man back.

AFL

Every Roo rated: Why this phenom can win the Brownlow

North Melbourne’s spike has to be around the corner. Who will stand up to take this club back to relevancy? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate every Kangaroo.

AFL

AFL. North Melbourne hold a simulation practice game at Arden St. Matt Whitlock takes possession of the ball going forward. Picture: Ian Currie

Track watch: Young Roo justifying North’s draft gamble

Eyebrows were raised when North Melbourne paid a huge price to trade up for Matt Whitlock at the draft. But if his latest pre-season outing was any indication, it’s a gamble that is set to pay off. SEE FULL MATCH SIM NOTES.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 6th February, 2025 . North Melbourne training at Arden Street. Harry Sheezel of the Kangaroos kicks at goal . Picture: Michael Klein

Sheezel the forward? Clarko hints at Roos shuffle

Nick Larkey, Jack Darling and Harry Sheezel? North Melbourne has given a hint one of its biggest talents could be used as an attacking weapon in 2025. See full track notes here.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 03: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos warms up before the 2024 AFL Round 21 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium on August 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Roos legend: We can prosper — with or without LDU

North Melbourne is doing everything it can to lock down free agent-to-be Luke Davies-Uniacke. But, one Roos great says the club’s rebuild won’t suffer if LDU takes up a big-money offer elsewhere.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos celebrate with Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos after winning the round 21 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Getting into him’: Roos wait on $8m man’s call

When the media reports your teammate is being offered the biggest deal in the club’s history, there’s going to be some ribbing.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 11th November 2024. AFL. North Melbourne training at Arden St oval. George Wardlaw of the Kangaroos didnÃt take part in the time trial on the first official day back for the 1-4 year players . Picture: Michael Klein

‘Shattered’: Kangaroos young gun’s injury blow

A day after a trio of St Kilda stars were put on the sidelines, a North Melbourne youngster has suffered a similar injury fate.

Your SayAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Jesse Motlop of the Blues celebrates kicking a goal during the round 18 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on July 15, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?

At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?

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