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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.

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)

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‘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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North Melbourne AFL training. Monday, January 20. 2024. Picture: David Crosling

Track watch: Forgotten Roo, young big man make their move

North Melbourne recruit Caleb Daniel’s recovery from a hamstring issue is on track – and he’s not the only key Roo making big strides on the injury front.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos thanks the crowd after his 100th match during the 2024 AFL Round 16 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Make or break: Time is now for Roos with LDU at stake

North Melbourne simply must avoid another bottom-two finish in 2025. The future of their best player depends on it. Check out the full Kangaroos’ season preview here.

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AFLW grand final player ratings

Every player rated: Who starred, flopped on AFLW’s biggest stage

Who stood up in the decider and who struggled to have an impact? We rate every Kangaroo and Lion from the 2024 AFLW grand final.

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Download your 2024 AFLW Grand Final sweep

North Melbourne or Brisbane Lions? Don’t miss the chance to get involved in this year’s AFLW Grand Final by downloading our exclusive sweep.

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Eliza Reilly 1-42 GF ranks

1-42: Every AFLW Grand Final player ranked

Will it be Jasmine Garner and Ash Riddell? How about Ally Anderson or Breanna Koenen? ELIZA REILLY ranks every player from 1-42 ahead of the AFLW Grand Final.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 28th November 2024. AFLW Grand final preview pic. North Melbourne skipper Emma Kearney and Breanna Koenen, skipper of the Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park today ahead of tomorrow nights AFLW Grand final . Picture: Michael Klein

‘We belong here’: North’s evolution to AFLW yardstick

North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney is happy to accept favouritism heading into this year’s AFLW Grand Final and has revealed why she thinks her side truly belongs on the big stage.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Ash Riddell of the Kangaroos celebrates kicking a goal during the round three AFLW match between Melbourne Demons and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Casey Fields, on September 15, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

All class: Roos ball magnet Riddell builds her own fan base

Grand Final week is supposed to be all about the spotlight. But, North Melbourne star Ash Riddell’s approach is much more low key than most — and, she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: The Kangaroos sing the team song during the 2024 AFLW First Preliminary Final match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Port Adelaide Power at IKON Park on November 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Defying history: Damning numbers engulf North’s hunt for perfection

North Melbourne could enter the rarest of air this weekend as the first team to go through an entire season undefeated. But history suggests they might be in some trouble.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Dakota Davidson of the Lions celebrates with the premiership cup during the 2023 AFLW Grand Final match between The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and The Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on December 03, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

GF teams: Lions, Kangaroos both unchanged for epic rematch

North Melbourne and Brisbane have named unchanged sides for Saturday night’s AFLW Grand Final as the Kangaroos back Tess Craven to overcome soreness in time for the decider.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Emma Kearney of the Bulldogs (second from left) celebrates a goal with teammates L-R Ellie Blackburn, and Kirsty Lamb during the 2018 AFLW Grand Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on March 24, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Roos quartet desperate to relive ‘magical’ day

The Kangaroos know taking down an AFLW powerhouse on the last day of the season is not an impossible task – four of them have done it before.

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