Unbeaten Roos dealt nasty blow
A North Melbourne star has been dealt a cruel injury blow which could shape the top of the AFLW ladder.
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Records tumble as Hawks lock in finals berth
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AFL scrambles to save round 24 game amid strike threat
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Clarkson responds after interview criticism
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‘Hard to believe’: Roos’ scary revelation
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How Bevo plans to avoid repeat of 2023 finals disaster
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AFL giant makes history, wins on his own
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How failed trade made an All-Australian ruck contender
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Clarko reveals North’s pursuit of Viney, Wines on trade hit list
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Victorian club meets with Tarryn Thomas over possible AFL lifeline
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Thomas splits with manager as Saints fans fume over pursuit
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Coach’s Dusty reveal after 17-year disaster
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Roos find their answers to leave Tigers with more Dusty questions
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Clarkson hopes to defend himself in court
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Rising Star race over? Young Cat stuns again in big win
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Carlton slammed over ‘inexcusable’ scenes
Carlton and the AFL have both been slammed over uncomfortable scenes on Sunday slammed as “not good enough” by a footy great.
‘Absolute garbage’: AFL erupts over drama
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‘Slowly build belief’: Roos to take heart from loss
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‘I was pretty low’: Mills opens up on emotional journey back
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Buckley’s spicy swipe after three-year rift
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0-8 and but Roos ‘not far away’ says Clarko
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AFL sensationally blocks Carey induction
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Clarkson fires back at North speculation
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has laughed off a former club president’s comments that the Kangaroos could become extinct.
‘Mick’s right’: Watch Clarkson respond to scathing criticism
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has responded to a scathing article by Herald Sun columnist Mick McGuane which criticised the club’s training standards. See the column and watch Clarkson’s response here.
95 players in 10 years: North’s revolving door to nowhere
The Kangaroos added free agents Shaun Higgins and Jarrad Waite in 2014. Since then, the club’s list management has been dire with 95 new names – 54 of whom are no longer at North.
Crows sound Showdown warning with North demolition
Adelaide has demolished winless North Melbourne as captain Jordan Dawson continued his resurgence with a commanding display to send a warning to Showdown rivals Port Adelaide.
Why a North Melbourne great wants Sheezel as Roos’ skipper
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Bold plan for Roos to take over Melbourne’s north
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McGuane: North in danger of exodus, lazy star must improve
Mick McGuane has turned the blowtorch on winless North Melbourne, declaring the AFL battler is in danger of an exodus of stars if it keeps settling for poor standards.
Robbo: Even the coaching greats aren’t miracle workers
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Roos’ promising step to avoid exodus
They’ve got other serious concerns on the free agency front but the Kangaroos have locked away a gun on a bumper long-term deal.
Why Harley Reid wouldn’t have fixed Roos
North Melbourne fans are ruing the one win their club’s registered in its last 27 games – the win which cost them Harley Reid. But would Harley still be Harley in the system at Arden St?
Revealed: Dons, Crows among key suitors for Roos star
Three clubs are the early frontrunners in the race for Luke Davies-Uniacke, who has delayed talks over a new deal at struggling North Melbourne.
Coach says Roos free agents after success, not money
Alastair Clarkson says it will be on North Melbourne to convince its free agents of future success after another star delayed contract talks.
Thomas determined to make AFL return in 2025
Former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas will make his way back to the AFL next year if he satisfactorily completes a behavioural change program.
Inside the rebuild: Are Hawks or Roos closer to next flag?
Both several years into rebuilds, North Melbourne and Hawthorn’s next premierships appear a long way off. GLENN MCFARLANE examines how both clubs are tracking and the keys to their re-emergence as contenders.
Clarko gears up for clash with ‘faceless’ Hawks
Alastair Clarkson insists one eye remains on the bigger picture as North Melbourne tussles with his former club for a first win of the season.
Journo, Cornes clash over ‘nasty’ sexist attack
Caroline Wilson and Kane Cornes have butted heads after the veteran journalist called out a “disturbing” attack on a female figure.
‘My nightmare’: North star’s powerful message
North Melbourne vice-captain Nick Larkey has responded strongly to questions about his long-term deal at the struggling Roos.
AFL coach lashes Australia after Bondi attack
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AFL coach breaks down over Bondi mum link
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‘When is it going to change?’: Clarkson speaks out on violence
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Roaming Jezza helps pile pain on hapless Roos
Jeremy Cameron and Brad Close had a day out on the green this week leading into the Masters, and the pair piled on the pain for the Cats against North Melbourne.
English to turn back on the West, leaving Dog on the outer
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