Melbourne AFL team announces state switch
After the Barossa Valley was locked in for an AFL game in 2025, another remote location has been handed a match for premiership points.
North Melbourne
Roos consider banking on 2025 rise in huge draft gamble
North Melbourne could take a huge risk in a deal that would see their future-first round pick owned by a rival club. JON RALPH looks at the Kangaroos’ options.
Why finals tilt is a ‘bonus’ for Roos star
A key cog in North Melbourne’s AFLW flag tilt is grateful just to be out on the field after a near disaster in pre-season training.
Ralph: Fair play to Roos, but Perth venture looms as on-field disaster
Fair play to the Kangaroos for trying to secure a $2 million windfall each year by playing home games in Perth, but it’s hard to see how it will help them climb the ladder, writes Jon Ralph.
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Wines ‘100 per cent fine’ – but heart surgery awaits
Ollie Wines has missed games of footy because of issues with his heart, and the Brownlow winner is set to address those issues in the off-season, but insists he’s right to go.
First win is sweetest for Rising Star favourite
No one at North Melbourne takes winning for granted, especially the Rising Star favourite who had to wait 388 days from his debut to taste victory.
‘I wish they lost’: Premiership Roo’s Harley Reid regret
Suspension meant Harley Reid was not on the field for the Roos’ breakthrough win of 2024 over the Eagles. But should the young gun be wearing the blue and white stripes instead?
AFL admits umpire error as contentious calls reviewed
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
Inspired Roos hold off Eagles to claim first win of 2024
North Melbourne has broken its 288-day winless drought – but the Roos almost blew it. Enter Jy Simpkin, to give his side a much-needed win to take the pressure off.
‘Can’t believe it’: Fury at twin AFL shockers
A controversial umpiring call decided the game for the second time on Saturday, as North Melbourne finally broke their dreaded losing streak.
McGuane: Roos lurching toward one of AFL’s worst seasons
After 11 games for the Kangaroos in 2024, they’re still winless. And that’s not even the most damning stat about their year to date. MICK McGUANE doesn’t hold back in his mid-year report card for the royal blue and white.
Revealed: Dons members emailed to distance club from Thomas
Brad Scott’s comments about Tarryn Thomas caused a stir among the AFL community, and questions from some Essendon members prompted an email response from the club to clarify its position. READ THE EMAIL HERE.
Clarko learns fate for latest outburst
With a possible two-week ban hanging over his head for his latest tirade, Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson has learnt his fate for his outburst down in Hobart during the Roos’ most recent loss.
‘Can’t walk past’: Coach investigated by AFL
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is facing a potential ban after the AFL launched an investigation into “profanity” towards umpires.
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