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‘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.

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)

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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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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.

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)

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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 29, 2024. AFL . North Melbourne vs Carlton at Marvel Stadium. Alastair Clarkson, senior coach of the Kangaroos at qtr time . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Back them in’: Clarko defends AFL drug stance

One of the game’s longest-serving coaches has come to the defence of the AFL over its under-fire drug testing regimen.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Charlie Curnow of the Blues and Kallan Dawson of the Kangaroos compete for the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 03 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on March 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Carlton star limps off late in Blues’ big win

Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow sent a scare through the Blues’ squad late in their comfortable victory over the winless Roos.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Tom Powell of the Kangaroos in action during the 2024 AFL AAMI Community Series match between the St Kilda Saints and North Melbourne Kangaroos at RSEA Park on March 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The making of North’s young breakout ‘superstar’

An unheralded North Melbourne youngster has taken a huge leap so far this season – and there is clear reason why. JOSH BARNES speaks to Tom Powell about his breakout season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: George Wardlaw of the Kangaroos in action during the round one AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and North Melbourne Kangaroos at ENGIE Stadium, on March 16, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Why Rising Star Warlord will keep ‘leading the charge’ for Northball

George Wardlaw is happy to keep flying the ‘Northball’ flag as the Roos keep building. And he says he won’t be North Melbourne’s only Rising Star this year.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Luke Jackson of the Dockers leaves the field after a win during the 2024 AFL Round 2 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Fremantle Dockers on March 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘What a turnaround’: Freo star on fire

A third quarter blitz allowed Fremantle to continue its solid start to the season, roaring past North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Nick Larkey of the Kangaroos and Josh Treacy of the Dockers compete in a ruck contest during the 2024 AFL Round 2 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Fremantle Dockers on March 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How Dockers took the lawnmower to Roos’ green shoots

North Melbourne started their match against Fremantle on fire under the roof at Marvel, but after the half a Luke Jackson-inspired Dockers rallied to come from behind despite plenty of green shoots for the Roos.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Zane Duursma of the Kangaroos celebrates with team mates after kicking a goal during the round one AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and North Melbourne Kangaroos at ENGIE Stadium, on March 16, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Inside the coaching flips that have Roos keyed in on rebuild

Having scooped up future stars across two of the most important drafts in club history, North Melbourne has turned its attention to making those players better. This is how the Roos have done it.

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A strip of turf at Marvel Stadium has significantly less grass coverage following Pink's series of concerts at the venue over the last month. Picture: Ed Bourke

Marvel surface Pink scars linger

The impact of four Pink concerts is clearly visible at Marvel Stadium, but the Kangaroos and AFL say there are no issues as footy returns to the venue.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Jaidyn Stephenson of the Kangaroos runs the ball during the round one AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and North Melbourne Kangaroos at ENGIE Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Unrecognisable AFL star has ‘aged 25 years’

A forgotten AFL star has left fans shocked when he unveiled a new look in Round 1 that had many viewers doing a double take.

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Giants Jesse Hogan during the Round 1 AFL match between the GWS Giants and North Melbourne at Engie Stadium on March 16, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - Phil Hillyard **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Giants still with room to grow as Hogan proves forward-half key

GWS players are speaking about premiership glory – and last week’s win suggests they are right in doing so. But something happened on Saturday that needs to be addressed, writes Lachlan McKirdy.

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