‘Got to back ourselves’: Roos explain Whitlock trade gamble
Eyebrows were raised — and fans in raptures — when North Melbourne sacrificed its future first-round pick in a bold draft move. But, the club says it got a better deal than it expected.
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Rising Roo makes early Devils call, flags midfield move
Colby McKercher has revealed his plans ahead of massive Tasmanian interest and hints at a new role in the midfield as the Roos look to bounce up the ladder in 2025.
Roo-thless: North storms into home AFLW decider
AFLW flag favourite North Melbourne sent a powerful message to its Grand Final opponent, earning hosting rights by demolishing Port Adelaide in a lopsided preliminary final played in gruelling conditions.
Son of a gun’s security drama as Roos champ explains board call
Father-son Roo River Stevens had a graduation entrance to remember, but the security guard had no sense of occasion. He and his champion father reflect on his journey and why Anthony stepped down from the board.
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Big call made on concussed Kangaroo captain
North Melbourne don’t know when co-captain Jy Simpkin will play again after the sickening collision last weekend which left him badly concussed.
‘I failed’: Saints defender on sickening hit
St Kilda and under-fire defender Jimmy Webster have publicly responded to the sickening hit which has stunned the AFL.
AFL coach confronted rival players, used slur
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson allegedly used an ugly slur during a confrontation with rival St Kilda players.
Family’s shocking response to horror AFL hit
There are calls for Jimmy Webster to be banned after a horror bump in the AFL pre-season, but his family have mocked the nasty hit.
‘Fair bump play on’: Webster family reacts to vicious Simpkin hit
Jimmy Webster’s hit on Jy Simpkin caused a firestorm of reaction on social media and in a series of deleted social media posts, Webster’s family defended the under-fire Saint.
Watch: Ten weeks? Roos skipper flattened by ‘stupid’ bump
A St Kilda veteran has flattened Jy Simpkin with a brutal bump that left AFL legends questioning whether he should receive a gigantic penalty. WATCH the incident here.
‘Out of control’: AFL deals are just insane
Kane Cornes has been left shaking his head after the Bombers and North Melbourne announced major news on Wednesday night.
Sacked Thomas under police investigation for threats
After being sacked by the Roos following an 18-match suspension from the league, Tarryn Thomas is now under investigation by Victoria Police.
‘Hope to see him play AFL again’: Simpkin wants Thomas to return
North Melbourne skipper Jy Simpkin hopes his now-former teammate Tarryn Thomas can return to AFL at another club once he “he gets all his stuff off-field sorted”, saying he was still in contact with the troubled midfielder.
Among chaos, superstar Roo is the hero North needs right now
It’s been dark times at North Melbourne both on and off the field in recent years, but a locked-down goalkicking machine could be the one to lead them into the light, writes JON RALPH.
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