Will this be the best midfield in the game soon?
There are still a lot of question marks hanging over the North Melbourne list. But there’s absolutely no doubt about one thing – the talent. We look at the emerging A-graders at the Roos.
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Injury strikes two Roos as top-five draftee reveals debut year role
Just as two North Melbourne players showed positive signs on the injury front, two others had setbacks on a wet Monday, where a top draft pick announced where he would play in 2024.
Thomas grilled by Integrity Unit over domestic violence allegations
North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas has finally faced the Integrity Unit over domestic violence allegations after repeated delays over getting lawyers to AFL House.
Video of AFL star’s bashing played to court
Former Kangaroos captain Jack Ziebell was bashed after going outside to check on a friend just hours after his final game for the club.
Thomas’ AFL interview in limbo as key big man goes under the knife
North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas is still in limbo, with a time for his date with AFL House not yet confirmed, while a key big man for the Roos has gone under the knife.
North track watch: ‘Sausage’ sizzling, recruit cleared, no Tarryn
North Melbourne recruit Zac Fisher got some good news from his hamstring scans, plus a young power forward returned to full training. See more from Kangaroos’ track watch here.
Thomas exiled from Kangaroos training amid allegations
Tarryn Thomas’s AFL career remains in limbo as the North Melbourne star prepares to front the AFL Integrity Unit over allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
North Melbourne recruit sent for scans as rookie close to return
North Melbourne could be without a boom recruit following an injury in Friday’s match simulation, while a much-hyped rookie is edging close to a return to training.
Thomas to step away from training as timeline revealed
The scheduled questioning of Tarryn Thomas by the AFL Integrity Unit has been cancelled at the last minute as the North Melbourne star faces more allegations of domestic violence.
AFL star facing fresh DV allegations
The AFL is investigating fresh allegations of domestic violence involving North Melbourne star Tarryn Thomas.
Young Roo faces fresh allegations of domestic violence
Almost 12 months to the day since he took time away from the Roos, Tarryn Thomas will face scrutiny from AFL House for new claims made against him.
Sheezel 2.0? Roos draftee makes his move
The top two draft picks of 2023 appear destined to be sent behind the ball. But could it have something to do with the debut seasons of two of the AFL’s hottest young guns?
Fed-up Roos make pledge for change amid 100-year low
‘Everyone is sick of’ losing at Arden Street – and co-captain Jy Simpkin says the time for change has finally come. But can the young Roos walk the walk?
Roos track watch: Thomas, senior stars stuck on sidelines
Tarryn Thomas was forced to watch on as the North Melbourne main group completed a tough session in the summer sun, and he wasn’t the only one missing.
The worrying holes North need to fill to improve in 2024
North Melbourne have stockpiled an impressive array of forward and midfield talent through draft and trading but there is an area of the ground where they seem even weaker than in 2023.
Inside an AFL draft pick’s first two weeks
An AFL rising star has has revealed what life is like living with an AFL legend after starting a new life as a professional athlete.
Inside an AFL draft pick’s first two weeks
Living with a Kangaroos legend, Melbourne traffic and picking the right tunes: Colby McKercher offers a rare insight into the start of an AFL career.
Luckless tall crucial to Roos’ revival
The fortunes of an injury-riddled North Melbourne tall could define the Kangaroos’ 2024 season as he takes on a big new role.
‘As we speak’: Lions waste no time prepping the trophy cabinet
While Lions players were busy celebrating their second AFLW premiership, club officials wasted no time making room in the trophy cabinet for their latest silverware.
‘In front of our noses’: Roos rue blown chance as Lions win AFLW epic
Kangaroos coach Darren Crocker has rued his sides final quarter collapse, after Brisbane scored 24 unanswered points in a thrilling AFLW Grand Final. Follow all the reaction and celebrations from Ikon Park.
‘Special for everyone’: Roos relish AFLW success
The last players to feature in a grand final for North Melbourne say they are thrilled to see the AFLW side vie for a breakthrough flag.
Roo ruse: The AFLW shock 17,343km in the making
As the Roos plot their premiership push, a pair of Irish parents bit the bullet to surprise their AFLW-playing daughter on the eve of the biggest game of her life. So how did they pull it off?
Why footy’s ‘a little bit more terrifying’ for future doctor Roo
A normal day can start at footy training and end in the emergency department of Sunshine Hospital, but for Kangaroo Lulu Pullar, footy can be a bit more unpredictable.
Stress, self-doubt: Circuit breaker that turned Roo’s season around
Tess Craven was plagued by self-doubt and was battling on and off the field. But her greatest fear became a blessing. She opens up on the turning point and her supportive local club.
‘These boys can play’: Roos skipper hails new crop
Kangaroos co-captain Jy Simpkin says he is excited to be “one of the old guys” as he talks up his side’s 2023 draftees.
North set to unleash legend’s son
The son of an AFL legend will debut in one of the feel-good stories of the season, while the Kangaroos reveal what Alastair Clarko has been up to.
Talking finals? How young Crows are embracing new challenge
A win against Essendon at Marvel Stadium next week will entrench Adelaide in the top-eight – so are the Crows embracing the F word? Go inside the club’s recent focus session.
Ratten on the Clarko ‘transition period’ plan
Alastair Clarkson will return to North Melbourne next week – but what does it mean for Brett Ratten? The caretaker coach opened up on the plan after the loss to the Crows.
Roos make huge Clarkson call
North Melbourne has revealed the timeline for Alastair Clarkson to return to his post as senior coach, with a new role in the short term.
Clarkson close to coaching return
After giving Alastair Clarkson his distance, North Melbourne officials have ramped up talks with the absent master coach and a return is looming.
Power play: Does coach swap appeal for Hinkley, Dimma?
Could a direct coach swap be on the cards for 2024, and would it appeal for Damien Hardwick to return to Port and Ken Hinkley to head to Punt Rd?
‘25 years too late’: Cable victim speaks on Hall of Fame dismissal
The AFL commission has voted unanimously to officially remove Barry Cable from the Australian Football Hall of Fame, with one of Cable’s alleged victims saying the move has come far too late.
Disgraced AFL legend wiped from history
Disgraced Australian Rules legend Barry Cable has had his highest honours revoked immediately by the AFL and the club he played for.
Run home: More tests coming but hot Pies can’t be topped
The Pies have set the benchmark so far in 2023, but can anyone run them down or is the minor premiership a certainty? See the predicted run home.
AFL great sexually abused teen: court
Football great Barry Cable will be forced to fork out almost $1 million after a court found he sexually abused an underage woman.
‘Always going to stay’: Rising forward gun commits to Kangas
Several suitors came hard for North Melbourne forward Nick Larkey, yet the rising star’s belief in the club’s direction meant it was never about the bottom line.
Roos to request extra soft cap cash for Clarko cover
North Melbourne are set to formally ask the AFL for some extra room in the football department to cover for the absence of Alastair Clarkson. See the details here.
Bali drama to Brownlow chance: How De Goey’s transformed
Jordan De Goey’s career was at a crossroads a year ago after his infamous Bali trip. But the star Pie has repaid Craig McRae’s faith as he elevates himself to a new level.
Skipper re-signs to monster deal
North Melbourne has won just 10 games since the start of 2020, but their captain is refusing to bail out.
Ratten gives Clarko wide berth
North Melbourne caretaker coach Brett Ratten reveals why he is trying to avoid contact with Alastair Clarkson.
‘He’s close’: Troubled AFL star set to play
After twice being stood down from the club for behavioural issues, a North Melbourne young gun could play in the AFL this weekend.
‘This is a crisis’: AFL calamity exposed
Damien Hardwick’s decision to quit has exposed a widening “crisis” in the AFL with the game’s biggest names left feeling like “scum”.
Trolls target Roos staff in wake of interchange disaster
North Melbourne has urged calm among its supporters after staff were targeted by trolls in the wake of the club’s costly interchange breach against Sydney.
New Roos coach faces ‘brutal’ AFL reality
Brett Ratten has been a caretaker coach before but never in the circumstances he finds himself in with North Melbourne.
‘Wear and tear’: Clarkson’s replacement reveals toll
Brett Ratten has been a caretaker coach before but never in the circumstances he finds himself at North Melbourne.
Kennett’s bombshell call after Clarko exit
Jeff Kennett has made a huge call on the Hawthorn racism inquiry in the wake of Alastair Clarkson’s decision to take a break from football.
Five coaches and eight wins in 32 months: Roos’ hellish run
North Melbourne has had five separate coaches in 32 months, lost a prized No. 1 pick and dealt with a number of other off-field issues. Can the club recover?
Robbo: Finding resolution in racism scandal a ‘s*** show’
Gill McLachlan wants a resolution. Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and the First Nations players and their partners deserve a resolution. But one is seemingly impossible to find in the current climate.
‘Furious spray’ sparked shock AFL bombshell
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson stunned the AFL with his bombshell decision on Thursday but the cracks were already showing.
‘Needs to get himself right’: Viney reveals Clarkson turmoil
Alastair Clarkson has stepped down as North Melbourne coach and there is no timeline for his return. Football boss Todd Viney has explained the decision. Plus, Chris Fagan’s reaction.
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