The Tackle: Saints jumping rebuild queue on road to TDK
The Saints could be about to speed past rivals on the rebuild ladder, writes Jay Clark. It’s no longer just the money that might entice Tom De Koning anymore, it’s the prospect of finals.
North Melbourne
Licence to thrill: New Swan’s breakout game torches Roos
Riley Bice has a licence to thrill from Dean Cox. The mature-age recruit became North Melbourne’s nightmare in a remarkable performance in the Swans’ big Saturday night win.
‘Listless’ AFL club torched, $1.4m star called out
A Kangaroos great has lamented the club’s “listless” 65-point loss to Sydney, saying he thought his old side was past such down performances.
AFL world says same thing in all-time howler
Journeyman Peter Ladhams has been roasted across the footy world for a shot on goal universally declared one of the worst in history.
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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.
Roos quartet desperate to relive ‘magical’ day
The Kangaroos know taking down an AFLW powerhouse on the last day of the season is not an impossible task – four of them have done it before.
GF track watch: Courageous Roo restricted at main training
A young gun of the Kangaroos is still feeling the effects of a big collision in the preliminary final as preparations ramp up for the big dance. ELIZA REILLY has the latest from North Melbourne.
‘Fingerprints’: Humble coach wins top gong
Coaches have had their say on who the best performing AFLW boss was this season – in an early grand final week victory for one mentor.
The Longmire legacy: Deep Grand Final pain which defines ‘Horse’
Grand Final pain punctuated John Longmire’s long career in the VFL/AFL. GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH recap his time as a Roo and Swans coach.
‘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.
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.
‘All lies’: Wayne Carey’s ex drops a bomb
Wayne Carey’s ex-partner has spoken publicly about the “insulting” claims made by the footballer 17 years later.
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