North Melbourne

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.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Emma Kearney of the Bulldogs (second from left) celebrates a goal with teammates L-R Ellie Blackburn, and Kirsty Lamb during the 2018 AFLW Grand Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on March 24, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

AFL

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.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Tess Craven of the Kangaroos trains away from the main group during a North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos Training Session at Arden Street Ground on November 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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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.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Darren Crocker, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos lines up with his players for the prematch ceremony and national anthem during the 2024 AFLW First Preliminary Final match between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and the Port Adelaide Power at IKON Park on November 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL

‘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.

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‘Hard to believe’: Roos’ scary revelation

Rivals expect the AFLW runners-up to repeat their 2023 exploits this season, and the Kangaroos captain thinks she knows why.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 18: Luke Beveridge, Senior Coach of the Bulldogs addresses his players during the 2024 AFL Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How Bevo plans to avoid repeat of 2023 finals disaster

Last year, the Western Bulldogs had a finals spot in the bag and blew it. Here’s what Luke Beveridge is telling his troops to avoid the same thing happening with season 2024 on the line next weekend.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Sam Darcy of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the round 23 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on August 18, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

AFL giant makes history, wins on his own

The Western Bulldogs have one foot in the AFL Finals after Sam Darcy responded to criticism in the perfect way.

AFL

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 3, 2024. AFL. Community Cup series. St Kilda vs North Melbourne at RSEA Park, Moorabbin. Rowan Marshall of the Saints and Tristan Xerri of the Kangaroos battle in the ruck . Pic: Michael Klein

How failed trade made an All-Australian ruck contender

Tristan Xerri could have been the back-up ruckman to Rowan Marshall this year. Instead, he has stepped out of Todd Goldstein’s shadow to emerge as an All-Australian contender. JOSH BARNES finds out how.

AFL

Alastair Clarkson and North Melbourne on search for veterans

Clarko reveals North’s pursuit of Viney, Wines on trade hit list

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has openly revealed his club is chasing Demon Jack Viney and named four other veterans he would love to bring to the Kangaroos.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Tarryn Thomas of the Kangaroos marks the ball during the 2023 AFL Round 23 match between the Richmond Tigers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Victorian club meets with Tarryn Thomas over possible AFL lifeline

After being sacked by North Melbourne and handed an 18-game ban by the AFL, Tarryn Thomas could be set for an AFL lifeline, after meeting with a Victorian club’s list guru on Tuesday.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - July 23 , 2023. AFL . Tarryn Thomas of the Kangaroos celebrates a 2nd quarter goal during the round 19 match between St Kilda and North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on July 23, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Thomas splits with manager as Saints fans fume over pursuit

Tarryn Thomas’ meeting with St Kilda’s Graeme Allan has sparked an uproar online from Saints fans, expressing their disapproval at any links to the former Kangaroo.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Noah Balta, Jack Graham, Dustin Martin and Nathan Broad of the Tigers look dejected after the round 21 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Coach’s Dusty reveal after 17-year disaster

The Richmond Tigers have one hand on the AFL’s wooden spoon but coach Adem Yze revealed there could well be a loss that’ll hurt fans more.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos celebrate with Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos after winning the round 21 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium, on August 03, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Roos find their answers to leave Tigers with more Dusty questions

Zane Duursma might have taken mark of the year, Luke Davies-Uniacke was unstoppable and North Melbourne registered its first win over a Victorian club since 2022. But where’s Dustin Martin really at?

AFL

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos is seen before the 2024 AFL Round 20 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Geelong Cats at Blundstone Arena on July 27, 2024 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Clarkson hopes to defend himself in court

Alastair Clarkson is hopeful of appearing in court after the racism case against Hawthorn took a step forward last week.

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