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.
North Melbourne
‘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.
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Rising Star race over? Young Cat stuns again in big win
On a day when the Rising Star favourite George Wardlaw was involved in an incident that may draw MRO heat, a Geelong young gun took centre stage – and surprised his coach again.
Carlton slammed over ‘inexcusable’ scenes
Carlton and the AFL have both been slammed over uncomfortable scenes on Sunday slammed as “not good enough” by a footy great.
‘Absolute garbage’: AFL erupts over drama
North Melbourne have taken Carlton down to the wire but a controversial late call has infuriated fans and commentators alike.
‘Slowly build belief’: Roos to take heart from loss
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson backed his troops to keep building belief after another gallant loss, this time to Carlton, while Harry McKay’s head knock has come under scrutiny.
‘I was pretty low’: Mills opens up on emotional journey back
In October last year, Sydney captain Callum Mills stood forlorn in front of the media after a Mad Monday wrestling incident gone wrong. On Saturday, he made his long-awaited return – and it was an emotional one.
Roos make injury call on young gun
North Melbourne has made a decision on whether its Rising Star favourite can return against Sydney on Saturday.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
‘We’ve got to grow the f— up’: Dimma unleashes on Suns
The Suns almost pinched it late, but North Melbourne – led by young stars Colby McKercher and Harry Sheezel – held on. And coach Damien Hardwick has had enough, delivering an all-time post-match statement.
‘Goal assist of the year’ stuns AFL world
A North Melbourne star has left jaws on the floor after he wound back the clock and delivered a highlight moment for the ages.
‘Easy target’: Clarko shuts down harsh claim
When told a former coach said his Kangaroos would get beaten by a reserves team from the 1980s Alastair Clarkson shot back.
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