As it stands, North Melbourne will have the No. 1 pick in November’s draft. Will the Roos take Victorian Josh Smillie? Or could they trade it? JON RALPH looks at the club’s path back to September.
North Melbourne CEO Jen Watt has opened up about the club’s move away from Hobart as a second home when Tasmania joins the competition. Plus her hope for Tarryn Thomas.
Alastair Clarkson has called for umpires to be more vigilant about players “milking” freekicks after two lineball decisions came back to haunt North Melbourne in its loss to Western Bulldogs.
Luke Davies-Uniacke has always had talent – but it took a harsh lesson from a well-known football identity to save that talent from going to waste. The young star opens up to JON RALPH on his journey to 100 games.
Luke Davies-Uniacke is set to turn his back on the chance to become one of the best-paid players in the game and recommit to North Melbourne. JON RALPH has the details.
North Melbourne’s Rising Star fancy faces a stint on the sidelines after a training mishap on Thursday.
One of the most important parts the Giants’ orange tsunami has re-signed after seeing ‘the light at the end of the tunnel’. Plus. Charlie Comben’s new deal at North Melbourne.
When Shane Mumford retired, JON RALPH thought we’d never see a ruckman like him again. But something is happening at North Melbourne this year that suggests otherwise.
AFL fans and commentators have called for the game to stamp out one of the sport’s most controversial acts after a furore erupted.
Melbourne defender Christian Salem pulled the pin on a halftime interview as a wild brawl broke out at the MCG on Saturday night.
A disappointed North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says there’s a surprise silver lining in the Roos’ pair of heartbreaking defeats.
North Melbourne has explained the mystery behind a star midfielder’s absence from training as speculation grows over a high draft pick’s future.
They coughed up a huge lead and were controversially denied by a late umpiring call, but a Kangaroos star says they’ve already let go after a frustrating loss.
Amid recent trade links to Western Australia, Collingwood premiership hero Bobby Hill is set to recommit to the club. JAY CLARK has details.
AFL football boss Laura Kane says an error was made late in the Kangaroos’ loss to Collingwood, but defended the decision not to award a crucial 50m penalty.
Bailey Scott has spoken after being denied a clear 50 metre penalty in the dying stages against Collingwood. He speak to JAY CLARK about his thoughts on the non-decision.
Will Phillips had well-held Nick Daicos all day in the Roos’ quest to topple the Magpies. However, come the last quarter, Daicos was tearing up Marvel Stadium and Phillips was on the bench.
North Melbourne finally got a win on the board last week, and not many celebrated harder than Charlie Comben on the siren. JAY CLARK chats to a man who wears his heart on his sleeve.
It would be easy for North Melbourne to let Cam Zurhaar walk if he opts to enter free agency. But as JON RALPH writes, that’s a scenario which could cost the Roos dearly.
The tagger is back in fashion for most coaches but a man who has won four premierships isn’t sold on the idea.
Ollie Wines has missed games of footy because of issues with his heart, and the Brownlow winner is set to address those issues in the off-season, but insists he’s right to go.
No one at North Melbourne takes winning for granted, especially the Rising Star favourite who had to wait 388 days from his debut to taste victory.
Suspension meant Harley Reid was not on the field for the Roos’ breakthrough win of 2024 over the Eagles. But should the young gun be wearing the blue and white stripes instead?
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
North Melbourne has broken its 288-day winless drought – but the Roos almost blew it. Enter Jy Simpkin, to give his side a much-needed win to take the pressure off.
A controversial umpiring call decided the game for the second time on Saturday, as North Melbourne finally broke their dreaded losing streak.
After 11 games for the Kangaroos in 2024, they’re still winless. And that’s not even the most damning stat about their year to date. MICK McGUANE doesn’t hold back in his mid-year report card for the royal blue and white.
Brad Scott’s comments about Tarryn Thomas caused a stir among the AFL community, and questions from some Essendon members prompted an email response from the club to clarify its position. READ THE EMAIL HERE.
With a possible two-week ban hanging over his head for his latest tirade, Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson has learnt his fate for his outburst down in Hobart during the Roos’ most recent loss.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is facing a potential ban after the AFL launched an investigation into “profanity” towards umpires.
Just months after his sanction for abuse towards St Kilda players, the Roos coach is once again under investigation by the AFL for alleged abusive language at umpires.
Port Adelaide stormed to a commanding win over North Melbourne — giving Jason Horne-Francis the last laugh against his old side. But, two injuries to key players have soured the victory.
Port’s Jason Horne-Francis was public enemy No. 1 against North Melbourne, but he had the last laugh in a fiery victory in Hobart.
There has been an outpouring of grief in the footy world over the death of a pioneer with some extraordinary accolades.
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Essendon and North Melbourne are mourning the loss of triple premiership player Barry Davis, who died, aged 80, on Wednesday after a life that included a remarkable 289-game career.
North Melbourne haven’t won a game this season but morale is high enough for super coach Alastair Clarkson to keep a couple of guns on ice a bit longer.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says he’s happy for his former players, but will Kangaroos supporters feel the same on Sunday?
As they struggle to keep their senior players out on the park, the Kangaroos are looking at experienced recruits from other clubs.
Alastair Clarkson will finally undergo his Pride in Sport education program after he was found to use homophobic language in a pre-season game. But he’s not the only North leader completing the training.
The winless Kangaroos could be dealt another harsh blow as they sweat on scans for one of their only shining lights.
The AFL’s overdue stand on domestic violence will be held back by an anti-social modern problem, writes Graham Cornes.
Last season, the Roos were performing so badly they were handed priority picks. But look away, North fans, because the numbers show 2024 is even bleaker.
North Melbourne is still winless after a trip to the Top End on Saturday night. But coach Alastair Clarkson remains steadfast that the fortunes of his club will eventually turn.
Tarryn Thomas has been accused of repeatedly calling his estranged girlfriend after he was cut by North Melbourne and handed an 18-match suspension for threatening the same woman.
A number of draft hopefuls impressed in the Geelong school derby, including a father-son prospect and a Cats linked youngster. See the scouting notes, stats and ranking points.
Nathan Buckley has raised eyebrows with a surprisingly strongly-worded bake of a star player he has a long history with.
North Melbourne didn’t really get close on the scoreboard in their Saturday afternoon clash with St Kilda, going down by 38 points, but coach Alastair Clarkson saw some positive signs for the 0-8 Roos.
Just hours before Wayne Carey was to receive “legend” status at the NSW Football Hall of Fame, the AFL has stepped in.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has laughed off a former club president’s comments that the Kangaroos could become extinct.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has responded to a scathing article by Herald Sun columnist Mick McGuane which criticised the club’s training standards. See the column and watch Clarkson’s response here.
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