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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Josh Rachele of the Crows sits on the bench after being injured in the first quarter during the 2025 AFL Round 03 match between the Adelaide Crows and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval on March 30, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘Ginger’ Rachele damages ribs; Nicks hails Crows’ ‘maturity’

Adelaide’s win over the Roos wasn’t as pretty as their first two victories in 2025, but Matthew Nicks has praised his troops – plus giving an update on Josh Rachele.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 22nd March, 2025 . AFL Round 2. North Melbourne vs Melbourne at the Marvel Stadium. Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos after win over Melbourne . Picture: Michael Klein

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‘Validation’: Kangas win could secure star free agent

North Melbourne players know one win, as big as it was, doesn’t make a season, but taking down Melbourne could prove the catalyst to keep hold of a star.

Alastair Clarkson celebrated with his players. Photo: Fox Footy.

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AFL coach’s celebration act raises eyebrows

Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson had plenty to celebrate with his players, but one act has caught the attention of fans.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Robert Hansen Jr and Jack Darling of the Kangaroos celebrate a goal during the round two AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium, on March 23, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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Roos’ young guns put old Dees to the sword in clinical final term

After years of pain, misery and chronic club turmoil, North Melbourne, maybe the Clarko era is officially underway at the Kangaroos after putting Melbourne to the sword.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Libby Birch of the Kangaroos warms up during the round eight AFLW match between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Windy Hill, on October 20, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Why finals tilt is a ‘bonus’ for Roos star

A key cog in North Melbourne’s AFLW flag tilt is grateful just to be out on the field after a near disaster in pre-season training.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos looks on after winning the round 2 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium, on March 25, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Ralph: Fair play to Roos, but Perth venture looms as on-field disaster

Fair play to the Kangaroos for trying to secure a $2 million windfall each year by playing home games in Perth, but it’s hard to see how it will help them climb the ladder, writes Jon Ralph.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Tom Powell of the Kangaroos (L) celebrates a goal with teammate Jy Simpkin during the 2024 AFL Round 2 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Fremantle Dockers on March 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Go west: How North’s WA sell-off will impact 2025 fixture

North Melbourne is poised to sell two home games to Western Australia, including one which will be played two hours from Perth. Here’s what it means for the 2025 fixture.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Jaidyn Stephenson of the Kangaroos is tackled by George Hewett of the Blues during the round four AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium, on April 07, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Find that spark’: Ex-Magpie tips Stephenson to return

Jaidyn Stephenson went from the AFL’s Rising Star in 2018 to retired in 2024. After his sudden retirement, a former Magpie says he hopes the prodigious talent isn’t lost to football.

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What really happened during ‘hurt’ Daniel’s Bulldogs exit

Caleb Daniel was playing AFL footy consistently for almost nine years when he was sent to the Bulldogs reserves. He reveals how he found himself on the outer and off to North Melbourne.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 3, 2024. AFL. Community Cup series. St Kilda vs North Melbourne at RSEA Park, Moorabbin. Jaidyn Stephenson of the Kangaroos . Pic: Michael Klein

Shock as 25-year-old AFL star suddenly quits

The winner of the AFL’s 2018 Rising Star award has announced he’s walking away from the game at the age of just 25.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28: Caleb Daniel of the Kangaroos poses during a North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL media opportunity at Arden Street Ground on October 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Lack of trust’: Reason for Bulldog’s exit revealed

Caleb Daniel was one of two All-Australians who battled for game time at the Western Bulldogs in 2024 and he’s revealed where it all went sideways.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. October 17 , 2024. AFL. Bailey Smith tries on the hoops for the first time after being traded to Geelong from the Western Bulldogs . . Pic : Michael KleinÃ.. BAZ

Best 23s: How trade period changed every club

Trade period is behind us and the clear winners and losers have emerged. How will every club’s best 23 look for 2025 after the exchange period? FIND OUT HERE

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - June 30: Isaac Kako of Victoria Metro during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and Victoria Metro at Alberton Oval on June 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Clubs in tight tusstle for Bombers’ pick 9

North Melbourne has made a play for Essendon’s pick 9 in an attempt to bring Dan Houston to the club, but JON RALPH reports another club is set to swoop as the Bombers brace for an early bid on Isaac Kako.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Darcy Cameron, Josh Daicos, Brayden Maynard, Jeremy Howe and Tom Mitchell of the Magpies sings the song in the rooms after winning the AFL First Qualifying Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 07, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Revealed: Roos’ shock play for premiership Pie

North Melbourne is desperate for more experience on its list, and while chasing Luke Parker, Jack Darling and Caleb Daniel, JAY CLARK reveals they also made a bold play for a Premiership pie.

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