North Melbourne

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Jackson Archer of the Kangaroos looks to pass the ball during the round one AFL match between Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Archer learns fate after horror clash, Swan handed ban

Jackson Archer has been whacked by the AFL’s MRO after his horror collision with Luke Cleary on Saturday night, while Justin McInerney has also been handed a big ban.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Luke Cleary of the Bulldogs is taken from the ground on a stretcher after a contest with Jackson Archer of the Kangaroos during the round one AFL match between Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

AFL

Latest on KO’d Dog as Beveridge, Clarkson weigh in

An incident in the final term of the clash between the Dogs and Roos brought Marvel Stadium to a standstill. Get an injury update and see what the coaches had to say here.

Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft and Sydney's Tom McCartin during the AFL Round 1 match between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at the SCG on March 15, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

AFL

Levi a must? Key SuperCoach takeaways from Super Saturday

It was a big first Super Saturday of the 2025 season – and there were plenty of SuperCoach hits and misses. Recap the action and see what it all means going forward.

AFL

Clarko uncovered: North’s exorcism and my message to LDU

Ahead of his 20th season as an AFL coach, Alastair Clarkson chats to GLENN MCFARLANE about sticking fat with North Melbourne’s rebuild, how close he came to quitting the game and Luke Davies-Uniacke’s future at Arden St.

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North Melb

Clarko v Ross: ‘False’ claim Roos coach won’t stand for

Alastair Clarkson has taken aim at fellow coaching veteran Ross Lyon’s claim that serious AFL clubs don’t sell matches. See what he said in response here.

North Melb

Team of the century: Roos that kept flame flickering at Arden St

This century has been littered with attempts to relocate the Kangaroos — but these players have all contributed to keeping the club at its true home. See North’s best side since 2000 here.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Liam Baker of the Eagles celebrates the winning goal during the 2025 AAMI AFL Community Series match between West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Hands Oval on March 01, 2025 in Bunbury, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Ex-Tiger wins over Eagles faithful as Roo draftee pushes Rd 1 case

West Coast gave up plenty in their trade for Liam Baker, but the former Tiger might already be a fan favourite. Plus the young Kangaroo in line to play round 1.

AFL

Shattered fairytale and a brutal ego hit: Inside Parker’s Swans exit

Luke Parker thought his VFL stint was just about getting match fitness. Then after a few weeks, it dawned that his Swans career might be coming to an end. Parker tells JON RALPH how he ended up at North Melbourne.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Finn O'Sullivan of the Kangaroos and Jed Adams of the Demons compete during the 2025 AFL match simulation between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and Melbourne Demons at Arden Street on February 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Proof young Roo is a SuperCoach lock; verdict on top 10 draftees

SuperCoach watchers may have been concerned seeing Finn O’Sullivan end up on the bench for the end of the Roos’ clash on Saturday, but it only cemented his spot in JON RALPH’s team.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 22nd February, 2025 . North Melbourne vs Melbourne at Arden St Oval. Christian Petracca gives Clayton Oliver a hug at qtr time . Picture: Michael Klein

It’s official: ‘The best version’ of Clarry is back

When Clayton Oliver the footballer is firing on all cylinders, it means Clarry the person is also back to his best. After Saturday, the Demons know they’ve got their man back.

AFL

Every Roo rated: Why this phenom can win the Brownlow

North Melbourne’s spike has to be around the corner. Who will stand up to take this club back to relevancy? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate every Kangaroo.

AFL

AFL. North Melbourne hold a simulation practice game at Arden St. Matt Whitlock takes possession of the ball going forward. Picture: Ian Currie

Track watch: Young Roo justifying North’s draft gamble

Eyebrows were raised when North Melbourne paid a huge price to trade up for Matt Whitlock at the draft. But if his latest pre-season outing was any indication, it’s a gamble that is set to pay off. SEE FULL MATCH SIM NOTES.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 6th February, 2025 . North Melbourne training at Arden Street. Harry Sheezel of the Kangaroos kicks at goal . Picture: Michael Klein

Sheezel the forward? Clarko hints at Roos shuffle

Nick Larkey, Jack Darling and Harry Sheezel? North Melbourne has given a hint one of its biggest talents could be used as an attacking weapon in 2025. See full track notes here.

North Melb

Roos legend: We can prosper — with or without LDU

North Melbourne is doing everything it can to lock down free agent-to-be Luke Davies-Uniacke. But, one Roos great says the club’s rebuild won’t suffer if LDU takes up a big-money offer elsewhere.

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