North Melbourne

Hawthorn dominated the Roos to book its finals berth.

Records tumble as Hawks lock in finals berth

Hawthorn has capped off a stunning turnaround, booking its place in September after brushing aside the Kangaroos.

Alastair Clarkson and Sam Mitchell press conference announcing that Clarkson will step aside of the end of the 2021 season making way for Mitchell to take over. 29/07/2021. . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL scrambles to save round 24 game amid strike threat

The Hawks have it all to play for when they take on the Kangaroos in Launceston, and possible industrial action has forced the AFL to make a major change to the clash.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos (L) looks on along side Todd Viney, assistant coach of the Kangaroos 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

Clarkson responds after interview criticism

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson had a wry take on the Kangaroos’ bold play for the son of their football boss.

AFLW

‘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.

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Gather Round 2024, Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne at Norwood Oval. Tommy Flanagan with Lucy Shepherd, 14 and Tilly Hume, 16 Picture: Ben Clark

Gallery: Lions, Roos fans flock to Norwood Oval

Friday night was Norwood’s turn to welcome a legion of footy fans as Brisbane and North Melbourne met for their Gather Round clash.

AFL

Deven Robertson at Lions training at Brighton Home Arena on Sunday. Picture Lachie Millard

Lions have ‘work to do’ after poor start

The Lions and the Kangaroos will both be chasing their first win of the AFL season when they meet at Norwood Oval on Friday.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 29, 2024. AFL . North Melbourne vs Carlton at Marvel Stadium. Alastair Clarkson, senior coach of the Kangaroos at qtr time . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Back them in’: Clarko defends AFL drug stance

One of the game’s longest-serving coaches has come to the defence of the AFL over its under-fire drug testing regimen.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Charlie Curnow of the Blues and Kallan Dawson of the Kangaroos compete for the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 03 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on March 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Carlton star limps off late in Blues’ big win

Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow sent a scare through the Blues’ squad late in their comfortable victory over the winless Roos.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Tom Powell of the Kangaroos in action during the 2024 AFL AAMI Community Series match between the St Kilda Saints and North Melbourne Kangaroos at RSEA Park on March 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The making of North’s young breakout ‘superstar’

An unheralded North Melbourne youngster has taken a huge leap so far this season – and there is clear reason why. JOSH BARNES speaks to Tom Powell about his breakout season.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: George Wardlaw of the Kangaroos in action during the round one AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and North Melbourne Kangaroos at ENGIE Stadium, on March 16, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Why Rising Star Warlord will keep ‘leading the charge’ for Northball

George Wardlaw is happy to keep flying the ‘Northball’ flag as the Roos keep building. And he says he won’t be North Melbourne’s only Rising Star this year.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Luke Jackson of the Dockers leaves the field after a win 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)

‘What a turnaround’: Freo star on fire

A third quarter blitz allowed Fremantle to continue its solid start to the season, roaring past North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Nick Larkey of the Kangaroos and Josh Treacy of the Dockers compete in a ruck contest 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)

How Dockers took the lawnmower to Roos’ green shoots

North Melbourne started their match against Fremantle on fire under the roof at Marvel, but after the half a Luke Jackson-inspired Dockers rallied to come from behind despite plenty of green shoots for the Roos.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Zane Duursma of the Kangaroos celebrates with team mates after kicking a goal during the round one AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and North Melbourne Kangaroos at ENGIE Stadium, on March 16, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Inside the coaching flips that have Roos keyed in on rebuild

Having scooped up future stars across two of the most important drafts in club history, North Melbourne has turned its attention to making those players better. This is how the Roos have done it.

AFL

A strip of turf at Marvel Stadium has significantly less grass coverage following Pink's series of concerts at the venue over the last month. Picture: Ed Bourke

Marvel surface Pink scars linger

The impact of four Pink concerts is clearly visible at Marvel Stadium, but the Kangaroos and AFL say there are no issues as footy returns to the venue.

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