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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Jenna Bruton, Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner of the Kangaroos celebrate during the AFLW Grand Final match between North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, on November 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Inside story: How North built AFLW’s greatest list

When North Melbourne entered the AFLW, they didn’t pull their punches in the recruiting space. JOSH BARNES looks at how the Roos planted the seeds for an undefeated premiership season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Alice O'Loughlin of the Kangaroos celebrates kicking a goal during the AFLW Grand Final match between North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, on November 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

WATCH: Every Kangaroos goal on way to maiden flag

North Melbourne flew out of the blocks in the opening term and never looked back on their way to premiership glory. Watch all of their goals from a historic night here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Kangaroos celebrate victory during the AFLW Grand Final match between North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, on November 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Analysis: Crocker’s North have changed AFLW forever

North Melbourne didn’t just set AFLW records on its way to a maiden premiership. As ELIZA REILLY writes, the Roos produced a style which has changed the way AFLW is played and will be the benchmark for the future.

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Every player rated: Who starred, flopped on AFLW’s biggest stage

Who stood up in the decider and who struggled to have an impact? We rate every Kangaroo and Lion from the 2024 AFLW grand final.

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Download your 2024 AFLW Grand Final sweep

North Melbourne or Brisbane Lions? Don’t miss the chance to get involved in this year’s AFLW Grand Final by downloading our exclusive sweep.

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1-42: Every AFLW Grand Final player ranked

Will it be Jasmine Garner and Ash Riddell? How about Ally Anderson or Breanna Koenen? ELIZA REILLY ranks every player from 1-42 ahead of the AFLW Grand Final.

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‘We belong here’: North’s evolution to AFLW yardstick

North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney is happy to accept favouritism heading into this year’s AFLW Grand Final and has revealed why she thinks her side truly belongs on the big stage.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Ash Riddell of the Kangaroos celebrates kicking a goal during the round three AFLW match between Melbourne Demons and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Casey Fields, on September 15, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

All class: Roos ball magnet Riddell builds her own fan base

Grand Final week is supposed to be all about the spotlight. But, North Melbourne star Ash Riddell’s approach is much more low key than most — and, she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Defying history: Damning numbers engulf North’s hunt for perfection

North Melbourne could enter the rarest of air this weekend as the first team to go through an entire season undefeated. But history suggests they might be in some trouble.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Dakota Davidson of the Lions celebrates with the premiership cup during the 2023 AFLW Grand Final match between The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and The Brisbane Lions at IKON Park on December 03, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

GF teams: Lions, Kangaroos both unchanged for epic rematch

North Melbourne and Brisbane have named unchanged sides for Saturday night’s AFLW Grand Final as the Kangaroos back Tess Craven to overcome soreness in time for the decider.

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