‘Injuries happen’: Clarko defends Xerri after high hit
Max Gawn said he ‘had to respond’ after Tristan Xerri’s wayward arm collected Tom Sparrow high, but Alastair Clarkson said ‘injuries happen’. Watch the incident and have your say.
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Youthful passion: The teen Roo leading the way off the field
He’s only suited up for five AFL games, but as North Melbourne teenage defender Wil Dawson continues to establish himself, he’s also locked in on a passion away from the field… and in the classroom.
AFL to review Xerri call after he was ‘laid out on the ground’
The vision of North Melbourne big man Tristan Xerri looking dazed sparked serious debate on Thursday night – should he have come straight off? AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has responded.
‘A shame’: Inside the Roos’ reunion and the controversial no-shows
North Melbourne’s centenary celebrations saw the likes of Malcolm Blight, Keith Greig, Wayne Carey and Glenn Archer come together, however there was still a Sam Kekovich sized cloud overshadowing the night. Go inside the Roos’ reunion.
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Surviving the ‘s***storm’: Shaw’s darkest days, Roo regrets
Rhyce Shaw calls himself a “footy sicko”. But there was a long period where he stopped loving the game which has shaped his family for decades. He opens up to Callum Dick.
Frantic Freo survive: Wake-up call or warning sign for a pretender?
The Dockers tried hard to lose and North did everything they could to win. But there’s still some shining lights for the Dockers, even if they only thing they should be feeling is relief.
The Bunbury oxymoron: An unmemorable piece of history
For North, it was the win they had to have. For the Eagles, it was the one that got away. But for the neutrals, it was an unmemorable day to kickstart North’s WA venture.
No ‘vendetta’, ‘life ban’: Hood reveals Cornes, North crisis talks
North Melbourne president Sonja Hood has revealed the club is yet to decide whether to revoke its Kane Cornes ban after holding talks with Channel 7 bosses.
Cyril Rioli Kangaroos text message bombshell
Alastair Clarkson and Cyril Rioli were reportedly talking privately about getting the band back together before a scandal dropped.
Pies’ depth to be tested again as Roos blowout comes at a cost
A brave North Melbourne took it to Collingwood and, at one point, threatened to cause a huge boilover. But when Jamie Elliott and Nick Daicos appeared after half-time, it was over.
Journey of exploration: North star isn’t your average AFL player
He loves vinyl, books and bushwalks. Charlie Comben isn’t your average AFL player — and that’s the way the North Melbourne defender likes it. He reveals his top-three live gigs and more.
‘If it was early in the game…’: Were Tigers robbed against Roos?
The Tigers almost stole victory against the Roos, but were they robbed of a chance to do so? Coach Adem Yze says one late umpiring call might have been different earlier in the game.
Lions coach likes ‘drama’ of extra time
While he won’t knock back the two points his side got for its draw with North Melbourne, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan likes the “fun” of extra time.
Liable or not? Why Kangaroo will be spared despite bloodied Lion
Jarrod Berry was immediately subbed out of the Roos-Lions clash in Hobart after a clash with Kangaroo Luke McDonald, but the veteran shouldn’t be worried about a ban. Here’s why.
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