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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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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31: Tayla Harris of the Demons celebrates during the 2024 AFLW Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne Demons at GMHBA Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dees to hit draft hard in mooted mega deal

Melbourne could enter the AFLW draft with its best ever hand but at a high cost, as more than a handful of clubs come to the trade table.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Jasmine Garner of the Kangaroos celebrates a goal during the 2022 S7 AFLW First Semi Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Swinburne Centre on November 12, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Roos star in rare air after latest gong

A North Melbourne superstar has claimed another big award, and it prompts the question once again: just what were the umpires thinking?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Kangaroos players hold the premiership cup aloft following 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 Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Downside of AFLW grand final timeslot

North Melbourne’s chief executive says there’s a reason the AFL has to carefully consider whether to pursue more night-time grand finals.

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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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