‘Nothing has changed’: Coach in the gun
Pressure mounts on Alastair Clarkson as North Melbourne legend questions what the master coach has built after suffering the club’s biggest loss of 2025.
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Legend blasts club’s ‘sickening’ AFL massacre
Questions continue to be asked of North Melbourne’s on-field identity after a “sickening” 101-point loss to Geelong on Saturday night.
Geelong’s genius puts North to the sword – on his own
In an all too familiar story, North Melbourne conceded its fifth score in excess of 140 for the year and was outscored comfortably by one player – Jeremy Cameron.
Port’s saviour? Son of a gun in 20-goal local footy belting
The son of a former AFL premiership player has revealed dreams of following in his dad’s footsteps after kicking a whopping 20 goals in a regional footy match.
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Grundy method: How meticulous prep sparked return to AA form
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Trade buzz: Crows ruckman’s fate lies in rival’s hands
Reilly O’Brien is at ease with his uncertain fate at the Crows, and he may have to wait a while longer as another in-demand ruckman bides his time to decide his future.
‘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.
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.
Fans say same thing on North’s big night
North Melbourne’s greatest ever coach had a priceless whack for the Roos’ current crop of players on their Centenary celebration.
Raid targets: Who Tassie could snare from your club
Colby McKercher is off the table for the Tasmanian Devils after inking a new deal with North Melbourne. So, who’s next? See the players from every club the Devils will target.
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