Footy united: AFL’s first step in 153-game journey
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says players and the footy industry as a whole wants “to get moving”, the league unveiling its plans for Round 1 in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
North Melbourne
Coronavirus hoax leaves Roo’s family shocked
Jack Ziebell has been the victim of a disgusting social media hoax after a post claiming to be from a football journalist named him as having coronavirus. The Roo then had to explain what happened to his shocked family.
Will AFL fans get Round 1 refund?
The AFL is preparing for ‘ghost matches’ to be played behind closed doors in Round 1 due to the coronavirus threat. Here’s what it means if you bought a ticket for any opening round game.
Young Roos forward firms for Round 1
With Ben Brown doubtful for Round 1 with a calf injury, young forward Taylor Curtis has hopped into Round 1 contention with an eye-catching display in in North Melbourne’s win over Sydney.
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Five Roos face fitness race against time
AN injury-hit North Melbourne faces a race against time to have up to five players available to take on Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.
Rookie coach Bolton leading the way
COACHING is a “results business”. You can’t escape that. SHANE CRAWFORD gives his take on who is and who isn’t performing in season 2016. How does your coach rate?
Panic Room: Cotchin, Howe in doubt
RICHMOND is sweating on the recovery powers of skipper Trent Cotchin, while Jeremy Howe has two injury concerns. SELECTION WHISPERS
Kangaroos still have plenty to prove
THIS isn’t about bashing North Melbourne, because I respect the club and rate the team, but as it stands they haven’t proved all that much in 2016, writes Paul Chapman.
AFL teams: Pies axe Cloke, Silvagni named
TRAVIS Cloke has been axed after one game and Nick Riewoldt is injured but Todd Goldstein has been named as the Blues take a punt on father-son gun Jack Silvagni. FULL SQUADS
Crystal Ball: What we got wrong
FREMANTLE and Richmond in the top four and Carlton winning the wooden spoon? Reporters fess up to pre-season clangers. VOTE AND HAVE YOUR SAY
‘If you can’t beat them, join them’
UPDATE: NORTH Melbourne has been training its players on how to win free kicks for high tackles, but the umpires say they don’t single certain players out.
North coach slams Hawkins ban
NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott joined the chous of dissaproval over the suspension of Geelong star Tom Hawkins declaring it flew in the face of previous decisions.
Scott OK but no risks with Goldstein
NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott has bounced back after falling ill last Thursday but the same can’t be said for Todd Goldstein, with the ruckman in doubt for this weekend.
Cats accept Hawkins ban
GEELONG has decided to accept a contentious one-match ban offered to spearhead Tom Hawkins for striking GWS co-captain Phil Davis.
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