The ‘heartbeat’ of Roos filling a key void
North Melbourne finally got a win on the board last week, and not many celebrated harder than Charlie Comben on the siren. JAY CLARK chats to a man who wears his heart on his sleeve.
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Why Roos should fight to keep Zurhaar — even if he wants out
It would be easy for North Melbourne to let Cam Zurhaar walk if he opts to enter free agency. But as JON RALPH writes, that’s a scenario which could cost the Roos dearly.
Clarkson caught in ‘coach’s conundrum’ on Daicos
The tagger is back in fashion for most coaches but a man who has won four premierships isn’t sold on the idea.
Wines ‘100 per cent fine’ – but heart surgery awaits
Ollie Wines has missed games of footy because of issues with his heart, and the Brownlow winner is set to address those issues in the off-season, but insists he’s right to go.
First win is sweetest for Rising Star favourite
No one at North Melbourne takes winning for granted, especially the Rising Star favourite who had to wait 388 days from his debut to taste victory.
‘I wish they lost’: Premiership Roo’s Harley Reid regret
Suspension meant Harley Reid was not on the field for the Roos’ breakthrough win of 2024 over the Eagles. But should the young gun be wearing the blue and white stripes instead?
AFL admits umpire error as contentious calls reviewed
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
Inspired Roos hold off Eagles to claim first win of 2024
North Melbourne has broken its 288-day winless drought – but the Roos almost blew it. Enter Jy Simpkin, to give his side a much-needed win to take the pressure off.
‘Can’t believe it’: Fury at twin AFL shockers
A controversial umpiring call decided the game for the second time on Saturday, as North Melbourne finally broke their dreaded losing streak.
McGuane: Roos lurching toward one of AFL’s worst seasons
After 11 games for the Kangaroos in 2024, they’re still winless. And that’s not even the most damning stat about their year to date. MICK McGUANE doesn’t hold back in his mid-year report card for the royal blue and white.
Revealed: Dons members emailed to distance club from Thomas
Brad Scott’s comments about Tarryn Thomas caused a stir among the AFL community, and questions from some Essendon members prompted an email response from the club to clarify its position. READ THE EMAIL HERE.
Clarko learns fate for latest outburst
With a possible two-week ban hanging over his head for his latest tirade, Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson has learnt his fate for his outburst down in Hobart during the Roos’ most recent loss.
‘Can’t walk past’: Coach investigated by AFL
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is facing a potential ban after the AFL launched an investigation into “profanity” towards umpires.
Alleged ‘abusive language’ puts Clarko under AFL microscope
Just months after his sanction for abuse towards St Kilda players, the Roos coach is once again under investigation by the AFL for alleged abusive language at umpires.
Power skipper’s latest injury concern sours North romp
Port Adelaide stormed to a commanding win over North Melbourne — giving Jason Horne-Francis the last laugh against his old side. But, two injuries to key players have soured the victory.
Star incites former team as Roos lose again
Port’s Jason Horne-Francis was public enemy No. 1 against North Melbourne, but he had the last laugh in a fiery victory in Hobart.
AFL world mourns loss of all-time great
There has been an outpouring of grief in the footy world over the death of a pioneer with some extraordinary accolades.
AFL world mourns passing of Roos pioneer and Bombers legend
Essendon and North Melbourne are mourning the loss of triple premiership player Barry Davis, who died, aged 80, on Wednesday after a life that included a remarkable 289-game career.
AFL battlers won’t rush back skipper
North Melbourne haven’t won a game this season but morale is high enough for super coach Alastair Clarkson to keep a couple of guns on ice a bit longer.
Roos coach can’t fault free-agent duo
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says he’s happy for his former players, but will Kangaroos supporters feel the same on Sunday?
Roo’s injury frustration as rival players circled
As they struggle to keep their senior players out on the park, the Kangaroos are looking at experienced recruits from other clubs.
Clarko, Roos leaders to start Pride in Sport training this month
Alastair Clarkson will finally undergo his Pride in Sport education program after he was found to use homophobic language in a pre-season game. But he’s not the only North leader completing the training.
Foot fear for Kangaroos rising star
The winless Kangaroos could be dealt another harsh blow as they sweat on scans for one of their only shining lights.
Cornes: AFL arrives late to a losing battle
The AFL’s overdue stand on domestic violence will be held back by an anti-social modern problem, writes Graham Cornes.
Why 2024 is the bleakest year of Roos’ rebuild yet
Last season, the Roos were performing so badly they were handed priority picks. But look away, North fans, because the numbers show 2024 is even bleaker.
Revamped Tigers go small against Blues
Richmond has swung the axe on three talls including two new recruits as four of its first-choice players return. SEE THE FULL TEAMS
How explosion of top picks will shape AFL stars’ club futures
The 2023 draft’s stars are about to explode into the AFL, and look set to play a big role in where the veterans of the AFL could head this off-season. JON RALPH analyses the young guns.
‘Who knows?’: Clarko’s frosty reply to journo
Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson was locked in a tense exchange with a reporter over questioning about his behaviour.
New Roos to weather Giant storm
North Melbourne’s prized top draft picks will both play against GWS, with one set for a tricky assignment against a star-studded forward line.
‘Inappropriate’: AFL coach cops monster fine
The AFL’s top lawyer has given Alastair Clarkson a serve as the league revealed the punishment for the coach’s ugly comments towards Jimmy Webster.
‘Causes carnage’: Calls for Clarkson whack
Footy greats have called for Alastair Clarkson to be stood down with an ugly detail emerging about the offensive slur used.
Webster cops monster ban after Simpkin bump
Saint Jimmy Webster will miss a large chunk of the AFL season after the AFL tribunal delivered their verdict on his bump on Kangaroo Jy Simpkin.
Big call made on concussed Kangaroo captain
North Melbourne don’t know when co-captain Jy Simpkin will play again after the sickening collision last weekend which left him badly concussed.
‘I failed’: Saints defender on sickening hit
St Kilda and under-fire defender Jimmy Webster have publicly responded to the sickening hit which has stunned the AFL.
AFL coach confronted rival players, used slur
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson allegedly used an ugly slur during a confrontation with rival St Kilda players.
Family’s shocking response to horror AFL hit
There are calls for Jimmy Webster to be banned after a horror bump in the AFL pre-season, but his family have mocked the nasty hit.
‘Fair bump play on’: Webster family reacts to vicious Simpkin hit
Jimmy Webster’s hit on Jy Simpkin caused a firestorm of reaction on social media and in a series of deleted social media posts, Webster’s family defended the under-fire Saint.
Watch: Ten weeks? Roos skipper flattened by ‘stupid’ bump
A St Kilda veteran has flattened Jy Simpkin with a brutal bump that left AFL legends questioning whether he should receive a gigantic penalty. WATCH the incident here.
‘Out of control’: AFL deals are just insane
Kane Cornes has been left shaking his head after the Bombers and North Melbourne announced major news on Wednesday night.
Sacked Thomas under police investigation for threats
After being sacked by the Roos following an 18-match suspension from the league, Tarryn Thomas is now under investigation by Victoria Police.
‘Hope to see him play AFL again’: Simpkin wants Thomas to return
North Melbourne skipper Jy Simpkin hopes his now-former teammate Tarryn Thomas can return to AFL at another club once he “he gets all his stuff off-field sorted”, saying he was still in contact with the troubled midfielder.
Among chaos, superstar Roo is the hero North needs right now
It’s been dark times at North Melbourne both on and off the field in recent years, but a locked-down goalkicking machine could be the one to lead them into the light, writes JON RALPH.
North star sacked, AFL career in tatters
Tarryn Thomas’ AFL fate has been confirmed, with the former star midfielder sensationally dumped by North Melbourne.
‘Tarryn needs help’: Troubled Roo sacked as North takes stand
Tarryn Thomas has been sacked by North Melbourne hours after it was confirmed he had been banned for 18 matches due to being found guilty of multiple misconduct charges.
‘Out of chances’: Controversial Kangaroo sacked by club
Tarryn Thomas has been sacked by North Melbourne for his latest transgression as the club’s boss says “he needs help”.
No decision but ‘severe consequences’ await Roo
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is adamant the league has not negotiated a suspension for Tarryn Thomas with the Kangaroos.
Pies v Roos: CBAs, clearances and key numbers
Jordan De Goey continued a blistering off-season but North Melbourne spearhead Nick Larkey stole the show as preparations for round 0 went up a notch. Check out all the key stats here.
Roos ditch Thomas from 2024 plans as club remains in dark
North Melbourne have stopped factoring Tarryn Thomas in to season planning as the club continues to remain largely in the dark about the AFL investigation.
Ralph: The question is how, not if, Roos rid themselves of Thomas
The writing is on the wall, according to JON RALPH: Tarryn Thomas and North Melbourne are through. The only question now is how he and the club go about parting ways.
Track watch: Why Rising Star market has it very wrong
The Rising Star market tells you Harley Reid is a monty for this year’s award. If North Melbourne’s intraclub was anything to go by, that couldn’t be more wrong.
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