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Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft and Sydney's Tom McCartin during the AFL Round 1 match between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at the SCG on March 15, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Levi a must? Key SuperCoach takeaways from Super Saturday

It was a big first Super Saturday of the 2025 season – and there were plenty of SuperCoach hits and misses. Recap the action and see what it all means going forward.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 11th March, 2025 . AFL. Alastair Clarkson, senior coach of the Kangaroos after training at Arden Street this morning . Picture: Michael Klein

AFL

Clarko uncovered: North’s exorcism and my message to LDU

Ahead of his 20th season as an AFL coach, Alastair Clarkson chats to GLENN MCFARLANE about sticking fat with North Melbourne’s rebuild, how close he came to quitting the game and Luke Davies-Uniacke’s future at Arden St.

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Clarko v Ross: ‘False’ claim Roos coach won’t stand for

Alastair Clarkson has taken aim at fellow coaching veteran Ross Lyon’s claim that serious AFL clubs don’t sell matches. See what he said in response here.

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Team of the century: Roos that kept flame flickering at Arden St

This century has been littered with attempts to relocate the Kangaroos — but these players have all contributed to keeping the club at its true home. See North’s best side since 2000 here.

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Explained: Why West Coast is happy to lose Darling

He’s one of the greatest goalkickers in West Coast history — but Jack Darling is destined to finish his career elsewhere. MARK DUFFIELD explains why and assesses the state of play for the club’s other out-of-contract players.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos (L) looks on along side Todd Viney, assistant coach of the Kangaroos during the round 23 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on August 18, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Roos president turns up heat on Clarko

The Kangaroos president has called for coaching stability but laid out her view of the 2024 season in no uncertain terms.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 18: Alastair Clarkson, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos addresses his players during the 2024 AFL Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How Roos can complete never-ending rebuild

North Melbourne’s rebuild is blowing out like a Victorian construction project. Is 2025 the year the rebuild finally begins to take flight? Or is there simply too much more work left to do?

AFL

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Nick Watson of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the round 24 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and North Melbourne Kangaroos at University of Tasmania Stadium, on August 24, 2024, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Why everyone should fear September Hawks

It’s been all about Hok-ball – Hawthorn’s swarming, ruthless offence. But on Saturday, as they booked their finals spot, the Hawks proved they have much more than that.

AFL

Hawthorn dominated the Roos to book its finals berth.

Records tumble as Hawks lock in finals berth

Hawthorn has capped off a stunning turnaround, booking its place in September after brushing aside the Kangaroos.

AFL

Alastair Clarkson and Sam Mitchell press conference announcing that Clarkson will step aside of the end of the 2021 season making way for Mitchell to take over. 29/07/2021. . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL scrambles to save round 24 game amid strike threat

The Hawks have it all to play for when they take on the Kangaroos in Launceston, and possible industrial action has forced the AFL to make a major change to the clash.

AFL

Clarkson responds after interview criticism

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson had a wry take on the Kangaroos’ bold play for the son of their football boss.

AFLW

‘Hard to believe’: Roos’ scary revelation

Rivals expect the AFLW runners-up to repeat their 2023 exploits this season, and the Kangaroos captain thinks she knows why.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 18: Luke Beveridge, Senior Coach of the Bulldogs addresses his players during the 2024 AFL Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How Bevo plans to avoid repeat of 2023 finals disaster

Last year, the Western Bulldogs had a finals spot in the bag and blew it. Here’s what Luke Beveridge is telling his troops to avoid the same thing happening with season 2024 on the line next weekend.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Sam Darcy of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the round 23 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on August 18, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

AFL giant makes history, wins on his own

The Western Bulldogs have one foot in the AFL Finals after Sam Darcy responded to criticism in the perfect way.

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