North Melbourne

Why LDU knocked back rivals – and what it means for Saints

When North Melbourne’s players erupted in the Barossa on Friday, St Kilda’s recruiting war room slumped. A big tick for the Roos list team is another cross for the Saints. So, where to now?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Tom Powell of the Kangaroos runs with the ball 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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‘They were elite’: SA coaches who inspired young gun’s AFL journey

From Unley Oval to the MCG, this rising North Melbourne star is back home for Gather Round – praising the Adelaide coaches who helped him.

Adelaide Crows player Jake Soligo with his boots he is donating for Gather Round. Picture: Adelaide Football Club

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - June 30: Isaac Kako of Victoria Metro during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and Victoria Metro at Alberton Oval on June 30, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Clubs in tight tusstle for Bombers’ pick 9

North Melbourne has made a play for Essendon’s pick 9 in an attempt to bring Dan Houston to the club, but JON RALPH reports another club is set to swoop as the Bombers brace for an early bid on Isaac Kako.

Trade HQ

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Darcy Cameron, Josh Daicos, Brayden Maynard, Jeremy Howe and Tom Mitchell of the Magpies sings the song in the rooms after winning the AFL First Qualifying Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 07, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Revealed: Roos’ shock play for premiership Pie

North Melbourne is desperate for more experience on its list, and while chasing Luke Parker, Jack Darling and Caleb Daniel, JAY CLARK reveals they also made a bold play for a Premiership pie.

AFL

Collingwood fans celebrate a goal with a big crowd during the Round 1 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Sydney Swans at the MCG on March 15, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - Phil Hillyard **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Clubs demand MCG games as 100-year celebration plans begin

More clubs want more games at the MCG next year and three teams are plotting once-in-a-century moments in 2025. See what fixture requests are coming the AFL’s way.

AFL

Trading places? How the biggest AFL deals will get done

Almost every AFL club is poised to get busy this trade period. See who your club is looking at, who they should be chasing and how they will get their deals done in our ultimate guide.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Dan Houston of the Power and Ben Ainsworth of the Suns during the 2022 AFL Round 15 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Gold Coast Suns at the Adelaide Oval on June 26, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again

Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.

AFL

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Emma Kearney of the Kangaroos leads her team on to the field during the round five AFLW match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Richmond Tigers at University of Tasmania Stadium, on September 29, 2024, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

Unbeaten Roos dealt nasty blow

A North Melbourne star has been dealt a cruel injury blow which could shape the top of the AFLW ladder.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Dan Houston of the Power celebrates a goal during the round 21 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval, on August 03, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Power play: How Port could nab No. 1 pick in Houston deal

An All-Australian leaving your club is always a massive blow, but one club’s offer could see Port Adelaide with a draft pick as high as No. 1. JON RALPH has more.

North Melb

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?

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