Rhyce Shaw isn’t one to shy away from North Melbourne’s ultimate aim — to win its first AFL premiership since 1999. Jon Ralph spent a day behind-the-scenes at Arden Street to get an insight into how the Roos plan to return to the top.
North Melbourne’s Rhyce Shaw has only had a brief taste but knows the role of an AFL coach can be addictive. As he prepares for his first full season in charge, the words of one former peer are still ringing in his ears.
One club needs to start all over again, another’s list is “seriously underperforming” while elsewhere the pressure is on to play finals. See how close we think each club is to footy’s ultimate prize.
After a big trade period, Geelong’s two key signings are planning early pre-season returns. But how are the new faces at your club settling in? See where all 18 clubs are at.
COLLINGWOOD has turned to Jesse White and another first-gamer, leaving Travis Cloke in the VFL as Richmond swings four changes. FULL LINE-UPS
NORTH Melbourne’s newest 300-club member Drew Petrie is keen to play on for a 17th season next year.
GWS Giants must make do without stars Ryan Griffen and Devon Smith, while Hawthorn has lost skipper Luke Hodge to a serious knee injury. LATEST INJURY NEWS AT YOUR CLUB
KANGAROOS forward Lindsay Thomas has been offered a one-match ban for his crude high tackle on Bulldog Lachie Hunter. See the full match review panel verdict.
CLUBS granted the first licences to the national women’s league will have a competitive advantage, North Melbourne boss Carl Dilena says.
HOW is your team shaping up after Round 6? Jon Anderson looks at every team and gives his expert opinion on the upcoming games.
NORTH Melbourne prevailed in an absorbing but defensive top-of-the-table clash with the Western Bulldogs, streaking to a 6-0 start for the first time since 1979
NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott says his side is playing a style of game that can withstand the pressure in September.
ROBBIE Gray, Chad Wingard out of Port’s team as the Tigers regain two injured stars. That’s just the start of big changes. REPLAY SUPERCOACH CHAT
AFTER dropping too many marks in last year’s finals series Kangaroo Ben Brown set out to regain confidence and work on his mental game and it’s already it’s paying off.
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