Trade buzz: Crows ruckman’s fate lies in rival’s hands
Reilly O’Brien is at ease with his uncertain fate at the Crows, and he may have to wait a while longer as another in-demand ruckman bides his time to decide his future.
North Melbourne
‘Injuries happen’: Clarko defends Xerri after high hit
Max Gawn said he ‘had to respond’ after Tristan Xerri’s wayward arm collected Tom Sparrow high, but Alastair Clarkson said ‘injuries happen’. Watch the incident and have your say.
Youthful passion: The teen Roo leading the way off the field
He’s only suited up for five AFL games, but as North Melbourne teenage defender Wil Dawson continues to establish himself, he’s also locked in on a passion away from the field… and in the classroom.
AFL to review Xerri call after he was ‘laid out on the ground’
The vision of North Melbourne big man Tristan Xerri looking dazed sparked serious debate on Thursday night – should he have come straight off? AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has responded.
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What’s next for Roos young gun – and his draft class
North Melbourne’s list is ready to take off. But where exactly does Finn O’Sullivan’s future lie? The Rising Star opens up on his debut season and names the other young Roos to watch.
Second flag hero to boycott North Melbourne centenary
A second North Melbourne player from the 1975 premiership has joined Sam Kekovich’s boycott the club’s centenary celebrations, with the club sinking $150,000 into the marquee Thursday event.
Clarko’s ‘still got it’ but will it be enough to justify ultimate gamble?
No one noticed Alastair Clarkson’s recent coaching masterstroke but it may well ensure North’s draft bombshell from 2024 doesn’t blow up in their face, writes JON RALPH.
Blues scalp just the start as North rebuild gains momentum
Alastair Clarkson has declared North Melbourne is “still nowhere near where we want to go” despite showcasing its improvement in a 93-point turnaround from its Good Friday loss to Carlton.
Fans all say same thing about Michael Voss
A furious Michael Voss screamed at his team, but it wasn’t enough at the MCG and Carlton fans have returned serve to the Blues coach.
Trade latest: Premiership Pie set to park talks as rivals circle
Collingwood wants to keep its brigade of over-30s — including Brody Mihocek. But as the market for forwards heats up, rivals are eyeing the spearhead with his contract talks on hold.
Clarko’s swipe at Pies’ fixture ‘gifts’ as WA experiment ends for 2025
North Melbourne’s first year playing home games in Western Australia has come and gone, and Alastair Clarkson says while it may have cost them a win against the Dockers, it’s a necessary risk.
Surviving the ‘s***storm’: Shaw’s darkest days, Roo regrets
Rhyce Shaw calls himself a “footy sicko”. But there was a long period where he stopped loving the game which has shaped his family for decades. He opens up to Callum Dick.
Frantic Freo survive: Wake-up call or warning sign for a pretender?
The Dockers tried hard to lose and North did everything they could to win. But there’s still some shining lights for the Dockers, even if they only thing they should be feeling is relief.
The Bunbury oxymoron: An unmemorable piece of history
For North, it was the win they had to have. For the Eagles, it was the one that got away. But for the neutrals, it was an unmemorable day to kickstart North’s WA venture.
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