A failed Carlton takeover and the innovations that saved the Roos
One of footy’s most innovative clubs could have been swallowed whole by a rival powerhouse in the 1990s. Bob Ansett wouldn’t allow it — one of his many moves that saved the Kangaroos.
North Melbourne
Hok yeah: Roos pulverised — and there’s more dominance to come
North Melbourne have been dominated by Hawthorn at their home away from home in Tasmania. And even when the Devils enter the AFL in 2028, don’t expect the Hawks to step aside.
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.
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Umpire’s three words send AFL into frenzy
The AFL has shut down a conspiracy theory after commentators were left baffled by a rare and controversial umpiring act.
War between Cornes and club goes next level
The war of words between North Melbourne and Kane Cornes hit a fresh low before the Roos’ agonising defeat on Thursday night.
Roos’ week of Cornes pain ends with a blunder
Kane Cornes’ stoush with North Melbourne peaked on Thursday night, and they may have had the last laugh, if not for an error from the newest Kangaroo against the Bombers.
Roos blacklist ‘bully’ Cornes over ‘vindictive’ attacks
North Melbourne has black-listed controversial AFL media figure Kane Cornes over repeated criticism it says is “bullying”. Watch Cornes’ response here.
‘Crossed the line’: Kane sensationally banned
An AFL club has sensationally black-listed Kane Cornes over criticism the controversial media figure made to one of its players.
Stars make public attack on AFL over ban
Two senior Kangaroos players have slammed the AFL after the Tribunal upheld a harsh suspension for one of their teammates.
North won the fight, JHF won the footy war — and Kenny’s fired up
Ken Hinkley has launched an impassioned defence of Jason Horne-Francis after the Power star’s emotions got the better of him against the Kangaroos.
AFL great goes postal over awful errors
Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall could barely believe his eyes during a bizarre stretch in Port Adelaide’s win over North Melbourne.
‘Coach bashing’: Defence for Clarko as pressure builds
After four weeks of smashings pressure is building on a four-time premiership defence who has earned a strong defence from a key club ally.
‘Long memory’: TDK opens up on Xerri grudge match
Carlton star Tom De Koning says he used his injuries suffered against Tristan Xerri last year as motivation for his strong performance as he gave the latest on his contract situation.
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