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Clarkson admits Kangaroos couldn't jump over bye hurdle

North Melbourne were run off their feet by a dominant Fremantle side in Bunbury, despite coming off a week's rest during their mid-season bye.

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Kangaroos aim to become 'fair dinkum' road warriors

North Melbourne are yet to win away from their home comforts of Marvel Stadium this season, and they face a tough task to end that rut against Fremantle.

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Scott the latest casualty as Essendon bomb again

After six-straight losses this season and 7931 days since winning a final, Essendon have decided Brad Scott isn't part of the solution.

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GWS Giants unleash spirit of 2016 as bereft Brisbane hit the skids… again

A record third quarter at Engie Stadium was akin to a flawless training session for the Giants while the signs are there that all is not well at the Lions

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North star Simpkin shines in Sir Doug Nicholls Round

After a tumultuous off-season also marred by tragedy, a North Melbourne veteran is adding to his lofty reputation this year.

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AFL:Much better late than never in Kangaroos' Cam-back win

North Melbourne have come back from 43 points behind in the second quarter to beat Gold Coast by six points in a pulsating Marvel Stadium clash.

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AFL:Kangaroos refuse to 'jump at shadows' after poor loss

North Melbourne chose not to make a selection statement after their thumping loss to Adelaide and will seek a response when they play Gold Coast.

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Kangaroos refuse to 'jump at shadows' after poor loss

North Melbourne chose not to make a selection statement after their thumping loss to Adelaide and will seek a response when they play Gold Coast.

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'Where's it come from?' Roos puzzled by loss to Crows

Adelaide have produced a stunning second-term scoring spree in a 68-point belting of North Melbourne.

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North coach reveals star playing through injury pain

Nick Larkey is still feeling the effects of a knee injury from last year, but North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson backs his captain to recapture his best.

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AFL backs in Friday night fixture double-ups

Short breaks with Thursday night matches and strong attendance figures are why the AFL is persisting with occasional double-up Friday games.

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Clarkson speaks on 'disturbing' effect of coach axings

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has called the "ripple effect" of clubs parting ways with leaders mid-season as "disturbing".

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North defends young gun from 'macho' contested critics

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.

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Saints slam 'compromised' draft after 'weak' changes

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined Saints president Andrew Bassat in criticising the AFL for "going weak" on changes to player movement and the draft.

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Lions, Kangaroos hit the road again in Gather Round

After four Gather Rounds at three different venues, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan would love his team to have a game at Adelaide Oval.

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Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.

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Winless Bombers out to reveal true character

Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances.

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From the Pocket: Andrew Dillon needs authenticity and nuance, not AFL talking points

The AFL boss will never be the type of leader to banter with comedians but there are issues in the game that require decisive leadership

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Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast

Coach Alastair Clarkson is still mulling over his team to face West Coast on Sunday, with George Wardlaw looking to break into the winning line-up.

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Grounds for optimism at North Melbourne as emerging talents give glimpse of rosy future

‘The potential phase is over’, the club’s president wrote during the week. Alastair Clarkson’s team appears to have taken note

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Maverick, master coach: how Hardwick helped Suns rise

Given Damien Hardwick's AFL influences, it is little wonder that the Gold Coast coach is unafraid to speak his mind - or is so successful.

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Crows' climb an AFL rebuild beacon for Kangaroos

North Melbourne have finished in the AFL's bottom three for six consecutive years but are hopeful of climbing up the ladder next season.

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Roos coach sings praises of cut Demons mentor

Experienced mentor Mark Williams has been axed by Melbourne, but another AFL coach is already singing his praises.

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Australian sports media is compounding the AFL’s homophobia problem

The AFL is facing a monumental stress test in its efforts to tackle homophobia, with one of the league’s biggest stars facing a season-ending suspension on the eve of the finals series.

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North forward ruled out, Kangas pick two debutants

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has put star forward Nick Larkey on ice for the rest of the season ahead of the Kangaroos' trip to Canberra.

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