Roos coach Clarkson hopes to avoid tap on the shoulder North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is given the chance to lead the club to the promised land amidst talk he may not receive a contract extension. AAP · Jul 30
'Seamless': Hawks coach on looming contract extension Sam Mitchell says his discussions about extending his contract as Hawthorn coach have been seamless with club officials. AAP · Jul 30
'Always gets touches': Clarkson on Nasiah's masterclass North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera gets the ball in "wrong" places, despite the Saints superstar sinking the Kangaroos. AAP · Jul 26
Prime-time the carrot for Roos in Magpies blockbuster Handed their first Friday night fixture at Marvel Stadium since 2019, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is backing the Kangaroos to rise to the occasion. AAP · Jul 9
Kangaroos back misfiring spearhead to find form After another wayward outing in front of goal, North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey has been backed to soon rediscover his best. AAP · Jun 28
AFL players warned speak your mind, pay the price The AFL is set to crack down on future criticism of umpiring or AFL Tribunal decisions after recent pot shots by Jy Simpkin and Damien Hardwick. AAP · Jun 24
Hawthorn coach shuts down Tasmania, Carlton speculation Sam Mitchell has hosed down speculation of a shock move to Tasmania or Carlton, saying he's happy as Hawthorn coach amid early contract talks. AAP · Jun 24
AFL:North aim to have ruckman Xerri-ripe for finals tilt North Melbourne are using different ruck options as they try to make sure one of their best players is firing at the business end of the season. AAP · Jun 21
North aim to have ruckman Xerri-ripe for finals tilt North Melbourne are using different ruck options as they try to make sure one of their best players is firing at the business end of the season. AAP · Jun 21
Kangaroos address Curtis ban, Simpkin controversies North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney has filled in for coach Alastair Clarkson to speak about Paul Curtis' suspension and Jy Simpkin's fiery comments. AAP · Jun 19
St Kilda get full bang for buck from Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s licence to attack The Saints landed on the right side of a tight tussle with their young star in full flight alongside Liam Ryan in the AFL win over GWS Giants The Guardian - AU · Jun 14
We're alive: Kangaroos eyeing off Wildcard Round North Melbourne have put their disastrous 124-point loss to Fremantle behind them with a thrilling win over West Coast keeping their post-season hopes alive. AAP · Jun 13
AFL:Down in the dumps: How Kangaroos plan to make amends Pressure is building on Alastair Clarkson in the wake of last week's 124-point loss to Fremantle, with North Melbourne aiming to make amends against West Coast. AAP · Jun 12
Down in the dumps: How Kangaroos plan to make amends Pressure is building on Alastair Clarkson in the wake of last week's 124-point loss to Fremantle, with North Melbourne aiming to make amends against West Coast. AAP · Jun 12
AAP · Jun 6 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.
AAP · Jun 5 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.
AAP · May 26 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.
The Guardian - AU · May 24 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
AAP · May 23 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.
AAP · May 23 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.
AAP · May 22 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.
AAP · May 22 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.
AAP · May 16 '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.
AAP · May 14 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.
AAP · May 14 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.