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'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy

Essendon will announce a new captain after Zach Merrett stood down from the role in the aftermath of his dramatic failed move to Hawthorn.

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Kangas still 'likely' to remove captaincy from Simpkin

No final decisions have been made but North Melbourne remain likely to remove Jy Simpkin as club captain after he sought a move to rival AFL clubs.

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Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.

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Simpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid

North Melbourne set a high price on captain Jy Simpkin, who is staying at the Kangaroos after his bid for a trade fell through.

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Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.

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Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy

Contracted superstar Nick Daicos has sent out a special message to Collingwood fans in response to rumours implicating him in the AFL trade period.

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Why frustrated Kangaroos skipper could be on the move

North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin has become increasingly frustrated at his lack of midfield minutes, but Harry Sheezel is imploring the 27-year-old to stay.

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Grundy, Heeney find top gear as Swans cull Kangaroos

Sydney have kept themselves in the AFL finals race after posting a 31-point win over North Melbourne at the SCG, with Brodie Grundy and Isaac Heeney starring.

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How Kangaroos are seeking to guarantee more MCG games

North Melbourne ended their MCG drought in the first of three games at the venue this season and Charlie Comben hopes there will be many more in future.

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Bombers fight through injury carnage to edge North

Essendon beat North Melbourne by three points in a thriller but it came at a cost with three players injured at Marvel Stadium.

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Cornes ban: North lash 'vindictive bullying' of stars

North Melbourne have lashed criticism of targeted duo Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin, while the Kangaroos will be without George Wardlaw against Essendon.

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Port defend Horne-Francis after Kangaroos tangle

Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper has defended teammate Jason Horne-Francis and his emotional reaction during a mid-game discussion with coach Ken Hinkley.

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Clarkson adamant North improving, despite big AFL loss

North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin says their 65-point AFL thrashing from Sydney on Saturday night was "the old us".

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Calls grow for more AFL Indigenous All Stars games

Saturday's AFL Indigenous All Stars match was a raging success, with a record crowd of 37,865 turning up for the 43-point demolition of Fremantle.

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Record crowd on hand as Indigenous All-Stars crush Freo

A record crowd of 37,865 has turned up to watch the Indigenous All Stars thrash Fremantle by 43 points at Optus Stadium.

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North midfield bull suffers another injury setback

Harry Sheezel says he's shattered for his North Melbourne teammate and good pal George Wardlaw after his troublesome hamstring gave way during a training run.

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Roos lock away free agent Cam Zurhaar until 2029

North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar says he wants to be a Kangaroo for life after re-signing with the club until the end of 2029.

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Kangaroos eye litmus test against Demons midfield

North Melbourne's improved form since the mid-season bye will be put to the test by a Melbourne side desperate to resurrect their AFL premiership hopes.

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North young gun Wardlaw wants more after first victory

It took 19 attempts to claim his first AFL win, now North Melbourne sensation George Wardlaw is determined to ensure his second triumph comes far sooner.

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Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call

AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.

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Controversy erupts as Kangaroos beat Eagles in thriller

North Melbourne have been paid a controversial late free kick in what proved to be the critical moment of their nine-point win over West Coast.

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Kangaroos won't target ex-teammates in Bombers clash

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no plans of leaning into the Kangaroos' rivalry with Essendon ahead of their AFL clash.

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Tide can still turn for battling Roos: North co-captain

Kangaroos co-captain Jy Simpkin concedes 2024 has been a frustrating year personally as well as for the AFL cellar dwellars as a whole.

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Young gun Wilson among the stars in St Kilda win

St Kilda have proved too good for winless North Melbourne in a 38-point victory at Marvel Stadium.

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