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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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Outspoken Draper sidelined, Webster back for Saints

Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth.

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Kangaroos bracing for Lion-hearted ferocity: Simpkin

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin is forecasting a fierce battle against a Brisbane outfit ruffled by reports of a rift in their playing group.

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Clarkson wants Roos' youngsters to step up in Freo test

North Melbourne young guns George Wardlaw and Colby McKercher face big midfield challenges when the Kangaroos host Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.

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Suns' highly touted draftee Walter to make AFL debut

Gold Coast's highly touted 18-year-old Jed Walter has been picked to make his AFL debut against the Western Bulldogs.

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Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment

The AFL is set to rule on a possible sanction for North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his expletive-laden exchange with two St Kilda players.

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Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown

The AFL's bid to crackdown on concussion has meant St Kilda's Jimmy Webster received a far greater suspension than he would have even 12 months ago.

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St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.

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Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for 'inappropriate' comment

Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.

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Webster faces big ban, 'please explain' for Clarkson

Two St Kilda players were on the receiving end of a spray from North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson after Jimmy Webster's heavy bump on Jy Simpkin.

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Saints' Webster in trouble for high bump on Simpkin

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster sparked a huge melee with his high bump on Jy Simpkin in the Saints' AFL practice match win over North Melbourne at RSEA Park.

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Rising star Sheezel commits long-term future to Kangas

Young gun Harry Sheezel has signed another contract extension with North Melbourne, tying him to the rebuilding AFL club until the end of 2030.

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Thomas won't be thrown to wolves, Simpkin vows

North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin hopes Tarryn Thomas can fix his off-field life and play again in the AFL.

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Kangaroos' young talent wows co-captain Simpkin

North Melbourne's bevy of talented teenagers are already wowing established Kangaroos players despite being drafted only last week.

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Jy Simpkin pumped to welcome Clarkson back to the Roos

Alastair Clarkson will work behind the scenes at North Melbourne for the next little while before regaining the head coaching role later this season.

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North's emerging midfielders to face Bulldogs test

North Melbourne caretaker coach Brett Ratten is excited about testing his developing on-ballers against the star-studded Western Bulldogs midfield.

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Kangaroos lock in co-captain Jy Simpkin until 2029

Free agency is off the table for Jy Simpkin after the North Melbourne co-captain re-signed with the AFL club until 2029.

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Hawks' Wingard needs surgery for lacerated tongue

Hawthorn star Chad Wingard was taken to hospital and will need surgery after he suffered a gruesome injury to his mouth in Sunday's loss to GWS.

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Kangaroos ready for Lions' AFL firepower

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has backed his freshly-reinforced backline to handle Brisbane's dynamic forwards.

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