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AFLW premiers North re-sign key trio

Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne have re-signed three key players on multi-year deals.

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Roos ask retired Pies star to help them find a coach

North Melbourne have revealed the six-person panel that will decide on the club's next senior coach, and a former Magpies star was a surprise addition.

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Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have powered home to stun Sydney, while all-conquering AFLW premiers North Melbourne have extended their record win-streak.

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'Feel like my life's shot': Clarkson opens up on axing

Sacked North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken of the devastation of Kangaroos hierarchy "dancing on my grave".

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Shocked Fagan calls out 'unfair' Clarkson assessment

Chris Fagan hopes Alastair Clarkson was given a chance to act on feedback given to him by North Melbourne before the four-time premiership coach's brutal axing.

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AFL flag coach to 'have a good think' about North job

Adam Simpson and John Longmire want the dust to settle before they make a call on whether they are keen to succeed Alastair Clarkson as North Melbourne coach.

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How North football boss handled tough call to sack mate

North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney says it was "tremendously stressful and hard" to make the call to fire coach and close friend Alastair Clarkson.

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From the Pocket: Alastair Clarkson’s exit makes sense but North Melbourne never got the best version of him

The coach’s task when taking the reins at the Kangaroos was a Sisyphean one so it comes as no surprise he is now at a ‘parting of ways’ with the club

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'Almost like EPL': Beveridge stunned by Clarkson axing

Stunned by Alastair Clarkson's sacking at North Melbourne, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has reflected on the changing nature of the AFL industry.

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What Roos want from next coach after sacking Clarkson

North Melbourne didn't feel Alastair Clarkson could keep up with the modern game and, after brutally sacking their coach, want his successor to show they can.

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Swans claim AFLW an 'even comp' despite North dominance

Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne are still undefeated, but Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan believes the ladder might not capture the whole picture.

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Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account

AFLW powerhouses North Melbourne and Sydney are unbeaten after three rounds, while Adelaide logged a first win of the season.

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'Devastated' Kangaroos support star after neck surgery

North Melbourne midfielder Mia King is expected to make a full recovery and return to action in 2027 after undergoing spinal fusion surgery in Brisbane.

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Swans win first AFL game since hotel scandal

An undermanned Sydney have beaten North Melbourne by 53 points in the Swans' first AFL game since the embattled club was rocked by sexual assault allegations.

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Lions give Kangaroos a fright in tight AFLW GF re-match

Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich feels his team are closing the gap on North Melbourne after giving the defending premiers an almighty fright.

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Daisy Pearce's words hit home in wake of Swans scandal

North Melbourne chief executive Jennifer Watt has spoken to the club's AFL team about the need to be a good human in the wake of the Sydney scandal.

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Walters bound for England in Kangaroos coaching shock

Australia will need to find a third Kangaroos coach in the space of three years after Kevin Walters agreed to take charge of St Helens after the World Cup.

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Cats survive North scare to keep top-four hopes alive

Geelong has survived a massive scare from North Melbourne, coming back from 39 points down then prevailing by 15 in a see-sawing game to stay in the top six.

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Commanding Kangas crush Cats to kick off AFLW defence

AFLW juggernauts North Melbourne have shaken off a new-look Geelong with ease to kick off their latest premiership defence with an ominous 73-point thumping.

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By George, Kangaroos gained lift from Warlord return

While North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is unsure about Geelong's focus, he's certain what effect one midfielder has when he's in the Kangaroos lineup.

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Injured Panthers skipper has blessing to play World Cup

Isaah Yeo is set for pectoral surgery at some stage this year, but Ivan Cleary does not mind if it is delayed until after Australia's World Cup tilt.

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'Special talent': Dragons young gun in World Cup mix

Rising star Hamish Stewart is being touted as a Kangaroos World Cup bolter after leading St George Illawarra to a shock win over top-four heavyweights Cronulla.

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North pull off upset win to extend Bulldogs' pain

North Melbourne have beaten a top-eight opponent for the first time in the Alastair Clarkson era, upsetting the Western Bulldogs by 23 points at Marvel Stadium.

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'That'll do me': Clarkson addresses North future

As speculation mounts over his future at Arden St, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has addressed his contract situation.

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Irrepressible North Melbourne want more in AFLW

North Melbourne have gone unbeaten for the past two AFLW seasons but captain Jasmine Garner believes the Kangaroos can still reach another level.

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