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
Selection headache? Bring it on, say recovering Tigers Richmond's injury crisis is finally easing, with Toby Nankervis and Taj Hotton to return for Sunday's clash with North Melbourne at the MCG. AAP · Jun 19
I want to take Suns to the promised land: Hardwick Suns coach Damien Hardwick says he let go of some talented players at the end of last season in what may have been one step back to go two steps forward. AAP · Jun 18
'Laughable': Roos star slams AFL after teammate banned North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin vented his frustration on social media after teammate Paul Curtis had a three-match ban upheld by the AFL tribunal. AAP · Jun 16
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
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 · Jun 5
Suns ever wary of wounded Lions ahead of AFL Q-Clash Matt Rowell is adamant Gold Coast won't take the out-of-form Brisbane Lions lightly when they meet in a crunch Q-Clash at Carrara. AAP · Jun 1
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
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 23
Kangas aim to box with best as giant litmus test awaits North Melbourne have made their best start to an AFL season in a decade but face a tough run over the next month, starting with GWS in Canberra. AAP · Apr 24
The 'absolute freaks' driving Demons' dramatic revival Melbourne are up and about ahead of their clash with Richmond, and it's a group of talented youngsters providing a spark. AAP · Apr 23
Ruthless Roos punish Tigers to extend strong start North Melbourne continued their strong early-season form with a dominant victory as a fresh set of injuries compounded winless Richmond's woes. AAP · Apr 19
Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round. AAP · Apr 7
'Kicked in the nuts': Hardwick laments midfield letdown Gold Coast suffered their first defeat of the season when their star-studded midfield unit lowered its colours to Melbourne in a shock result at the MCG. AAP · Apr 5
AAP · Apr 5 Demons on the rise as skipper Gawn leads upset of Suns Melbourne have three wins in four matches under new coach Steven King after Max Gawn inspired an upset of AFL premiership fancies Gold Coast.
AAP · Mar 13 Magpies could repeat tagging dose against Crows Collingwood will ponder whether to turn to a hard tag for a second time in as many matches when they take on Adelaide.
AAP · Mar 12 Langford out to lift Bombers, injury curse Essendon goalkicker Kyle Langford spent time in Qatar over summer to get his body right and is ready to hit the ground running against Hawthorn in round one.
AAP · Mar 6 Saints looking to the stars as big season opener awaits New St Kilda co-captain Cal Wilkie is unafraid to talk about the club's lofty ambitions as they enter a season where they'll be the centre of attention.
AAP · Mar 1 Dovaston shines in Roos' morale-boosting Magpies win Lachy Dovaston has kicked three goals for North Melbourne as they fought back from 31 points down to beat Collingwood in their AFL pre-season clash.
AAP · Feb 28 Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.
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