'Northy Time': Graham feels he belongs at Arden St Jaymie Graham will coach North Melbourne - his first AFL senior role - following last month's sacking of Alastair Clarkson and its bitter aftermath. AAP · Oct 5
Kangaroos set to make call in AFL coaching race North Melbourne are poised to name Jaymie Graham as head coach, tasking the Fremantle assistant with lifting the Kangaroos off the bottom of the AFL ladder. AAP · Oct 5
Chris Fagan leaves Brisbane with nothing more to prove after building one of the great AFL teams The 65-year-old steps down with the Lions’ dynasty firmly in place, having put the club on an unprecedented upward trajectory The Guardian - AU · Oct 1
Sheezel makes B&F history as North narrows coach search With North Melbourne's senior coach hunt entering the pointy end, Harry Sheezel has won a third club best and fairest in just his fourth AFL season. AAP · Sep 30
'A bit strange': Lions coach mulls huge call on future Chris Fagan is tempted to go out on top after coaching Brisbane to their third-straight AFL premiership, saying it would be a dream way to finish. AAP · Sep 26
'Honestly don't know': Fagan unclear on his AFL future Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final. AAP · Sep 25
Schwab thinks Neale can avoid AFL grand final ban club Former Hawthorn player and coach Peter Schwab, who missed a grand final through suspension, thinks Lachie Neale can avoid the same fate. AAP · Sep 22
Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job The search for a new North Melbourne head coach to replace Alastair Clarkson continues with Adam Simpson ruling himself out of the running. AAP · Sep 17
From the Pocket: Alastair Clarkson kneecapping shows the difficulty of moving on an AFL legend The coach’s bitter recrimination after his exit from North Melbourne highlights an often impossible position clubs and coaches find themselves in The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
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. AAP · Sep 8
'Absolutely': Nicks says his job wasn't on the line As Matthew Nicks spoke about what Adelaide's AFL win meant for his job security, Chris Scott has fired up over Alastair Clarkson's brutal sacking. AAP · Sep 7
'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". AAP · Sep 4
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. AAP · Sep 3
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. AAP · Sep 2
AAP · Sep 2 What sacking means for Clarkson and his AFL club Alastair Clarkson's sacking is expected to mark the end of his decorated coaching career, while it's unclear who will coach AFL club North Melbourne in 2027.
AAP · Sep 2 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.
AAP · Sep 2 'Full-on': Clarkson's intensity proves his downfall Alastair Clarkson was at his finest when the pressure of AFL coaching was at its highest, until eventually his famed intensity brought him undone.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 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
AAP · Sep 2 '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.
AAP · Sep 2 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.
AAP · Aug 23 Swans crisis: AFL boss denies league has culture issue AFL boss Andrew Dillon has launched the finals with a strongly-worded statement, also noting five Sydney players won't be invited to Brownlow medal night.
AAP · Aug 21 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.
AAP · Aug 14 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.
AAP · Aug 6 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.
AAP · Aug 4 '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.